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
Miscellaneous Ob/Gyn Conditions
Even Moderate Caffeine Intake in Pregnancy Tied to Smaller Babies
Consuming more than 50 mg of caffeine per day (the amount in about half a cup of coffee) linked to lower birth weight
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy May Protect Infant
The observed IgG transfer ratio demonstrates an infant antibody level about equal to maternal level
Stethoscope Remains Best Way to Monitor Fetal Distress During Labor
Review of 33 studies, including seven monitoring methods, shows no benefit from newer strategies
Pregnant Women Show Robust Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccine
And passage of antibodies through the placenta and breastmilk appears to confer immunity to newborns
COVID-19 May Increase Risk for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes higher for severe infection versus mild infection.
Improved Overall Survival With Cemiplimab in Cervical Cancer Trial
The phase 3 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of cemiplimab in women 18 years of age and older with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, including those with either squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma.
Robotically Assisted Surgical Device Authorized for Transvaginal Hysterectomy
Hominis Surgical System granted marketing authorization approval for use in benign hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy
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
USPSTF Advises Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
GDM screening recommended at or after, but not before, 24 weeks of gestation in asymptomatic pregnant individuals
