Preterm Birth
From the Journals
Diverse vaginal microbiome may signal risk for preterm birth
Two studies using data from the MOMS-PI support the link between vaginal flora and preterm birth risk.
Expert Commentary
In women with late preterm mild hypertensive disorders, does immediate delivery versus expectant management differ in terms of neonatal neurodevelopmental outcomes?
Yes. For women with late preterm (34–37 weeks) mild hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, immediate delivery resulted in poorer...
Conference Coverage
Marijuana during prenatal OUD treatment increases premature birth
BALTIMORE – Marijuana use more than doubled the risk of prematurity and low birth weight.
From the Journals
Antenatal steroids for preterm birth is cost effective
Direct medical costs were nearly $700 lower for infants whose mothers received betamethasone, excluding postdischarge or caregivers’ costs.
From the Journals
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation reduces risk of preterm birth
“Many supplements currently on the market don’t contain the optimal dose or type of omega-3 for preventing premature birth,” Dr. Middleton said....
From the Journals
Platelet transfusion threshold matters for preterm infants
Premature infants with severe thrombocytopenia who receive platelet transfusions at a higher threshold of platelet count have a higher risk of...
News for Your Practice
Does the preterm birth racial disparity persist among black and white IVF users?
Investigators found that births among black women occurred more than 6 days earlier than those among white women following pregnancy achieved...
Clinical Review
Diagnosing placenta accreta spectrum with prenatal ultrasound
Up to half of all placenta accreta spectrum cases escape prenatal detection. Consensus is that ultrasonography (US) should be the primary imaging...
Opinion
Recommending HPV vaccination: How would you grade yourself?
HPV vaccination is cancer prevention.
Expert Commentary
How is gene study adding to the overall knowledge of preterm birth?
OBG Management caught up with Dr. Muglia on how he feels the study of the human genome could lead to advancements in the prevention of...
Clinical Review
Importance of providing standardized management of hypertension in pregnancy
Good outcomes depend on following best-practice recommendations for preventive, emergent, and routine care, based on our...