A Prospective Study of Lactate Levels in Uncomplicated Spontaneous and Induced Labor
Conclusion Lactate levels increase significantly once a patient reaches complete cervical dilation within 30 minutes of pushing. This increase is more pronounced, although significantly, in patients with chorioamnionitis. As sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, this pilot study is relevant for providers to see the natural course of lactate levels in labor.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 30, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kleinmann, Whitney Zofkie, Amanda McIntire, Donald Adhikari, Emily H. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
The Diagnostic Yield of Chromosomal Microarray Analysis in Third-Trimester Fetal Abnormalities
Conclusion The 6.2% detection rate of significant CNVs in late-onset fetal anomalies confirms the value of CMA in third-trimester amniocentesis. The findings underscore the necessity of CMA for detecting CNVs potentially overlooked by NIPT and emphasize the importance of thorough genetic counseling.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 30, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Elron, Eyal Maya, Idit Shefer-Averbuch, Noa Kahana, Sarit Matar, Reut Klein, Kochav Agmon-Fishman, Ifat Gurevitch, Merav Basel-Salmon, Lina Levy, Michal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Periviable Premature Rupture of Membranes —Maternal and Neonatal Risks: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusion Women who undergo expectant management following periviable rupture of membranes experience significantly increased risks of sepsis, chorioamnionitis, and laparotomy. Overall, 39% of neonates survive to discharge. Knowledge of these risks is critical to counseling patients with this diagnosis.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 29, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Saucedo, Alexander M. Calvert, Chase Chiem, Adrian Groves, Alan Ghartey, Kobina Cahill, Alison G. Harper, Lorie M. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
Clinical and Growth Correlates of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants with Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Intestinal Perforation
Conclusion Infants who develop severe ROP following surgical NEC/SIP are likely to be younger, smaller, have been exposed to more O2, develop AKI, and grow poorly compared with those did not develop severe ROP.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 26, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Garg, Parvesh M. Riddick, Robin A. Ansari, Md A.Y. Meilstrup, Asha C. Zepponi, David Smith, Andrea Mungan, Nils Shenberger, Jeffrey Hillegass, William B. Garg, Padma P. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Increased Rates of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion We found a statistically significant increase in the rate of HDP during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there was no change in the proportion of severe disease, suggesting that this increase did not significantly impact clinical morbidity.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 25, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sinnott, Colleen M. Freret, Taylor S. Clapp, Mark A. Little, Sarah E. Tags: SMFM 2020 Source Type: research
Association between SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes by Race/Ethnicity in a Large Integrated Health Care System
Conclusion The findings highlight racial/ethnic disparities in the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and adverse perinatal outcomes. The risk of neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection was highest for Asian/Pacific Islanders. We also observed a remarkably high risk of ICU admission for non-Hispanic White mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 25, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mensah, Nana A. Fassett, Michael J. Lurvey, Lawrence D. Oyelese, Yinka Braun, David Sacks, David A. Shi, Jiaxiao Khadka, Nehaa Chiu, Vicki Y. Peltier, Morgan R. Getahun, Darios Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Stratified by Severity
Conclusion CMHO was higher among those with HDP. After stratification, only those with preeclampsia with severe features had an increased risk of CMHO. Among individuals with HDP, those who also had a PPH had worse neonatal outcomes than those without hemorrhage.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 25, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cagino, Kristen A. Wiley, Rachel L. Ghose, Ipsita Ciomperlik, Hailie N. Sibai, Baha M. Mendez-Figueroa, Hector Chauhan, Suneet P. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Use of Respiratory and Contact Precautions to Decrease the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Was Not Associated with a Decrease in Endometritis –Intra-Amniotic Infection
Conclusion The use of respiratory and contact precautions to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2 was not associated with risk of endometritis/IAI.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 24, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Roig, Jacqueline DeBolt, Chelsea A. Cabrera, Mariela Spiera, Emily Goldberger, Cody Bianco, Angela Stone, Joanne A. Factor, Stephanie H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Who Developed Elevated Blood Pressure and Stage I Hypertension after 20 Weeks Gestation
Conclusion Elevated or stage 1 BP >20 weeks of pregnancy are associated with HDP, FGR, and placental abruption.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Woolcock, Helen Parra, Natalia Zhang, Yijia Reddy, Uma M. Bello, Natalie A. Miller, Eliza Booker, Whitney A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Patient Perspectives on Outpatient versus Inpatient Cervical Ripening for Induction of Labor
Conclusion Outpatient cervical ripening can be a patient-centered solution to obstetric throughput challenges arising from increased numbers of inductions. Those who underwent outpatient cervical ripening had similar perceived control to those who underwent inpatient cervical ripening, suggesting that individual patient preferences are most important in determining the optimal setting for care. The patients' reported experiences identified focus areas for process improvement efforts and future research, including improving patient education regarding expectations and innovating new pain management strategies for cervical...
Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Watters, Amber Ekpe, Etoroabasi Okafor, Annette Donelan, Emily Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Association between Sickle Cell Disease and Postpartum Severe Maternal Morbidity
Conclusion SCD is significantly associated with an increased risk of SMM during the delivery admission and through 42 days' postdischarge. Active crisis at delivery further increases the risk of SMM.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Poliektov, Natalie E. Vuncannon, Danielle M. Ha, Thoa K. Lindsay, Michael K. Chandrasekaran, Suchitra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Exploring the Limits of Artificial Intelligence for Referencing Scientific Articles
Conclusion To ensure the reliability of scientific information being disseminated, authors must exercise caution when utilizing AI for scientific writing and literature search. However, despite their limitations, collaborative partnerships between AI systems and researchers have the potential to drive synergistic advancements, leading to improved patient care and outcomes.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Graf, Emily M. McKinney, Jordan A. Dye, Alexander B. Lin, Lifeng Sanchez-Ramos, Luis Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Gestational Age-Specific Markers Associated with Postnatal Intervention in Fetal Suspicion of Coarctation of the Aorta
Conclusion We outlined sensitive and specific fetal markers associated with postnatal CoA based on GA at suspicion.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Amar, Sam Moore, Shiran S. Wutthigate, Punnanee Ohayon, Amanda Martinez, Daniela V. Simoneau, Jessica Renaud, Claudia Altit, Gabriel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Corrigendum: Outcomes among Neonates after a Diagnosis of Persistent or Transient Fetal Growth Restriction Delivered at Term
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ramos, Sebastian Z. Has, Phinnara Gimovsky, Alexis C. Danilack, Valery A. Savitz, David A. Lewkowitz, Adam K. Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Maternal Morbidity among Black Women in the United States
Conclusion The three factors most associated with SMM among NHBP are potentially avoidable or modifiable by aggressive screening, prevention, and treatment of preeclampsia and preterm birth as well as reducing cesarean rates in this population.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 19, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ibrahim Sous, Catrine Moravec, William DeFranco, Emily Kelly, Elizabeth A. Rossi, Robert M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
