Postpartum
Contraceptive implant soon after delivery does not impact breastfeeding success
Women at risk for low milk supply who received an etonogestrel implant as soon as 30 minutes after delivery reported similar breastfeeding success as women who received the contraceptive implant 6 weeks postpartum, researchers reported.
Race-, gender-based microaggressions during obstetric care tied to higher postpartum BP
Gendered racial microaggressions during obstetric care were associated with elevated blood pressure among postpartum individuals up to 3 months after delivery, researchers reported.
Exposure to higher temperatures in pregnancy may drive postpartum depression risk
Exposure to higher ambient temperatures during pregnancy and the postpartum period was associated with increased risk for postpartum depression, highlighting the potential impact of climate change on maternal mental health, data show.
Insurance loss after childbirth tied to lower odds of prescription contraception use
Women who lost insurance more than 2 months after childbirth had lower odds of receiving prescription contraception, highlighting the need for greater contraception affordability, according to findings published in O&G Open.
Unplanned pregnancy tied to kidney transplant rejection 2 years postpartum
Unintended pregnancy after kidney transplantation was not linked to perinatal acute allograft rejection but was associated with mycophenolate exposure and allograft loss at 2 years postpartum, according to data published in O&G Open.
Severe maternal morbidity risk high for women with vision, physical disabilities
Women with vs. without disabilities have higher severe maternal morbidity risk during childbirth, with the highest risks observed for women with vision or physical disabilities, researchers reported in O&G Open.
Respect, clear communication can address ‘mismatch in care’ for postpartum Black women
To improve morbidity and mortality rates for postpartum Black women, clinicians must focus on patients’ lived experiences, communication needs and the consequences of structural racism, researchers reported in O&G Open.
Top in women’s health: Cognition tied to urinary tract; lack of certified clinicians
A new study published in Menopause found midlife women with better cognitive function have lower odds for lower urinary tract symptoms.
Anxiety, depression scores tied to risk for postpartum urinary incontinence
Women who scored higher on depression and anxiety questionnaires 12 months postpartum were more likely to have stress or urgency urinary incontinence, supporting the need for mental health and bladder leakage screenings, data show.
Remote postpartum BP program reduces hospital readmissions, improves guideline adherence
A remote postpartum blood pressure management program led to fewer hospital readmissions, greater postpartum visit attendance, improved guideline adherence and higher rates of antihypertensive prescriptions, researchers reported.