OB/GYN

A study of 1.2 million children found no causal link between prenatal opioid use and autism or ADHD.

Higher maternal vitamin D in early pregnancy linked to better fluid and overall cognition in children, especially among those of Black mothers.

Though intensive nurse home services did not change outcomes in this South Carolina study, authors noted more research is needed on a larger scale to determine influence on adverse outcomes.

A new study aimed to determine mental health resilience in preterm-born children and identify modifiable factors associated with resilience.

A proinflammatory maternal diet during pregnancy was linked to a 16% higher risk of type 1 diabetes in offspring, a Danish cohort study finds.

The American Academy of Pediatrics urges clinicians to offer confidential, adolescent-centered contraceptive care using evidence-based, equity-informed approaches.

Childhood adversity may raise endometriosis risk, with exposure to violence linked to a twofold increase, a Swedish study of 1.3M women finds.

Unlike conventional carrier screening that estimates generic reproductive risk, the UNITY panel offers a direct fetal risk estimate.

Most videos on TikTok regarding hormonal contraception were misleading, according to a study presented at the 2025 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

The nearly 4000 cases in 2023 were the highest number reported in over 30 years, the Task Force stated.

A UK study links maternal anemia in early pregnancy with increased congenital heart disease risk in offspring.

A new study found that cell-free DNA from routine prenatal testing can accurately identify preterm birth risk without added cost or procedures.

Infants born moderately preterm had lower composite cognitive scores compared to those born at full-term s (β = −0.39; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.22; P < .001).

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care.

"Bottom line, previous surgery for endometriosis is not a contraindication to the use of an IUD (usually with HT) if the patient and you agree that this is the best option," said Jon Matthew Farber, MD.

A nurse-led intervention increased HPV vaccination rates among Hispanic adolescents in a rural North Carolina clinic, according to research presented at the 2025 NAPNAP conference.

In a recent study, the rate of infant deaths was increased by 5.6% in US states implementing abortion bans.

AI-assisted software improves clinicians' detection of congenital heart defects in prenatal ultrasounds, enhancing accuracy, confidence, and speed, according to a study presented at SMFM's Annual Pregnancy Meeting.

A study found that 2 weeks of maternal bed rest significantly increases fetal weight and growth metrics in small for gestational age fetuses.

Pregnant women infected with avian influenza face a 90% maternal and 86% infant mortality rate, underscoring the urgent need for pandemic preparedness and protection strategies.

Early HPV vaccination at age 9 boosts completion rates, reduces disparities, and enhances cancer prevention effort, according to a recent study from Nemours Children's Health.

A new study highlights how depression may drive dysmenorrhea through shared genetic pathways, emphasizing the need for mental health screening and holistic care for women.

A recent study suggests the ketogenic diet could positively impact menstrual cycles by boosting ketones, potentially unlocking new therapeutic insights for women’s reproductive health.

A study of over 1 million births in Quebec reveals that pregnant women with hidradenitis suppurativa face increased risks of pregnancy complications and long-term health issues for both themselves and their offspring.

Rates of morbidity and mortality linked to adolescent pregnancy are significantly reduced using RHS.