OB/GYN Clinical Alert – May 1, 2014

May 1, 2014

• Breastfeeding in 2014: Has the Pendulum Swung Too Far?

  This review outlines steps that OB/GYNs can take to support their patients who desire to breastfeed.

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• Does Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prevent Postoperative UTIs in Patients Requiring Short-term Catheterization?

  After pelvic floor reconstructive surgery, antibiotic prophylaxis with daily nitrofurantoin during postoperative catheterization does not decrease risk of urinary tract infection.

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• Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy

  A variety of methods and medications are available to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy one of the most common and often vexing problems for pregnant women.

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