Corona et al, in a large retrospective review of the histopathological findings after hysterectomy found that the frequency of unsupportive pathology was higher in women aged younger than 40 years and…
Objective Since the introduction of noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), a marked decrease in prenatal diagnostic testing (chorionic villus sampling [CVS] and amniocentesis) has been observed with unknown potential effects on…
The study by Linna et al posited that “eating disorders appear to be associated with several adverse perinatal outcomes, particularly in offspring.” The adverse outcomes included anemia, slow fetal growth, premature…
Objective The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a high-fidelity birth simulator (Noelle; Gaumard Scientific, Coral Gables, FL) compared with a lower-cost, low-tech, birth simulator (MamaNatalie;…
Objective Women who develop preeclampsia have a higher risk of future cardiovascular disease and diabetes compared to women who have uncomplicated pregnancies. We hypothesized that women with prior preeclampsia would…
Objective The objective of the study was to analyze the behaviors of women that resulted in menstrually related severe anemia (hemoglobin <5 g/dL) from a single public hospital serving indigent…
Objective We aimed to determine whether a threshold number of forceps deliveries in residency predicts use of forceps in independent practice. Study Design We surveyed obstetrics and gynecology residency graduates…
Materials and Methods We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using Washington State birth certificate data linked to deidentified maternal and neonatal hospital discharge records following delivery from the Comprehensive…
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of vaginal progesterone for the prevention of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies. Study Design We conducted a prospective, randomized,…
