How America is Failing Mothers
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Read more about maternal mortality, patient care, resources and guidelines, and media coverage.
Etiologies and Risk Factors
Special Reports
Additional Reading and Resources
Maternal Mortality in the Media
About the Series Editor:
Dr. Zelop is Director of Ultrasound, Fetal Echocardiography and Perinatal Research at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU School of Medicine, New York. She works actively with ACOG and the American Heart Association (AHA) on issues of maternal cardiac arrest and mortality.
You can email your comments to Dr. Zelop at DrZelop@ubm.com.
This review will give an overview of the types of CVD seen in pregnancy, present a risk stratification scheme to assess cardiovascular risk during pregnancy, and address the importance of coordinated care.
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Cutting-edge medical achievements stand in stark contrast to the paradoxical increase in US maternal mortality, which is among the highest of all developed nations. Why are our mothers dying?
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If we truly want to “make America great again” we should start with a national effort to address our tragically high maternal mortality rate. This measure has traditionally been used to distinguish wealthy western industrialized nations from poorer developing ones.
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About the Maternal Mortality Special Series
In 2018, Contemporary OB/GYN will focus an editorial spotlight on the tragically high rate maternal mortality rate in the United States. Throughout the year, via special articles and features, we’ll explore the major causes of severe morbidity and mortality, and provide information from experts on preventative measures, treatment strategies and tactics for acute management of women at risk. We welcome participation in and feedback from our readers about this important initiative.
Email your thoughts and comments to the editors at COGEditorial@ubm.com
Study highlights need for interventions to prevent postpartum smoking relapse
January 21st 2025Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.
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USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for senior women to prevent fractures
January 20th 2025The US Preventive Services Task Force emphasizes screening for osteoporosis in women aged 65 years and older and at-risk postmenopausal women aged under 65 years, citing moderate benefits in fracture prevention.
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