Maternal-fetal Medicine
An Update on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy.
21 Sep, 2021 | 09:51h | UTC
Continuous Medical Education in Obstetric Medicine – Short reviews on key topics: 1) Tachycardia in Pregnancy; 2) Metabolic Emergencies; 3) Liver Diseases; 4) Covid-19; 5) Severe Hypertension.
17 Sep, 2021 | 09:55h | UTCHomepage – Clinical Medicine Journal
Tachycardia in pregnancy: when to worry?
Metabolic emergencies in pregnancy
Severe hypertension in pregnancy
Supplement: FIGO Working Group for Preterm Birth – Good Practice Recommendations.
15 Sep, 2021 | 08:56h | UTCEditorial: FIGO good practice recommendations for reducing preterm birth and improving child outcomes
FIGO good practice recommendations on modifiable causes of iatrogenic preterm birth
FIGO good practice recommendations on progestogens for prevention of preterm delivery
FIGO good practice recommendations on cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth
FIGO good practice recommendations on delayed umbilical cord clamping
Management of high-risk pulmonary embolism in pregnancy.
15 Sep, 2021 | 08:43h | UTCManagement of high-risk pulmonary embolism in pregnancy – Thrombosis Research
Two observational studies suggest spontaneous abortion is not increased following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination during pregnancy.
9 Sep, 2021 | 10:04h | UTCStudy 1: Spontaneous Abortion Following COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy – JAMA
Study 2: Receipt of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
📣 NO LINK BETWEEN MISCARRIAGE & COVID VACCINATION
This @JAMA_current study examined 105446 pregnancies, including 13160 miscarriages
Women with pregnancies ending in miscarriage were NOT more likely to have had 💉 in prior 28 days than those that didnthttps://t.co/7cFELq1oPM
— Ilan Schwartz is on🦋 (@GermHunterMD) September 8, 2021
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
7 Sep, 2021 | 21:48h | UTCEffectiveness of the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy – Nature Medicine
Commentaries on Twitter
NEW: Estimated vaccine effectiveness in #pregnancy from 7 through to 56 d after second dose was 96% (95% CI; 89–100%) for any documented infection, 97% (91–100%) for infections with documented symptoms & 89% (43–100%) for #COVID19-related hospitalization. https://t.co/bm950wUWGL
— All Source Pregnancy (@PregnancyAll) September 7, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was estimated to have high vaccine effectiveness in pregnant women, which is similar to the effectiveness estimated in the general population, according to a @NatureMedicine paper. https://t.co/oz5zn7zNdq pic.twitter.com/9IP5ocxzXs
— Nature Portfolio (@NaturePortfolio) September 7, 2021
Global, regional, and national estimates and trends in stillbirths from 2000 to 2019: a systematic assessment.
1 Sep, 2021 | 08:56h | UTC
Exposure to antipsychotics in womb not found to increase risk of ADHD, autism in offspring.
27 Aug, 2021 | 09:03h | UTC
Pregnant women do well with COVID vaccine, survey finds.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:03h | UTCOriginal study: Short-term Reactions Among Pregnant and Lactating Individuals in the First Wave of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout – JAMA Network Open
Related: CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Commentary on Twitter
Another study showing that #COVID19 mRNA vaccines are safe in pregnant women, who are at an increased risk from the disease. #COVID #Covid_19 #coronavirus #Corona #CoronavirusPandemic #CovidVaccine #COVIDVaccination https://t.co/EtJUxrUVeQ
— Martin Michaelis (@MartMichaelis) August 19, 2021
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
26 Aug, 2021 | 09:05h | UTC5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy – Self
Related: CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Commentary on Twitter
My latest @SELFmagazine: examining what we know about pregnancy and COVID-19 infections and vaccines. https://t.co/tnDAyQmoeu
— Dr. Tara C. Smith (@aetiology) August 25, 2021
M-A: The clinical efficacy and safety of enhanced recovery after surgery for cesarean section.
26 Aug, 2021 | 08:28h | UTCRelated:
Pre-post study: Improved outcomes with an enhanced recovery approach to cesarean delivery
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cesarean Delivery
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Preventing stillbirth: What’s the latest evidence?
25 Aug, 2021 | 08:38h | UTCPreventing stillbirth: What’s the latest evidence? – Evidently Cochrane
Special collection: Stillbirth prevention and respectful bereavement care – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New @CochraneLibrary Special Collection on #stillbirth prevention and respectful bereavement care: https://t.co/NW37SaUhr3 1/5#stillborn #babyloss #miscarriage #pregnancyloss #infantloss #pregnancyandinfantloss pic.twitter.com/mzIe3Sttwk
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 24, 2021
The assessment of blood pressure in pregnant women: pitfalls and novel approaches.
22 Aug, 2021 | 22:12h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
AJOG Expert Review in Preeclampsia: The assessment of blood pressure in pregnant women: pitfalls and novel approaches https://t.co/6GBAtZuv5U pic.twitter.com/joayfaqKUK
— AJOG (@AJOG_thegray) August 22, 2021
Prescription medications for use in pregnancy – perspective from the US Food and Drug Administration.
20 Aug, 2021 | 08:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
"There are only 9 [NINE!] drugs that have ever been approved and marketed in the United States for obstetrical indications."
Pregnant individuals deserve data to help them make informed decisions. #ResearchPregnancy https://t.co/sj7dWUzKNZ
— All Source Pregnancy (@PregnancyAll) July 17, 2021
NICE Guideline: Antenatal care.
19 Aug, 2021 | 08:53h | UTCAntenatal care – National Institutes for Health and Care Excellence
U.S. Study: Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experienced major pregnancy complications.
18 Aug, 2021 | 08:42h | UTCNews release: Nearly half of surveyed female surgeons experienced major pregnancy complications – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Original study: Incidence of Infertility and Pregnancy Complications in US Female Surgeons – JAMA Surgery
Commentary on Twitter
Challenges of pregnancy as a surgeon: Compared to male surgeons & their partners, female surgeons
•More likely to delay children & need assisted reproduction
•Have 1.7X ↑ risk pregnancy complications;long OR hrs ↑risk by 1.6x
•↑ risk postpart https://t.co/tJhz93newO— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) July 29, 2021
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
16 Aug, 2021 | 01:19h | UTCCOVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related:
Opinion | Should pregnant women have a COVID vaccine? The evidence says it’s safe and effective.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy: from genetics to management.
12 Aug, 2021 | 08:47h | UTCPeripartum cardiomyopathy: from genetics to management – European Heart Journal
Related:
Review: Cardiomyopathy and Pregnancy (guidelines and reviews)
Commentary on Twitter
Must read review: peripartum cardiomyopathy, from genetics to management https://t.co/viVa7AbWsn@escardio #EHJ #ESCYoung #cardiotwitter #heartfailure #pregnancy @ehj_ed @rladeiraslopes pic.twitter.com/dfUi1jYxHB
— European Society of Cardiology Journals (@ESC_Journals) August 11, 2021
USPSTF Statement recommends screening for gestational diabetes in asymptomatic pregnant persons at 24 weeks of gestation or after.
11 Aug, 2021 | 08:35h | UTCEvidence report: Screening for Gestational Diabetes: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
Editorial: Screening for Gestational Diabetes – JAMA
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Gestational Diabetes
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Gestational Diabetes
ACOG Guideline: Access to postabortion contraception.
10 Aug, 2021 | 08:57h | UTCAccess to Postabortion Contraception: ACOG Committee Opinion, Number 833 – Obstetrics & Gynecology
ACOG Guideline: Medically indicated late-preterm and early-term deliveries.
10 Aug, 2021 | 08:56h | UTC
Review: Diseases and complications of the puerperium.
10 Aug, 2021 | 08:46h | UTCDiseases and Complications of the Puerperium – Deutsches Ärzteblatt International
RCT: Effect of an active vs. expectant management strategy on successful resolution of pregnancy among patients with a persisting pregnancy of unknown location.
4 Aug, 2021 | 09:00h | UTCEffect of an Active vs Expectant Management Strategy on Successful Resolution of Pregnancy Among Patients With a Persisting Pregnancy of Unknown Location: The ACT or NOT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Active Management More Effective for Pregnancy of Unknown Location – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Opinion | Should pregnant women have a COVID vaccine? The evidence says it’s safe and effective.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:28h | UTC
ACOG and SMFM Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Individuals – “ACOG encourages its members to enthusiastically recommend vaccination to their patients.”
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:31h | UTCAdditional reading:
Practice Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians
Commentaries:
Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy – Associated Press
Statements By Obstetrics Societies Strongly Advise Covid-19 Vaccinations For Pregnant Women – Forbes
Commentary on Twitter
Pregnant? ACOG and @MySMFM now recommend #COVID19 vaccination of pregnant individuals and urge our members to recommend that pregnant patients #GetVaccinated. The #covidvaccine is the best tool we have to save lives and end the pandemic: https://t.co/pUbLqqkKym #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/Ef2MOPv27L
— ACOG (@acog) July 30, 2021