Obstetrics
Conference Coverage
Umbilical cord milking tied to severe IVH in very premature neonates
LAS VEGAS – “Centers practicing umbilical cord milking should consider discontinuing this practice in infants 23-27 weeks’ gestation,” said Dr....
Conference Coverage
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Increased IUGR risk reported
LAS VEGAS – Increased risk of antepartum hemorrhage, cervical incompetence were also seen in the national cohort.
Medicolegal Issues
Woman loses hands and feet after cystectomy
Woman loses hands and feet after cystectomy: $109M award
On November 1, a 45-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic excision of a benign...
Clinical Review
2019 Update on fertility
Conference Coverage
Obstetric patients with opioid use disorder fare well with medication-assisted treatment
In early experience, most patients choose to taper once on MAT, and about half are successful.
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From the Editor
How do you feel about expectantly managing a well-dated pregnancy past 41 weeks’ gestation?
Most women with a well-dated pregnancy should be offered the option of induction of labor before or at 41 weeks’ gestation
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Conference Coverage
Postpartum depression often tricky to diagnose
LAS VEGAS – Nonpharmacologic therapy might be the first line of treatment for mild to moderate symptoms.
Clinical Review
2019 Update on Obstetrics
What are the clinical implications of trial results on these 2 delivery-related issues: timing of elective induction of labor and timing of...
Conference Coverage
Survey: Reproductive counseling is often MIA in IBD
LAS VEGAS – About a third of patients reported receiving guidance from a doctor, and some considered childlessness...
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...
From the Journals
USPSTF recommends counseling for perinatal depression prevention
Evidence supports benefits of counseling interventions to prevent perinatal depression in women at increased risk.