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.
Labor and Delivery
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
No Link Found for Exposure to Epidural Labor Analgesia and Autism
After adjustment for maternal sociodemographic, prepregnancy, pregnancy, and perinatal covariates, no link found with autism spectrum disorders
Study Explores Oxytocin Use in Active Phase of Induced Labor
Discontinuation of oxytocin may lead to small increase in rate of cesarean section, decrease in fetal heart rate abnormalities
Treatment Patterns for Postpartum Hemorrhage Examined
Hysterectomy used more often for clinically significant PPH despite shorter hospital stays, lower costs with uterine artery embolization
USPSTF Recommends Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia
Substantial net benefit observed for daily low-dose aspirin use in pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia
Labor Epidural Analgesia May Be Linked to ASD Risk in Offspring
A clinical diagnosis of ASD was the main outcome of the study.
FDA Proposes Makena Be Withdrawn From the Market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
