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
Labor and Delivery
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
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
