Preterm Birth
From the Journals
COVID-19 in pregnancy raises risk of preterm birth and severe disease
Early data support counseling pregnant women about risks for severe illness associated with infection.
From the Journals
Proposed withdrawal of approval of preterm drug: Two opposing views
This move was sparked when Amag Pharmaceuticals’ 17OHP, Makena, failed to show benefit in a postmarketing confirmatory trial.
News
FDA proposes withdrawing Makena’s approval
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Rural areas with local obstetrical care have better perinatal outcomes
In counties without labor and delivery units, the average proportion of White people was higher than in counties with such units.
News from the FDA/CDC
Health disparity: Race, mortality, and infants of teenage mothers
A look at the five leading causes of infant mortality shows that infants of Black teenagers ranked the highest by significant margins in four.
News from the FDA/CDC
Declines in infant mortality tempered by disparities
During 2000-2017, the maternal age–adjusted infant mortality rate in the United States dropped from 6.89 per 1,000 births to 6.13.
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Antenatal corticosteroids may increase risk for mental and behavioral disorders
A Finnish population-based study raises questions about expanded use of the therapy.
Expert Commentary
A multicenter RCT makes a case for transabdominal cerclage
According to results of a recent trial, transabdominal cerclage should be considered the treatment of choice for women with a...
Surgical Techniques
Transabdominal cerclage for managing recurrent pregnancy loss
Among women in whom prior transvaginal cerclage has failed, transabdominal cerclage has a high rate of success in providing a good pregnancy...
Clinical Review
Progesterone for preterm delivery prevention
Three cases explore the questions of yay or nay and appropriate administration routes
Researchers have been studying the...