Labor Epidural Analgesia May Be Linked to ASD Risk in Offspring
A clinical diagnosis of ASD was the main outcome of the study.
Labor and Delivery
FDA Proposes Makena Be Withdrawn From the Market
Makena received accelerated approval in 2011 to reduce the risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton pregnancy who have a history of singleton spontaneous preterm birth.
ASA: Unnecessary Opioids Often Prescribed After C-Section
Change in computerized order sets reduces use of oxycodone to treat pain after cesarean delivery
Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy Linked to Spontaneous Abortion
According to the results of a recently published nested case-control study, exposure to any benzodiazepine in early pregnancy may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion (SA).
Progesterone Offers No Benefit for Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
Progesterone administered in first trimester does not result in significantly more live births
Metformin May Cut Risk for Prematurity, Miscarriage in PCOS
But no significant differences seen in gestational DM risk between metformin users, nonusers.
Simple Rapid Urine Test Can Help Diagnose Preeclampsia
Test outperforms other proposed diagnostic markers, with 86.7 percent accuracy
Some Characteristics Unique to Depression Before, After Birth
Background traits tied to chronic depression; delivery experience tied to early postpartum depression.
Physician Liable When Vital Information Not Conveyed to Patient, Other Clinicians
As soon as the verdict was delivered, and the jury filed out of the courtroom, the medical practice’s attorney immediately made numerous motions, including for a new trial, for an appeal, to set aside the verdict and to challenge the jury’s award.
ACOG Updates Guidelines for Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia
Second bulletin provides recommendations for management of chronic hypertension in pregnancy
