Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: stroke risk after infertility treatment, vaginal birth calculator, and more
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.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: stroke risk after infertility treatment, vaginal birth calculator, and more
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.
Study shows a healthy prenatal diet could be upstream obesity prevention strategy
December 26th 2024"Our findings support the recommendation of a healthy diet based on the current guidelines (as measured by the HEI) during pregnancy, since it may reduce patterns of infant growth outside reference ranges."
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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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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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