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Obstetrics-Gynecology & Women's Health
Comparing delivery room respiratory support for extremely preterm infants
June 17, 2021
An investigation looks into whether a new respiratory support system reduces intubation or death in the delivery room.
Do flu shots during pregnancy lead to adverse childhood health outcomes?
June 14, 2021
Many pregnant women are given the season influenza vaccination to provide protection for both mother and child. A study examines whether this vaccination is linked to adverse health outcomes in childhood.
The latest on teenage contraceptive options
June 08, 2021
Contraception for teenagers may seem like a taboo topic, but it is an important part of wellness care for adolescent girls.
Examining disparities in breastfeeding duration
May 31, 2021
Breastfeeding duration among New York City Latinx mothers by their birth region significantly varies, according to a recent analysis.
ACOG advisory offers latest info for COVID-19 vaccine use in pregnant and lactating patients
May 21, 2021
A recently updated Practice Advisory from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) provides an overview of the latest guidance for COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant and lactating patients.
Are antibodies from the COVID-19 vaccine found in breast milk?
May 20, 2021
Robust secretion of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgA and IgG antibodies were found in breast milk of breastfeeding women for 6 weeks after the first of 2 vaccinations against COVID-19.
NASPAG discusses COVID-19 vaccines and gynecological care considerations for teens and young adults
May 17, 2021
Eligible children and teens should receive COVID-19 vaccination to protect them from COVID-19 infection, as well as to reduce the spread of the virus in the community and to vulnerable people, according to the statement from the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG) .
Examining factors in teen pregnancies that lead to poorer infant outcomes
May 04, 2021
Pregnancy in adolescence can lead to poorer outcomes in both mother and child. An investigation presented at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting looks at how educational attainment could impact the outcomes.
Using ED visits to provide counsel on contraceptives
May 03, 2021
Not every adolescent female patient has a doctor to turn to for contraceptive counseling. An investigation reported at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting offered insight into whether addressing the concern at emergency department (ED) visits could work.
Examining the efficacy of cord clamp delay
May 01, 2021
Most guidance recommends a delay of at least 30 seconds in cord clamping following delivery. A presentation at the virtual 2021 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting looks at the research.