Genetics: Myotonic dystrophy

Primary care interventions, such as education and support, effectively promote breastfeeding up to 6 months, improving rates of any and exclusive breastfeeding, according to the USPSTF.

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.

A new study reveals that consuming high-glycemic foods during the third trimester of pregnancy may impact infant temperament and emotional health.

A new study found that exclusive or longer-duration breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of language, social, and neurodevelopmental delays in young children.

A new study found that pregnant women infected with COVID-19, especially in the third trimester or with severe symptoms, faced higher risks of preterm birth, low birthweight, and neonatal intensive care unit admission.

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.