Vaginal Progesterone Not Tied to Reduction in Recurrent Preterm Birth
Results do not appear to be influenced by adherence to vaginal progesterone
Diagnosis & Disease Information
FDA Panel Recommends Makena Be Withdrawn From the Market
The product was granted approval through the accelerated approval pathway in 2011.
PENS Device Cleared To Treat Pain Following C-Section Delivery
Approval was based on a prospective study that included 44 participants who underwent C-section delivery.
Risk for Stillbirth Elevated for Deliveries With COVID-19
Adjusted relative risk for stillbirth higher in deliveries with COVID-19 in pre-delta and delta periods, with stronger link during delta period
Epidural in Labor Not Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Offspring
Epidural analgesia during labor not associated with either immediate or longer-term adverse neonatal or childhood outcomes
Psoriatic Arthritis May Up Risk for Preterm Birth, C-Section
Risk for preterm birth increased with antirheumatic treatment for psoriatic arthritis — particularly biologics — during pregnancy
Study IDs Pregnancy Complications in the US Tied to the Pandemic
Higher risks for gestational hypertension, poor fetal growth, preeclampsia seen in pregnant women with commercial health insurance
FDA Clears Updates to Jada System, a Device to Control Postpartum Hemorrhage
The Jada System is comprised of an intrauterine device that utilizes low level vacuum to induce normal contraction of the uterus.
No Justifiable Link Found Between Exposure to Epidural Analgesia and Autism
Retrospective cohort study conducted in Denmark shows exposure to epidural anesthesia not linked to ASD, while second study shows slightly increased risk
Incidence of Postpartum Hemorrhage Lower With Tranexamic Acid
For women undergoing cesarean section, prophylactic use of tranexamic acid results in lower risk for postpartum hemorrhage
