COVID-19 Delta Variant Tied to More Hospitalizations in Pregnant Patients
One-fourth of pregnant patients diagnosed at a public Texas hospital between Aug 29 and Sept 4 admitted for severe illness.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cannabis Use in Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic
Rates of biochemically verified cannabis use early in pregnancy increased by 25 percent during versus 15 months before the pandemic.
USPSTF: Improving Uptake of Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention Recommendation
The updated USPSTF aspirin for preeclampsia prevention recommendation is strengthened by new safety data but gaps in implementation remain.
SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Increase Risk for Preeclampsia
Risk for preeclampsia greater with moderate or severe COVID-19 versus asymptomatic or mild disease.
Human Papillomavirus Infection Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Risk increased for both persistent and placental infection and for both spontaneous and all preterm births.
USPSTF Updates Recommendations for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Screening
Screening recommended for all women 24 years and younger and those 25 years and older at increased infection risk.
Noninvasive Prenatal Screening for Fetal Aneuploidy
Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidies, including traditional serum screening, ultrasound imaging, and cell-free DNA testing.
COVID-19 Vaccines Not Linked to Miscarriage in Surveillance Study
Experts discuss emerging safety data on administration of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines during pregnancy.
Protein S Deficiency and Thrombosis: Selected Case Studies
The authors review 8 cases of thrombosis in uncommon sites caused by protein S deficiency.
ACOG Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly recommends that all eligible individuals, including those who are pregnant, recently pregnant, and lactating, receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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