Browse Obstetrics/Gynecology Topics Articles by Topic

Ethicists Asked to Weigh in on Medical Necessity of Abortion

If ethicists are asked to weigh in, they should suggest a second medical opinion (if time permits) and encourage the institution to clarify any legal questions, ideally before there is an emergency. Institutions also should assure clinicians they will have support from the ethics committee in the event of overzealous prosecution.

Emergency Providers Scramble to Prepare for Treating More Pregnancy-Related Complications

Now that the Supreme Court has shifted abortion lawmaking decisions to the states, matters for frontline providers have become more complicated in multiple ways. In addition to tracking patchwork laws, providers must be prepared to manage pregnancy- or abortion-related complications that might have been better managed at clinics that provide appropriate services.

Researchers Explore Connections Between Epilepsy and Postpartum Anxiety, Depression

Clinicians should monitor for signs of depression among patients with epilepsy who are pregnant or patients who are thinking about conceiving.

Too Much Phthalate Exposure Could Induce Preterm Labor

Common chemical could lead to births occurring three weeks or more early.

New Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis

An analysis of the Women’s Health Study based on a recent questionnaire about adverse pregnancy outcomes showed hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and low birth weight are independent predictors of subsequent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Biden Boosts ACA, Women’s Health

Executive actions aim to re-expand Obamacare access, protect reproductive health.

Pregnant Women with High Blood Pressure Might Experience Memory Problems

These study participants struggled with thinking and recall exercises 15 years after the pregnancy.

Hospital Reduces High Cesarean Delivery Rate to Below Average

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine both recognize cesarean deliveries can save lives, but they advise vaginal deliveries for most pregnancies because the risk is lower than that of cesarean deliveries. The cesarean delivery rate is considered a key indicator of quality and patient safety. Leapfrog reported the average cesarean rate nationwide in 2018 was 26.1%, although the organization set a target of 23.9%.

Study of Epidural Analgesia Stirs Controversy

Several groups stand in strong opposition to a group of researchers’ recent conclusion about possible connection to autism risk.

Annual User Survey