ACOG: Postpartum Pain Management Requires Individualized Approach Opioids may be 'held in reserve' if other options fail May 18, 2018
FDA Warns of Birth Defects from HIV Drug Dolutegravir Safety signal seen in Botswana trial data May 18, 2018
Some Antipsychotics in Pregnancy May Up Gestational Diabetes Risk Elevated risk seen with continuing olanzapine, quetiapine May 08, 2018
IV Drug Shines in Postpartum Depression Trials Treatment benefit clear in less than 3 days, lasts at least a month May 08, 2018
Family History Predictor of Psychiatric Illness Postpartum Increased risk tied to several psychiatric conditions experienced among first-degree relatives May 07, 2018
ACOG, Planned Parenthood Proud to Fight for Women's Healthcare Organizations collaborated on Washington advocacy May 01, 2018
First Trimester Bleeding Tied to Greater Retained Placenta Risk Patients require D&C, blood transfusions for potentially underreported condition Apr 30, 2018
Removal of FDA Pregnancy Drug Categories: More Harm than Good? Absence of letter system may mean decreased access to meds Apr 28, 2018
Morning Break: Breast Cancer-Schizophrenia Link; FDA on Essure; Rx for Hearing Loss? Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 51˶ staff Mar 08, 2018
Folic Acid in Utero Tied to Food Allergy Risk But total folate at birth not associated with later food allergies Mar 06, 2018
Sex in Late-Stage Pregnancy Tied to Higher HIV Risk Biological changes may increase HIV transmission in serodiscordant couples Mar 04, 2018
Most SCAD Should Be Treated Conservatively Spontaneous coronary artery dissection typically heals without stents, AHA says Feb 23, 2018
Educational Tool Boosts Cervical Length Screening Approach is especially effective among African-American women Feb 04, 2018
Torsemide Fails to Stem Post-Partum Hypertension Diuretic didn't help women with preeclampsia during pregnancy Feb 04, 2018
Antenatal Steroids Up Risk for Neonatal Hypoglycemia Nearly two-fold increased risk in late preemies Feb 03, 2018
Cervical Pessary No Help in Preventing Preterm Birth Slightly increased risk for preterm birth at Feb 03, 2018
Tranexamic Acid Immediately After Vaginal Delivery Cuts Risk of PPH Higher rates of nausea/vomiting, but not severe adverse events Feb 02, 2018
CDC Researcher's Death Highlights Disparities Issue (ProPublica/NPR) 'You can't educate your way out of this problem' Dec 08, 2017
History of a Device: Essure This timeline summarizes steps taken by FDA and other agencies Nov 14, 2017
Biologics During Pregnancy Don't Raise Infection Risk for Infants Gestational timing of exposure to biologic not an issue Nov 07, 2017
Dogs: Mom's Best Friend for Reducing Eczema Risk in Toddlers? Kids had lower risk when mothers kept dogs while pregnant Oct 31, 2017
Trump Administration Rolls Back ACA Contraceptive Coverage Rule Several organizations plan to sue over the change Oct 06, 2017
AAFP Backs Healthcare as Right, 'Publicly Funded Universal Primary Care' Group splinters on whether government plans should cover abortions Sep 14, 2017
C-Section Now, Hysterectomy Complications Later? Higher risk of reoperation vs women with vaginal delivery Aug 09, 2017
Certain Antibiotics in First Trimester Up Risk of Major Birth Defects Largest cohort study to examine risk by antibiotic class and type Jul 19, 2017
Morning Break: Tainted Trials; $40K/Yr Concierge Practice; Reality TV: Diabetes Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 51˶ staff Jun 05, 2017
Meds May Impact Prenatal Screening in HIV+ Patients Lower mean fetal fraction in patients on integrase inhibitors May 10, 2017
Unvaccinated Amish Woman Contracts Obstetric Tetanus (MMWR) Home birth assisted by unlicensed community childbirth assistant Mar 23, 2017
Pearls From: Mary Rosser, MD The role of ob/gyns in women's long-term heart health Jan 31, 2017 video
Maternal, Fetal Death Rates Higher on Weekends But no 'July effect' observed for obstetrics, researchers say Jan 29, 2017
Antithrombin Flops for Delaying Birth in Preeclampsia No increase in gestational age at delivery vs placebo Jan 27, 2017
Las Vegas High School Kids Get an Education at SMFM Meeting Effort part of society's community outreach Jan 26, 2017
ACOG: Hands-Off Approach for Low-Risk Pregnancies College calls for limited labor interventions; promotes one-on-one support Jan 25, 2017
AAP: Abortion Parental Consent Laws Do More Harm than Good Patient's right to confidential care should come first Jan 23, 2017
This Week in Zika: First Local U.S. Zika Case Had Dermatitis Also, NIAID stresses need for continued Zika research Jan 13, 2017
