Obstetrics
News
Opioid exposure leads to poor perinatal and postnatal outcomes
Data from women at increased risk for opioid abuse show need for long-term support for mothers and children.
News
Hyponatremia is a potential and serious complication of prolonged labor
Women presenting at hospital after attempted home births or after prolonged labor at hospital are at risk.
News
Acquired MMR immunity doesn’t last to age 1 year
Although infants are born with some protection passed on by their mothers, this does not last to 1 year of age.
News
The FDA has revised its guidance on fish consumption
The FDA has revised its 2017 guidance to promote healthy intake and safer choices for children and women who are pregnant, nursing, or might...
News
U.S. travelers to Europe need up to date measles immunization
With the highest measles cases in the 21st century seen in Europe last year, the CDC is urging all U.S. travelers there to be sure they’re fully...
News
USPSTF reaffirms HIV screening recommendations
Screening is recommended for all patients aged 15-65 years; for adolescents and older adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection; and...
News
Postpartum LARC uptake increased with separate payment
The introduction of separate hospital payment for immediate post-partum long-acting reversible contraceptives is associated with increased uptake...
Conference Coverage
Obesity doesn’t hamper flu vaccine response in pregnancy
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Vaccination in first trimester resulted in lower seropositivity rate.
Conference Coverage
C-section linked to serious infection in preschoolers
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Increased risk through age 5 years was higher with elective than emergency C-section.
Opinion
Antimalarials in pregnancy and lactation
Most antimalarials appear safe to use during pregnancy, but avoid primaquine. Tell patients to use personal protective measures as well.