Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate the frequency of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) in women undergoing operative vaginal deliveries (OVD) and to assess whether a mediolateral…
In 2010, Preventing Low Birthweight celebrated it 25th anniversary. The report, one of the most influential policy statements ever issued regarding obstetric health care delivery, linked prenatal care to a…
Currently, there are >2 million survivors of breast cancer in the United States. Two years after cancer treatment, patients may transition to primary care providers and/or gynecologists. Many of these…
Objective We sought to provide evidence-based guidelines for using progestogens for the prevention of preterm birth (PTB). Methods Relevant documents, in particular randomized trials, were identified using PubMed (US National…
The national movement to eliminate elective delivery at <39 weeks’ gestation has engendered much enthusiasm and is a major step forward in the evolution of perinatal patient safety. Our experience…
Over the last several years, maternal-fetal intervention has rapidly evolved and challenged those who provide care to pregnant women in many ways. Although fetal treatment began in the 1960s with…
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We read with great interest the article published by Klein et al on uterine artery Doppler screening for preeclampsia and adverse twin pregnancy outcome in the December issue of the…
