Obstetrics
From the Editor
What is the most effective management of first trimester miscarriage?
A Cochrane network meta-analysis reported that both uterine aspiration and medication management are more effective than expectant management for...
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Misoprostol only for abortion: Viable option but not ‘the best’
Misoprostol is less effective on its own and has more pronounced side effects.
From the Journals
Vaginal microbiome does not affect infant gut microbiome
Women should not be concerned about cesarean delivery having an adverse effect on their baby’s gut microbiome.
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Adherence to oral contraceptive protocols prevents pregnancy
Pregnancy rates rise when oral contraceptive users miss more than two pills or fail to follow instructions.
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Study: Prenatal supplements fail to meet nutrient needs
“There is no magic pill. There is no easy answer here.”
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Oophorectomies continue to dominate torsion treatment
Despite updated guidelines, the majority of cases of adnexal torsion in the United States are managed via oophorectomy.
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Routine third-trimester ultrasounds can detect likely breech births
The significant reduction in undiagnosed breech presentations held if sonographers used a traditional ultrasound machine or if midwives used a...
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COVID-19 in pregnancy affects growth in child’s first year of life
This “exaggerated growth pattern observed among infants with COVID-19 exposure may in some cases be a catch-up response to a prenatal growth...
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Infant and maternal weight gain together amplify obesity risk
A new study finds monitoring infants for rapid weight gain is particularly important when mothers have elevated prepregnancy weight.
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Cesarean deliveries drop in women at low risk
Overall rates decreased over 2 decades, but C-sections for nonreassuring fetal distress increased.
Clinical Review
2023 Update on fertility
Total fertility rate and fertility care: Demographic shifts and changing demands
Vollset SE, Goren E, Yuan C-W, et al. Fertility,...