Obstetrics
From the Journals
New syphilis cases for pregnant women rose 61% over 5 years
Risk factor screening is likely inadequate in high prevalence areas, and likely first and third trimester screening for syphilis is more...
From the Journals
Brazil sees first live birth from deceased-donor uterus transplant
Pregnancy was successful on first IVF attempt, despite ischemic time that approached 8 hours.
From the Editor
Maternal health benefits of breastfeeding
Diseases highly prevalent among women include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, as well as breast, ovarian, and...
Expert Commentary
Is salpingectomy (vs standard tubal ligation) for sterilization a feasible option at cesarean delivery?
Conference Coverage
Don’t push women into preterm delivery after myomectomy
LAS VEGAS – The medical dogma appears to be wrong.
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Modern Day Laboring
Article
Medical calculator apps allow point of care, rapid decision-making
Calculate your patient’s appropriate drug dosage on the spot.
From the Journals
Self-report of prenatal marijuana use not very reliable
Clinical Review
How ovarian reserve testing can (and cannot) address your patients’ fertility concerns
Your patient questions her ovarian reserve. These expert answers to 6 common questions help guide your clinical approach.
Conference Coverage
Common AEDs confer modestly increased risk of major congenital malformations
NEW ORLEANS – The 5% overall rate is higher than the background rate, but is still considerably less than the 9% rate seen among valproate-exposed...
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...
Conference Coverage
Breastfeeding with MS: Good for mom, too