Obstetrics
From the Journals
Asthma exacerbation in pregnancy impacts moms, babies
Article
Do ObGyns think the EMR has improved patient care?
Clinical Review
Managing preterm birth in those at risk: Expert strategies
From the Editor
Retained placenta after vaginal birth: How long should you wait to manually remove the placenta?
For a woman with a neuraxial anesthetic, 20 minutes post–birth of the newborn may be the best time to diagnose retained placenta...
Clinical Review
Preventing early-onset group B streptococcal disease in newborns
7 patient questions about GBS answered
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Is Routine 39-Week Induction of Labor in Healthy Pregnancy a Reasonable Course?
Expert Commentary
The One Step test: The better diagnostic approach for gestational diabetes mellitus
It is time for the United States to reconsider its guidelines for screening for GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)...
Expert Commentary
Does planned early delivery make sense in women with preterm preeclampsia?
Maybe. The choice of early delivery reduces the risk of adverse outcomes in the mother, with an increased chance...
From the Journals
ART treatment at birth found to benefit neonates with HIV
Conference Coverage
Metformin after GDM: Lessons from landmark diabetes prevention trial
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert E. Ratner and Dr. Kim Boggess expound on the evidence base for using metformin and give their takes on postpartum clinical...
Clinical Review
Considerations on the mode of delivery for pregnant women with hepatitis C infection
Conference Coverage
Women with obesity need not boost calories during pregnancy
LAS VEGAS – Contrary to IOM recommendations, women with obesity have the best gestational weight gain when they eat no extra calories.