Obstetrics-Gynecology & Women's Health

There are a number of reasons a child may show signs of puberty early with many not requiring treatment. However, full initiation of puberty before the normal age range can signal other problems.

What to look for when considering a diagnosis of central precocious puberty for a child.

Thelarche before age 8 years isn't always a cause for concern. What are the potential red flags?

Age of first menarche has long been seen as a girl's start to puberty, but breast development may be a better fit.

Puberty will happen for every child, but when it arrives early or is delayed both parent and child may be worried. A presentation at the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition discussed typical reasons for both early and delayed pubertal development.

A session at the virtual 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition highlights menstrual disorders in adolescent girls.

A female aged 13 years with morbid obesity and recent hospitalization for pyelonephritis presents with abdominal pain, tachycardia, and shortness of breath. What's the diagnosis?

Racial disparities abound in health care. How do they impact neonatal morbidity?

Adolescent oral contraceptive use is associated with a small yet meaningful increased risk of experiencing an episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) in early adulthood, especially among women with no history of MDD in adolescence.

An investigation looks into whether a new respiratory support system reduces intubation or death in the delivery room.

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.

Contraception for teenagers may seem like a taboo topic, but it is an important part of wellness care for adolescent girls.

Breastfeeding duration among New York City Latinx mothers by their birth region significantly varies, according to a recent analysis.

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.

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.

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) .

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.

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.

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.

This past year in particular, telehealth showed how effective it could be in delivering quality health care. An investigation looks at how it can be used to help expectant mothers and newborns have positive perinatal outcomes.

A study offers much needed information on the rate of infant mortality in infants who have prenatal exposure to opioids.

It’s not common, but some women may have been given the 9-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine either during or before pregnancy. A study examines the effect of such exposure on adverse birth outcomes.

Maternal asthma is a major risk factor for a child also developing asthma. A report examines whether vitamin D sufficiency in pregnancy can change that risk.

A higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.

An investigation examines whether moving from paper vouchers to electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards improved participation numbers for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

For some patients, the traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) test can be a traumatic event that shouldn't happen. An investigation examines whether a blind Pap test, which doesn't use a speculum, could be an adequate substitute.

A meta-analysis examines whether the umbilical cord management strategy used in preterm infants has an effect on mortality and morbidity.

Poverty is connected to a number of negative health outcomes. An investigation examines whether receiving a home eviction during pregnancy is linked to adverse birth outcomes, a determinant of a child’s lifelong health.

A report adds cardiovascular health in pregnancy as another determining factor of a child’s future health.

A report examines whether a Centers for Disease Control Program has improved management of infants born to mothers who are hepatitis B surface antigen–positive.