Obstetrics

An overview of anti-epileptic drugs and their use during pregnancy, as well as other perinatal considerations for women with seizure disorders.

This rare but dangerous complication may lead to loss of the uterus if misdiagnosed.

Normal physiologic complaints of pregnancy overlap with cardiac-related symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach is critically important for care of a pregnant woman with heart disease.

In utero exposure to this common pathogen can have serious consequences for some infants.

The March of Dimes releases their annual report card on the United States and prematurity. Plus: Can anything be done about HPV vaccine rates? Also, a look at the place of ultrasound in breast cancer detection.

In malpractice cases allegations of a failure to follow the chain-of-command policy often are made retrospectively, knowing the bad outcome and claiming that nurses had a responsibility to obtain additional medical care that would have prevented the patient’s injury.

A population analysis examines if preeclampsia may serve as a warning sign for heart defects in the neonate. Also, do chlamydia antibodies mean reduced fertility? Plus: Can ovary removal help CVD risk in diabetic women?

Muscle stretch and distention during delivery lead to problems later in life.

The results of a new study on Vitamin D and pregnancy outcome. Plus, Is foam the future of nonsurgical female sterilization? And: Choosing a GnRH dose for ovarian stimulation

A commentary on ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 150: Early pregnancy loss by Editor-in-Chief Charles J Lockwood, MD, MHCM

A study examines whether computer-assisted detection on mammography provides sufficient benefit for the cost. Plus: Do first-time pregnancy cesarean deliveries increase the preterm birth in subsequent pregnancies. And, is conventional wisdom surrounding pregnancy and cancer accurate?

Ultrasound could replace the stethoscope in ob/gyn, says this doctor who trains practitioners in the developing world.

A new study looks at whether or not the HPV vaccine increases miscarriage risk. And, is there a link between nocturnal enuresis and sleep apnea in postmenopause? Plus: The impact of the Mediterranean diet on breast cancer risk.

cfDNA screening should not be performed in the general obstetric population, according to this Opinion.

Women who fail one or two such screens need additional counseling.

It has been more than 55 years since ultrasound was first described, and today’s tools and techniques barely resemble the initial construct.

The steady rise of cesarean delivery has led to a steady increase in this potential obstetric emergency.

The definition, epidemiology, natural history, diagnosis, and management of vasa previa, particularly cases diagnosed prenatally.

Did the surgeon conceal the extent of a recent injury?

Two doctors from the same health system argue the opposite sides of this issue.

How a woman’s body responds to pregnancy may predict her later cardiovascular health.

Steady declines in preterm birth are good news but there are more newborn lives to save.

Obese patients should be advised to avoid excessive weight gain in pregnancy.

A patient sues, claiming that an ob consult could have saved her pregnancy.

An expert commentary on ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 148: Thyroid disease in pregnancy.

A cesarean triggered by a steep drop in FHR reveals a surprising diagnosis.

A study looks at a possible connection between dilatation and curettage (D&C) and preterm birth.

Using SSRI late in pregnancy may increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in a newborn. Plus, hormone therapy may help mood in early postmenopause; use of mesh for prolapse on the rise

From the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, questions and answers about cfDNA for your patients.