Objective The continued development and use of engineered nanomaterials (ENM) has given rise to concerns over the potential for human health effects. Although the understanding of cardiovascular ENM toxicity is…
Objective The objective of the study was to compare the outcome in women with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) who were managed by selective laser ablation of placental anastomoses (S-LASER) vs equatorial…
Objective We sought to identify trends, demographics, and prepregnancy and peripartum morbidities of eclampsia in California. Study Design We identified cases of eclampsia by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision…
Objective To describe the use of gauze covered with chitosan, a potent hemostatic agent derived from chitin, in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Study Design Patients suffering from postpartum…
Objective Screening at 11-13 weeks with ultrasound biparietal diameter (BPD) can detect half of open spina bifida cases. Maternal serum α-fetoprotein (AFP) levels at 15-19 weeks are increased 3- to…
Objective To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes in obese women according to weight change and obesity class. Study Design Cohort study from the Consortium on Safe Labor of 20,950 obese…
Objective Swimming during pregnancy is recommended. However, the use of swimming pools is also associated with infection by water-borne pathogens and exposure to water disinfection byproducts, which are 2 mechanisms…
Objective The objective of the study was to describe the time from consent to incision (consent time) when informed consent (IC) for cesarean delivery (CD) is obtained during labor and…
Objective Cervical length (CL) of 3 cm or greater has been shown to have a 97-99% negative predictive value for preterm delivery in women with threatened preterm labor. Consequently, hospitalization…
Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the association between labor induction and gestational age–specific severe maternal morbidity. Study Design Our study was restricted to women who delivered…
