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.
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, August 28 - Friday, September 1, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Infertility treatment increases stroke risk
In a recent study, stroke was more common among women within 12 months after delivery if infertility treatment was administered.
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2.) ModMed designs calculator for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Calculator will be available as a standalone tool and as a part of the VBAC counseling plans and Scheduling for Repeat Cesarean plans.
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3.) Pregnant and postpartum women vulnerable to cannabis use disorder
In a recent study, mental health disorders were associated with increased risks of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among women who were pregnant or up to 1 year postpartum.
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4.) Remote intervention improves contraceptive counseling rates
In a recent study, patients were more likely to receive contraceptive counseling following a telephone-based intervention documented in electronic medical records.
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5.) COVID-19 pandemic associated with changes in gestational weight gain
In a recent study, increased rates of gestational weight gain were observed during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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