This is the complete chapter on opioids in pregnancy and postpartum from Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, 7th Edition, edited by John T. Queenan, MD, Catherine Y. Spong, MD, and Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM.
Read the snapshot here: Snapshot: Protocol 3 - Opioid Use, Misuse, and Addiction in Pregnancy and Postpartum
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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