Obstetrics
Conference Coverage
Study finds link between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and risk of NAFLD
Finding suggests that ICP patients should be seen by a liver specialist because they may go on to develop chronic liver disease.
News
C-sections play role in 300% higher severe maternal morbidity in twin pregnancies
An analysis of data from the French EPIMOMS study quantifies the role of cesarean delivery in severe acute maternal morbidity associated with twin...
News
Magnetic beads functionalized with VEGF could treat preeclampsia
A ligand-based approach using VEGF-coated beads offers new perspectives for the treatment of preeclampsia.
Conference Coverage
Is routine induction of labor in a healthy pregnancy at 39 weeks reasonable?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “This might be a nice time to have a baby. The trade-off is intervention,” said Dr. Aaron B....
News from the FDA/CDC
Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable
Almost one-third of pregnancy-related deaths occur before delivery, the CDC reported.
Conference Coverage
Multiple sclerosis may not flare up after pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA – Exclusive breastfeeding significantly reduced the risk of postpartum relapses.
Conference Coverage
ACOG guidance addresses cardiac contributors to maternal mortality
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The guidance has the potential to make strides toward eliminating preventable maternal death.
Opinion
Bipolar disorder during pregnancy: Lessons learned
Sustaining euthymia is perhaps the single most critical principle in managing bipolar women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Migraine & stroke risk; Aspirin for CV events; more
Topics include: Subclinical hypothyroidism & heart failure • Aspirin for CV events • Migraine & stroke risk • RA’s impact on live birth •...
Expert Commentary
Treating the pregnant patient with opioid addiction
Women are increasingly the face of the opioid epidemic, says this addiction expert, and not receiving the care they need. Here,...