Maternal Health News

Use of an intrauterine vacuum-induced hemorrhage control device led to rapid and effective bleeding control for vaginal and cesarean births, according to real-world study results published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

In utero exposure to amphetamine/dextroamphetamine or methylphenidate was not associated with increased risks for neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to cohort study results published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Low-dose calcium supplementation of 500 mg daily may be as effective as the current WHO recommendation for high-dose supplementation of 1,500 mg daily in reducing preeclampsia and preterm birth risks, researchers reported.

Intervening for type 2 diabetes, BMI, smoking, HDL cholesterol level and systolic blood pressure may reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes tied to lower educational levels, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Patients with autoimmune disease demonstrate a 30% higher risk for perinatal depression, while those with perinatal depression have a 30% higher risk for subsequent autoimmune disease, according to data published in Molecular Psychiatry.

There were no racial or ethnic disparities linked to neuraxial catheter placement for women undergoing cesarean delivery, despite disparities in general anesthesia rates continuing to exist, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Twin birth rates rose with increasing prepregnancy BMI, and approximately 25% of the association can be explained by assisted reproductive technology use, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Risks for adverse outcomes associated with COVID-19 at delivery stayed high during the omicron variant window, despite possible immunity from previous SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccination or testing differences, researchers reported.

Based on interviews with 54 self-selected OB/GYNs, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open that OB/GYNs experienced “deep and pervasive” impacts from state abortion bans on workforce sustainability, physician health and patient outcomes.

In U.S. states with strong paid family and medical leave, there was a greater likelihood of breastfeeding and lower odds of postpartum depression symptoms, with stronger associations among those with Medicaid, researchers reported.