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Recognition, evaluation, and management of postpartum hypertension
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- Baha M. Sibai, MD
All women should be educated about the signs and symptoms of severe hypertension or preeclampsia post partum and instructed to report these to a...
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Management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Dr. Baha M. Sibai outlines management of “mild” gestational hypertension (GHTN) and preeclampsia with and...
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Clarifying the categories of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
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- Baha M. Sibai, MD
It is important to clarify the classifications, diagnosis, and management of the different hypertensive...
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Optimal obstetric care for women aged 40 and older
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- John R. Barton, MD
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
As the trend toward delayed childbearing continues, ObGyns will encounter more pregnancies among patients of advanced maternal age. Here, a guide...
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A stepwise approach to managing eclampsia and other hypertensive emergencies
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- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Avert eclamptic seizures by paying close attention to the patient’s history, risk factors, vital signs, and symptoms. Here, an expert outlines a...
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Does the addition of the Foley bulb to vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction reduce the time to delivery?
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Yes.
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Does elimination of the bladder flap from cesarean delivery increase the risk of complications?
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
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10 practical, evidence-based recommendations for improving maternal outcomes of cesarean delivery
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Recent studies shed light on anesthesia, postoperative adhesions, infectious morbidity, and the risk of bladder and ureteral injuries in cesarean...
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10 practical, evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes in women who have eclampsia
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Both maternal and perinatal outcomes will improve if you follow these data-driven strategies for managing eclampsia and stabilizing the mother
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10 practical, evidence-based recommendations for the management of severe postpartum hemorrhage
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
From planning ahead to calling in a multidisciplinary team in special cases, here is advice on handling this obstetric emergency
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Fetal thrombophilia, perinatal stroke, and novel ideas about CP
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- Caroline L. Stella, MD
- Helen Y. How, MD
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Recent research findings point to thrombophilia and to stroke before or right after birth as one more basis for cerebral palsy. But can the...
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How to manage hyperthyroid disease in pregnancy
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- Annette E. Bombrys, DO
- Mounira A. Habli, MD
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism can be fairly innocuous or life-threatening to mother and fetus
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How to manage hypothyroid disease in pregnancy
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- Annette E. Bombrys, DO
- Mounira A. Habli, MD
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
Pregnancy complicated by hypothyroidism puts mother and fetus at risk—symptoms or otherwise
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Thrombophilia in pregnancy: Whom to screen, when to treat
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
- Helen Y. How, MD
- Caroline L. Stella, MD
Despite extensive research on testing and prophylaxis, a cautious approach is warranted
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Controlling chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Author:
- Baha M. Sibai, MD
- Labib M. Ghulmiyyah, MD
How to identify women at highest risk, and select treatment during pregnancy and after delivery