Obstetrics

New research suggests that air pollutant particles and metals are reaching the placenta.

Despite the fact that extended newborn screenings have been used for more than 20 years, the impact of such screenings on long-term clinical outcomes among individuals who had inherited metabolic diseases is still relatively unknown.

Each year, approximately 24,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S, and as many as half of all pregnancies may end in miscarriage.

New research suggests that placental DNA may have potential as a biomarker for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

The risk of venous thromboembolism is particularly high during the postpartum period and especially following cesarean delivery.

Effective treatment will depend on the diagnosis, but can range from simple to very complex.

Ultrasound technology can be an indispensable tool for the management of suspected early pregnancy loss.

Although previous research has shown preterm (PTB) and post-term births to result in adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes in children little research had been done on the outcomes of at-term deliveries.

A new study in JAMA Pediatrics analyzed the number of microcephaly cases that resulted from congenital microcephaly and how it may be a larger cause than the 2016 Zika epidemic.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open investigated whether perinatal depression and/or anxiety impacted childhood development.

The following points summarize information from a Joint Statement of the Perinatal Quality Foundation, ACMG, ACOG, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and the National Society of Genetic Counselors on “points to consider” when performing expanded carrier screening in reproductive medicine.

A new study by French investigators shows that adenomyosis confined to the outer myometrium is associated with primary infertility—but not more diffuse disease.

Expanded carrier screening addresses limitations in historical ethnic-based screenings, including potential racial and ethnic bias.

This peer-reviewed article discusses the main causes of infertility, including tubal disease, uterine factor, cervical factor, and ovulatory dysfunction and anovulation.

As detailed in the September issue, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is highlighting one of these situations: the role of activity restriction in obstetric management.

Little evidence supports the routine use of activity restriction for preterm birth and other obstetric conditions, and some data indicate adverse impact on obstetric outcomes.

Pregnant patients learning to navigate the world of genetic health now have access to an app that helps to explain chromosomes, conditions that prenatal screening can identify, and available testing options such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

The authors reviewed studies with primary outcomes that were factors associated with unsuccessful pessary fitting and discontinuation in women with POP and 21 for final analysis.

An updated clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) investigated whether breastfeeding could prevent certain allergies.

A new study in The Lancet: Child and Adolescent Health investigated the use of a machine-learning algorithm for neonatal seizure recognition.

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down Drs. Bekkar, DeNicola, Pandipati and Abel to discuss findings from a recent study on the association with air pollution and heat exposure with adverse obstetrical outcomes, such as preterm birth and stillbirth.

The authors call for future research to determine whether these findings extend to other populations and health care settings.

The obstetric comorbidity scoring system was developed by NIH-funded researchers for classifying severe maternal morbidity.

Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.

A new study released by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicates that opioid use in women may result in higher chances of pregnancy loss and lower chances of conceiving.

In July 2019, a jury awarded $229.6 million in the largest medical malpractice verdict ever in the United States.

Hear Her aims to raise awareness of pregnancy-related deaths and provide support and education to pregnant women and postpartum women (within 1 year of delivery).

A new study offers important new insights into various placental functions and describes a new physiological phenomenon.

Transgender and nonbinary people face disproportionate rates of stigma and discrimination in seeking healthcare—and may encounter additional unique barriers in attaining gynecologic and reproductive care.

“In the past 55 years since I became a physician, progress has been made but we still have so much more to do and a long way to go.”