The recently published Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy study provides important data to inform the management of mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy. The purpose of this statement is to review the results…
The processes of diagnosis and management involve clinical decision-making. However, decision-making is often affected by cognitive biases that can lead to medical errors. This statement presents a framework of clinical…
Objective Epidemiologic research suggests that psychosocial stress may increase fibroid risk, , but associations with symptom severity, which often influence clinical management decisions, have been underexamined. We aimed to examine…
Objective Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) refers to the abnormal implantation of the gestational sac in the area of the previous cesarean delivery (CD) scar, potentially leading to life-threatening complications, including…
Objective Maternal perception of fetal movement indicates fetal well-being and might be associated with parity, maternal body mass index and placental location, , whereas reduced fetal movements are associated with…
Objective Betamethasone administration in the late preterm period (34 0/7–36 5/7 weeks’ gestation) not only reduces neonatal respiratory morbidity but also increases neonatal hypoglycemia through an uncertain mechanism. Based on…
Objective Women are a fast-growing segment of the incarcerated population, and those who enter prisons, jails, and detention centers often do so with undertreated mental health conditions, substance use disorders,…
Objective Surgical site infections (SSIs) occur within 30 days of an operation, either superficially at the incision site, deeply at the incision site, or in the organ and deep spaces…
Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated socioeconomic barriers to health among people seeking obstetrical and gynecologic care, including cisgender women and transgender patients. , Increased socioeconomic vulnerability in these populations…
Objective Ectopic pregnancy is a condition where the fertilized ovum implants outside the main cavity of the uterus, and it is an important cause of pregnancy-related mortality. Several modifiable risk…
