Meeting Coverage

ACOG

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Prolonged Oxytocin Exposure for Labor Induction Linked to Bleeding Risk

Vaginal births with longer exposure had greater risk of obstetric hemorrhage

ACOG over a photo of Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach, FL

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Socially Vulnerable Patients Discharged Sooner After C-Section

Disparities only exacerbated during the pandemic, retrospective study shows

May 11, 2022
Restrictions on Mifepristone a Barrier to Miscarriage Care, Surveys Show

Over a third of respondents do not prescribe the drug for early pregnancy loss, despite efficacy

May 10, 2022
Self-Collected Menstrual Blood to Detect HPV?

"Not just a waste product," researcher says

May 9, 2022
Telehealth for Prenatal Care Gets Seal of Approval From Patients, Providers

Majority say that telemedicine should continue post-pandemic

May 4, 2021
Non-English Speakers Get Less Care for C-Section Pain

Disparities in post-op pain management highlight the need for standardization of care

May 3, 2021
Thumbs Up for New Birth Control Pill Across Multiple Subgroups

No differences in efficacy or unscheduled bleeding based on age, BMI, or prior contraceptive use

May 3, 2021
How Did the Pandemic Impact Postpartum Birth Control Use?

More women used long-acting contraception and telehealth for postpartum care

May 2, 2021
Mifepristone-Misoprostol Combo Boosts Care for Late Trimester Pregnancy Loss

Two agents together shortened time to delivery, but optimal dosing still unclear

May 2, 2021
Are Birth Center Deliveries as Safe as Hospitals?

Risk of neonatal seizures and death may be increased outside hospital settings

May 2, 2021
Infertility Treatments Tied to Eclampsia Risk

Multiple pregnancies are a possible contributor

May 1, 2021
Enhanced Recovery Protocols Lower Opioid Use After C-Section

Researchers also reported reduction in hospital stay and costs

April 27, 2020
Menstrual Cup Users at Increased Risk of IUD Displacement

Trial participants advised 9 months into the study to avoid concurrent use

April 24, 2020
Heparin, Aspirin Use Tied to Unclear Prenatal Test Results

Alternative screening in high-risk population should be considered, researcher says

May 6, 2019
Elagolix Cuts Uterine Fibroid Bleeding, but at a Cost

Therapy may not be worth the menopause-like side effects, expert says

May 6, 2019