Obstetrics
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Babies conceived during winter/spring may be at higher risk for cerebral palsy
Possible explanations for the seasonal link to CP risk may include the prevalence of maternal infections during pregnancy, variations in exposure...
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Hypertensive disorders screening recommended for all pregnant women
USPSTF cites moderate-certainty evidence for benefits of screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Infectious Disease Consult
Hepatitis B infection in pregnancy: Essentials of antiviral therapy and immunoprophylaxis
Highly contagious, hepatitis B infection may cause serious complications in both the pregnant woman and her neonate. An expert explains which...
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In utero SSRI exposure tied to lower brain volume in kids
“The clinical significance was unclear, especially as key limbic regions, including the amygdala, normalized over time.”
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Social media use may promote depression in pregnancy
Health care providers should discuss social media use in addition to other risk factors for depression in pregnant women.
Clinical Review
Freezing the biological clock: A 2023 update on preserving fertility
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
—Benjamin Franklin
Expert Commentary
Does remote blood pressure monitoring improve patient outcomes postpartum?
Yes, in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy enrolled in remote blood pressure monitoring (RBPM) postpartum (n = 1,700),...
Feature
How ob.gyn. programs provide abortion training post Dobbs
Given the logistic and financial challenges, ob.gyn. programs may not be able to ensure that all residents who need abortion training receive it...
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Nurses maintain more stigma toward pregnant women with OUD
Clinical experience and training may affect differences in attitudes toward women who use opioids during pregnancy.
Latest News
New European restrictions on topiramate in pregnancy
For patients using topiramate for the treatment of epilepsy, the PRAC now recommends that the medicine not be used during pregnancy.
Conference Coverage
MS drugs during pregnancy show no safety signals
Data on outcomes from cladribine, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab, and ozanimod during pregnancy showed no miscarriages or malformations above the general...