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Should antenatal testing be performed in patients with a pre-pregnancy BMI ≥ 35?
Possibly. Elevated body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk for stillbirth (strength of...
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Should antenatal testing be performed in patients with a pre-pregnancy BMI ≥ 35?
EVIDENCE-BASED REVIEW: Possibly. Elevated BMI is associated with an increased risk for stillbirth (strength of recommendation [SOR], B; cohort...
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Does tranexamic acid reduce mortality in women with postpartum hemorrhage?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Yes. When used in conjunction with the standard of care, 1 g intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid given 1 to 3 hours after...
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What are the benefits/risks of giving betamethasone to women at risk of late preterm labor?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Giving betamethasone to women at risk for delivery between 34 weeks 0 days and 36 weeks 6 days can lower by almost 40% the...