Prenatal Exposure to Acid Suppressor Medications and Development of Ductus Arteriosus in Term Newborns
Conclusion PDA incidence in term infants in our population was greater than previously reported. PPI and H2RA are both antiacids with different mechanisms of action. The similar OR for exposure to one as well as the other, and the lack of influence of the initial exposure period, are compatible with bias.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 16, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Segal, Ella Landau, Daniella Hassan, Lior Israeli, Adir Gorodischer, Rafael Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Characteristics Associated with Trial of Labor among Patients with Twin Pregnancies
Conclusion In this cohort of twin gestations with a high frequency of TOL, patient and provider characteristics are associated with attempting vaginal delivery. Variation in provider practices suggests differing skills and comfort with twin vaginal delivery may influence route of delivery decision-making in patients with twins.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 15, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cipres, Danielle T. Cowherd, Rachael B. Barry, Olivia H. Chen, Liqi Yee, Lynn M. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
Postpartum Outcomes in Patients Receiving Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis during Antepartum Admission
Conclusion In this small cohort study, increased wound hematomas were found in those who received inpatient antepartum AC prophylaxis with no difference in VTE occurrence. While adverse events were increased in the inpatient AC group, this was mostly associated with PP AC prophylaxis. Larger studies should be conducted to describe the true benefits and risks of antepartum AC prophylaxis and determine efficacy of this widely used practice.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 12, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hu, Muhan Blanchard, Christina T. Seasely, Angela R. Lu, Michelle Szychowski, Jeff M. Casey, Brian Tita, Alan T. Saade, George Subramaniam, Akila Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Predictors of Breastfeeding among Women Admitted with Severe Preeclampsia Before 34 Weeks
Conclusion Among patients with early sPREX, tobacco use in pregnancy was associated with noninitiation of BF at discharge, whereas young maternal age and maternal morbidity were associated with cessation of BF by routine PP visit. Further research is needed on how to support BF in this population, especially among patients with these associated factors.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 11, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Grundy, Sara J. Avram, Carmen M. Dillon, Jacquelyn Darling, Alice Zemtsov, Gregory Cate, Jennifer JM Wheeler, Sarahn Dotters-Katz, Sarah K. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
Reevaluating Associations between Prenatal Care Utilization and Current Trends in Preterm Birth
Conclusion Despite an increase in adequate PNC, there was a rise in PTB associated with inadequate and suboptimal PNC. PNC utilization was a stronger risk factor in recent years with higher PTB in patients who attended more than five PNC visits.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 11, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Champion, Macie L. Bushman, Elisa T. Martin, Kimberly D. Battarbee, Ashley N. Robbins, Lindsay S. Andrews, William W. Tita, Alan T. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Current State of Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-up Programs in North America: A Children's Hospitals Neonatal Consortium Report
Conclusion NDFU clinics are almost universal within CHNC centers. Commonalities and variances in practice highlight opportunities for data sharing and development of best practices.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 5, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Qui ñones Cardona, Vilmaris Cohen, Susan S. Cook, Noah Cizmeci, Mehmet N. Chandel, Amit DiGeronimo, Robert Gogcu, Semsa Jano, Eni Kojima, Katsuaki Lee, Kyong-Soon McAdams, Ryan M. Menkiti, Ogechukwu Mietzsch, Ulrike Peeples, Eric Sewell, Elizabeth Shenbe Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Trial of Labor versus Repeat Cesarean Delivery in Individuals with Morbid Obesity after Previous Cesarean Delivery
Conclusion TOLAC among obese individuals could be offered in selected cases.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 4, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lee, Misooja Almeida, Tawany C. Saade, George Kawakita, Tetsuya Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of an Oxytocin Decision Support Checklist on Oxytocin Use and Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Conclusion Oxytocin checklist use was associated with decreased oxytocin use patterns at the expense of longer labor times. Findings were more pronounced with EMR integration.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 2, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kandahari, Nazineen Tucker, Lue-Yen Raine-Bennett, Tina Palacios, Janelle Schneider, Allison N. Mohta, Vanitha J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Variability in Diagnosis and Management of Hypoglycemia in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion There is still large variability in current practices related to hypoglycemia. Further research is needed not only to provide evidence to support the values used as a numerical definition for hypoglycemia, but also on the efficacy of current strategies used to manage this condition.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - April 2, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Dinu, Daniela Hagan, Joseph L. Rozance, Paul J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Use of Postpartum Hemorrhage Checklist during Vaginal Deliveries: A Quality Improvement Study
Conclusion This study demonstrated successful implementation of a checklist protocol where no checklist was previously being used, with sustained use in an average of 67% of PPH cases over 20 months. Checklist use was consistent across subgroups and was associated with higher use of interventions shown to lower blood loss.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 30, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bruce, Katharine E. Desai, Shivani Reilly, Kelly Keil, Arianna Swanson, Michelle Cobb, Benjamin Zahn, Katelin McKenzie, Christine Coviello, Elizabeth Mallampati, Divya Tully, Kristin P. Kolarczyk, Lavinia Maaske, Shannon Quist-Nelson, Johanna Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Neonatal Outcomes are Similar between Patients with Resolved and Those with Persistent Oligohydramnios
Conclusion Patients whose oligohydramnios resolved were diagnosed earlier yet had similar rates of neonatal resuscitation but higher rates of FGR than those who had persistent oligohydramnios.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 26, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Whelan, Anna R. Has, Phinnara Savitz, David A. Danilack, Valery A. Lewkowitz, Adam K. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
A Crossover Trial Evaluating Coconut Oil as an Alternative to Commercial Ultrasound Gel in Obstetrical Ultrasounds
Conclusion Ultrasound images collected with coconut oil as the coupling agent are equivalent in quality to those collected using commercial ultrasound gel. Patients also preferred the use of coconut oil during their ultrasound, making its use a possible way to improve the patient ultrasound experience. Coconut oil has the potential as an alternative coupling agent that could significantly increase access to ultrasound use in resource-limited settings.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 26, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Edelman, Claire Rouse, Caroline Yang, Ziyi Cook, Myanna Daggy, Joanne Shanks, Anthony Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Perinatal Outcomes of Late Preterm Rupture of Membranes with or without Latency Antibiotics
Conclusion Latency antibiotics administered to women admitted with ROM between 340/7 and 366/7 weeks' gestation did not decrease the rate of neonatal sepsis.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 26, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Abu Nofal, Mais Massalha, Manal Diab, Marwa Abboud, Maysa Asla Jamhour, Aya Said, Waseem Talmon, Gil Mresat, Samah Mattar, Kamel Garmi, Gali Zafran, Noah Reiss, Ari Salim, Raed Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Cost of Developing and Implementing an Antepartum Referral Program for Penicillin Allergy Evaluation at a Single Academic Tertiary Care Hospital
Conclusion The cost of developing a penicillin allergy referral program in pregnancy was modest and did not significantly alter short-term cost of care with potential for long-term cost benefit. Verification of a reported penicillin allergy is an integral part of antibiotic stewardship, and the pregnancy period should be utilized as an important opportunity to perform this evaluation.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 21, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Burn, Martina S. Xu, Xiao Kwah, Jason Liao, Jane Son, Moeun Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
Increased Maternal BMI at Time of Delivery Associated with Poor Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
Conclusion Increased maternal BMI at delivery was associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. These findings have implications for clinical counseling regarding risks of pregnancy and delivery for overweight and obese patients and may help inform future studies to improve safety, especially by examining reasons for high cesarean rates.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - March 21, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Steffen, Haley A. Swartz, Samantha R. Kenne, Kimberly A. Wendt, Linder H. Jackson, J. Brooks Rysavy, Mary B. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
