Abnormalities of the genitourinary system are among the most common fetal structural malformations. Such anomalies range from mild (eg, mild urinary tract dilation) to severe life-threatening anomalies (eg, bilateral renal agenesis). This consult series reviews the ultrasonographic diagnosis,... Continue Reading
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Since 2004, the Publications Committee has been charged with developing and publishing various publications, including the SMFM Consult Series and the SMFM Clinical Guidelines series published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The Publications Committee collaborates with other Societies and Colleges to develop joint publications and statements, as appropriate. The Committee plans topics, selects authors, and reviews each completed paper before it is submitted for an internal SMFM review process and then for publication. All Committee members have filed conflict of interest statements with SMFM. Any conflicts have been resolved through a process approved by the Executive Board. To facilitate transparency in SMFM's guideline development process, a brief overview of the key stages in development is provided here. Feedback for SMFM Publications is welcome at pubs@smfm.org
This Consult has been endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The administration of antenatal corticosteroids has been widely adopted as the standard of care in the management of pregnancies at risk for preterm delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, with the... Continue Reading
“The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists supports the value of this clinical document as an educational tool, January 2022.” Soft markers were originally introduced to prenatal ultrasonography to improve the detection of trisomy 21 over that achievable with age-based... Continue Reading
Original Article TAGS: corticosteroid, anticoagulation, pregnancy CATEGORIES: Joint Publication Continue Reading
Preeclampsia is a substantial cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of this condition has increased over the past several decades.1,2 Additional opportunities are needed to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and improve patient care in the setting of... Continue Reading
Correction to this Consult: In Figure 2, the box that reads, “* re-test for HCV RNA with alternate assay” is incorrect. This box should read “*retest for anti-HCV antibody with alternate assay”. A revised Figure 2 can be found here. In the United States, it is estimated... Continue Reading
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ACOG endorses this document. RCOG supports this document. Pain is a complex phenomenon that involves more than a simple physical response to external stimuli. In maternal-fetal surgical procedures, fetal analgesia is used primarily to blunt fetal autonomic responses and minimize fetal movement.... Continue Reading
Original Article TAGS: preterm, preterm birth, prevention, prior ptb, preterm labor, prematurity, prior ptb CATEGORIES: SMFM Endorsed Partner Publication Continue Reading
The neonatal risks of late-preterm and early-term births are well established, and the potential neonatal complications associated with elective delivery at less than 39 0/7 weeks of gestation are well described. However, there are a number of maternal, fetal, and placental complications in which... Continue Reading
Following a collaborative workshop at the 39th Annual Pregnancy Meeting, the Society for Maternal-FetalMedicine Reproductive Health Advisory Group identified a need to assess the attitudes of maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists about abortion services and the available resources at the local... Continue Reading
The incidence of multifetal gestations in the United States has increased dramatically over the past several decades. For example, the rate of twin births increased 76% between 1980 and 2009, from 18.9 to 33.3 per 1,000 births 1. However, after more than three decades of increases, the twin birth... Continue Reading