Obstetrics
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Starting Points if Patient Chooses Medication Abortion
The evolving legal landscape surrounding medication abortion has left physicians with as many questions as patients.
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How Long Should a Woman Wait Before Becoming Pregnant Again?
The World Health Organization advises women to wait at least 24 months between childbirth and a new pregnancy but a...
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Safety Risks Persist with Out-of-Hospital Births
Most planned home births have one or more risk factors associated with an increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a data analysis.
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Esketamine Linked to Reduced Postpartum Depression Risk
The adverse effects of esketamine on maternal and neonatal health need to be assessed, as well as the long-term cost/benefit ratio of prophylactic...
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Premenstrual Disorders and Perinatal Depression: A Two-Way Street
“Preconception and maternity care providers should be aware of the risk of developing perinatal depression among women with a history of PMDs.”
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Surgeon Claims Colleague Made False Board Complaints to Get Him Fired
Kaiser Permanente surgeon claims colleague made claims within the hospital and to medical board that harmed his reputation.
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Older, Breastfeeding Mothers Face Differing Advice About Mammograms
Most national guidelines support routine mammograms for breastfeeding moms, but protocols in the practice setting may differ.
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Maternal Lifestyle Interventions Boost Babies’ Heart Health
Improved diet and exercise were associated with a healthier pregnancy for women with obesity and better cardiovascular function in their infants...
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Delaying Embryo Transfers May Benefit Patients With Endometrial Polyps
Significantly more pregnancies were ongoing in patients who waited longer after polypectomy for frozen embryo transfer.
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Teen Pregnancy Linked With Risk for Premature Death
“Teen pregnancy may offer an opportunity to intervene in the lives of people at higher risk for premature death.”
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Infant Exposure to MS Drugs via Breastfeeding: New Data
“Our data show infants exposed to these medications through breastfeeding experienced no negative effects on health or development within the...