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Physician groups tell court that pregnant woman “should not be compelled to endure the continued health risks posed by her pregnancy and the risk to future fertility should she be forced to carry her pregnancy to term” This morning, the American College of Obstetricians and... Continue Reading
Abstract Pregnant individuals with sickle cell disease have an increased risk of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. However, pre-pregnancy counseling and multidisciplinary care can lead to favorable maternal and neonatal outcomes. In this Consult, we summarize what is known about... Continue Reading
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Introduction Models of abortion care are continually evolving and expanding. Historically, advocates, lawyers, journalists, clinicians, and researchers have used a variety of terms to refer to different types of abortion. In 2004, Weitz and colleagues published an editorial laying out the need... Continue Reading
Authors: The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Coding Committee; Steve Rad, MD, FACOG; Trisha Malisch, CCS-P, CPC. Depression in pregnancy and postpartum is a common and important medical condition affecting many women. Screening for depression and anxiety is recommended by ACOG during... Continue Reading
Cosponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) , Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) , American College of Cardiology (ACC) ,American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) ,Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS) , Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) ... Continue Reading
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This replaces SMFM Consult Series #47: Sepsis during pregnancy and the puerperium. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) endorses this document. Abstract Maternal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, and is a potentially preventable cause... Continue Reading
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Abstract The rate of solid organ transplant in reproductive-aged patients has increased in the past 3 decades. Concurrently, the range of medical immunosuppressive agents has increased, making it safer for reproductive-aged individuals who have received transplants to attempt and continue a... Continue Reading
Abstract The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) endorse this document. Cerclage is the mainstay of treatment for cervical insufficiency. Although transabdominal cerclage may have advantages over... Continue Reading
PURPOSE To assess the evidence regarding safety and efficacy of psychiatric medications to treat mental health conditions during pregnancy and lactation. The conditions reviewed include depression, anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and acute psychosis. For information on... Continue Reading
