Disseminated intravascular coagulation among pregnant patients with COVID-19

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.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.

A new study highlights a significant association between spontaneous miscarriage and increased risks of anxiety and depression, especially among women with low social support.

Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa gets insight on the current state of COVID-19 from Christina Han, MD, division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and member of its COVID-19 task force. Han is an active member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and discusses the issues on behalf of SMFM.

Advances in reproductive technology are making pregnancies over the age of 50 years possible, but they come with unique challenges, requiring tailored prenatal and postpartum care.

A recent review established guidelines for prenatal diagnosis and care of vasa previa, outlining its definition, screening and diagnosis, management, and timing of delivery in asymptomatic patients.