Obstetrics
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Dolutegravir in pregnant patients with HIV showed more viral suppression at delivery vs. other treatments
Dolutegravir-based ART yields similar birth outcomes to other ART options.
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Exercise may counteract genetics for gestational diabetes
First-time pregnant women who had a high polygenic risk score and low physical activity had significantly higher odds of developing gestational...
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Mother’s fat metabolism in early pregnancy linked to baby’s weight
“This study provides evidence of distinct patterns of fetal abdominal growth and placental transfer and how they relate to longer term health.”
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Increased risk of dyspareunia following cesarean section
“Caesarean section may not help protect against sexual dysfunction, as previously thought, where sex-related pain was higher among women who gave...
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Use of antidotes in pregnancy and lactation
Antidotes may be needed to save the life or health of the mother.
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After cancer, abortion experience highlights post-Roe reality
A 2021 study found the rate of maternal mortality was almost two times higher in states that restricted abortion access compared with those that...
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Higher rates of group B strep disease found in Black and Asian newborns
“We’re calling for all pregnant women and birthing people to be informed about group B strep and its risks, so they can make empowered choices for...
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Indiana’s new abortion ban may drive some young ob.gyns. to leave a state where they’re needed
A residency program director expects this will “deeply impact” how Indiana hospitals recruit and retain medical professionals.
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Large study amplifies evidence of COVID vaccine safety in pregnancy
Researchers mined a comprehensive registry of births in Ontario to assess uncommon adverse outcomes such as stillbirth.
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Postpartum psychosis: Does longitudinal course inform treatment?
The good news is we’ve seen an evolution of both interest and expertise in acute management of postpartum psychosis and a richer appreciation of...
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On the Wisconsin-Illinois border: Clinics in neighboring states team up on abortion care
There has been a surge of patients from Wisconsin for abortion appointments at all Planned Parenthood of Illinois clinics – a tenfold increase in...