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 ľֱ 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
CardioBrief: Prenatal Genetic Test Billing Practices Questioned Insurance billed $2,760, but is the "real" bill $200? Nov 29, 2016
Higher Lupus Disease Activity in First Year Postpartum Tight follow-up in months after birth may help avert flares Oct 15, 2016
Study: Viagra Prolongs Pregnancy in Preeclampsia Lower maternal blood pressure versus placebo Jul 14, 2016
New IVF Screening Method May ID Most Viable Embryos Mitochondrial DNA plays role in implantation success Jul 07, 2016
Weight Loss Aids Conception in Infertile Obese Women Benefit seen irrespective of age, baseline BMI, cycle regularity Jul 06, 2016
ACOG: New Guidance to Prevent Vaginal Tearing During Delivery Continues to discourage routine episiotomy Jun 24, 2016
Gestational Diabetes in Mom May Accelerate Kid's Puberty Effects of diabetic exposure varied by sex Jun 15, 2016
Ob/Gyns Must Be Part of Opioid Epidemic Battle Screening and treatment crucial for mom and baby Jun 09, 2016 video
Opinion Makers: Safe C-Sections in Obese Patients Loralei Thornburg, MD, on keeping mom and baby healthy Jun 08, 2016 video
Vitamin D: Study Finds Impaired Fertility Study highlights potential adverse effects of too much vitamin D May 23, 2016
No Medical Basis for TRAPping Physicians Study: laws restricting abortion providers harm women's health May 17, 2016
