Obstetrics

A recent study delves into how neighborhood socioeconomic factors affect miscarriage and live birth rates post- in vitro fertilization across diverse racial populations, not finding a correlation with neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors.

A recent study exposed disparities in contraceptive counseling and use among hypertensive individuals, suggesting a need for tailored contraceptive options, particularly within Black communities.

A recent study revealed Medicaid patients encounter significant obstacles to postpartum sterilization, shedding light on crucial health care access issues.

Delve into the implications of a study investigating maternal mortality tracking methods in the United States, as OB Hospitalist Group's Chief Medical Officer, Mark Simon, MD, highlights critical factors often overlooked and emphasizes collaborative care for preventing deaths.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Marlena S. Fejzo, PhD, sheds light on Harmonia Healthcare's innovative approach to tackling hyperemesis gravidarum, offering personalized care and telehealth options to address unmet patient needs and reduce emergency room visits.

A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals an intervention led by non-specialist providers during pregnancy significantly lowers postpartum depression and anxiety risks, especially crucial for women in resource-poor settings where mental health care access is limited.

A recent study delves into how serum estradiol decline preceding human chorionic gonadotropin administration affects in vitro fertilization outcomes, particularly among patients without oral contraceptive pretreatment, shedding light on the importance of monitoring during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.

Explore how adverse childhood experiences affect various reproductive events in women, shedding light on the correlation between early life challenges and accelerated reproductive milestones.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

Investigating the potential association between second-stage cesarean delivery and heightened preterm birth risk revealed significant findings amidst concerns of bias, urging further exploration.

Investigating the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and miscarriage risk, a recent study utilizing mendelian randomization analysis found minimal causal association, suggesting no significant impact of vitamin D deficiency on miscarriage risk.

A recent study highlighted the disparity between dietary recommendations and actual intake of fish and omega-3 supplements among pregnant women, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions to address this shortfall.

Discover how neighborhood disadvantage affects menopause onset and implications for women's health, as revealed by recent research published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

A recent study compared the efficacy and safety of 5-mg versus 6-mg doses of dexamethasone in preventing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm births, shedding light on dosage optimization for improved neonatal outcomes.

A study examines the association between donor types and obstetrical and graft morbidity risks among pregnant kidney transplant recipients, revealing increased short- and long-term graft loss risk from pregnancy after deceased donor kidney transplant compared to living donor kidney transplant.

A recent study finds that, contrary to previous concerns, amniocentesis does not heighten the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among infants following a standardized immunoprophylaxis schedule.

A recent study reveals that while oxytocin dosage correlates with a slight uptick in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) risk, the use of oxytocin augmentation doesn't significantly increase PPH or blood loss when compared to patients with similar obstetric profiles.

A recent study revealed the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in reducing intraamniotic inflammation among patients experiencing idiopathic bleeding in the second trimester of pregnancy, shedding light on potential management strategies for this condition.

Discover how low folic acid levels during pregnancy heighten the risk of adverse outcomes including miscarriage and preterm delivery.

A recent investigation finds comparable safety and effectiveness between intravenous and intramuscular oxytocin administration, suggesting intramuscular administration may be preferable for postpartum hemorrhage prevention.

A recent investigation sheds light on patient preferences and concerns regarding external cephalic version versus cesarean section for managing fetal malpresentation, revealing gaps in counseling and the desire for more information.

Recent research highlighted the significant correlation between adverse childhood experiences and heightened risks of preeclampsia and depression during pregnancy.

Following a landmark decision regarding the status of embryos, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has suspended in vitro fertilization services, sparking concerns over reproductive rights and health care access as experts grapple with the legal aftermath.

Recent research highlighted an association between the total dose of prescribed opioids during pregnancy and the heightened risk of spontaneous preterm birth, emphasizing the need for judicious opioid use in pain management for expectant mothers.

Discover key findings from a comprehensive study on in vitro fertilization outcomes among women with obesity, shedding light on the importance of equitable access to fertility treatment regardless of body mass index.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

New research from ISC 2024 reveals an increase in stroke risk for Black women with treatment-resistant hypertension before age 35, underscoring critical disparities in healthcare.

A new study found that opioid morphine milligram equivalents dose prescribed in the 60 days prior to delivery date was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth.

Recent research delves into the repercussions of gestational diabetes mellitus on both maternal and perinatal health, shedding light on its effects in both singleton and twin pregnancies.