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Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring Versus Office Visits in High-Risk Preeclampsia: A Multicenter RCT

A multicenter RCT demonstrates remote blood pressure monitoring reduces antenatal visits and hospital admissions without compromising maternal or fetal outcomes in women at high risk of preeclampsia.

Oct 7, 2026
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Clinical AI Competence in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Balancing Innovation with Patient Safety and Accountability

The integration of artificial intelligence in obstetrics and gynecology necessitates clinical competence to ensure patient safety, verify outputs, and maintain physician accountability. Structured training and evaluation are essential for r

Oct 6, 2026
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Pre-pregnancy Uterine Surgery Linked to Increased Risks of Preterm Birth and Stillbirth: Insights from a Large Population Study

Uterine surgery before first pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm birth and stillbirth, with risk magnifying after repeated procedures, highlighting the need for careful surgical decision-making and enhanced antenatal mon

Sep 9, 2026Sign in to read
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Enhanced Early Detection of Fetal Anomalies: Evaluating the StaFFAUS Protocol in First-Trimester Ultrasound Screening

The novel StaFFAUS protocol significantly improves early detection and diagnostic performance of fetal structural anomalies in first-trimester ultrasound compared to ISUOG protocols, maintaining clinical feasibility.

Aug 31, 2026
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High Versus Low Transvaginal Cerclage for Preventing Preterm Birth: Insights from the C-STICH Trial Secondary Analysis

This secondary analysis of the C-STICH trial compares pregnancy outcomes following high versus low vaginal cerclage in women at high risk of preterm birth, finding no significant difference in pregnancy loss but a modest benefit of high cer

Aug 22, 2026
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Neurodivergent-responsive obstetric care: Practical communication strategies for pregnancy and birth

A concise clinical summary of a new neurodivergent-responsive framework for obstetric care, outlining practical communication plans and intrapartum adaptations to improve consent, cooperation, and safety.

Aug 12, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Hantavirus in Pregnancy: Why Obstetricians Need a High Index of Suspicion

Hantavirus infection in pregnancy is rare but potentially fatal. Obstetricians should suspect it after rodent or travel exposure, recognize rapid respiratory decline, and prioritize supportive critical care because no proven antiviral thera

Jun 17, 2026
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Phenotyping Preeclampsia Using Unsupervised Machine Learning: A Prospective Cohort Study

Unsupervised machine learning identified three distinct preeclampsia phenotypes linked to timing of delivery, placental dysfunction, fetal growth, and complications, suggesting a path toward more personalized risk assessment and management.

Jun 6, 2026
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Association Between Delivery Mode and Postpartum Psychiatric Conditions

A large U.S. cohort study found higher rates of postpartum psychiatric conditions after planned or unplanned cesarean delivery, but not after successful operative vaginal delivery, highlighting the need for closer postpartum mental health f

May 28, 2026
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Association Between Racial Segregation of Labor and Delivery Services and Use of Trial of Labor and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Hospitals that serve more Black patients had higher rates of trial of labor after cesarean and VBAC success among low-risk patients, suggesting hospital practices may influence cesarean-related disparities.

May 20, 2026
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Six Hours May Be Enough for Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade After Postpartum Hemorrhage

A randomized trial found that 6 hours of intrauterine balloon tamponade was noninferior to 18 hours for controlling postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery, suggesting earlier removal may be reasonable in stable patients.

May 13, 2026
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A New Dutch Prediction Model Identifies Nulliparous Women at Higher Risk of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury

A Dutch nationwide study developed and temporally validated two OASI risk models for nulliparous women, with moderate discrimination but excellent calibration. The models may help target counseling and preventive obstetric strategies.

Apr 20, 2026Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

The Rising Burden of Anemia in Pregnancy: Epidemiological Trends, Clinical Impact, and Evolving Management Strategies

This review synthesizes recent evidence on pregnancy-related anemia, highlighting a 25.6% US prevalence, the clinical significance of iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA), and the critical impact on maternal-fetal outcomes and cardiovascul

Apr 2, 2026
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Clinical Trajectory of Early-Onset Severe Fetal Growth Restriction: Insights into Umbilical Artery Doppler Progression and Management

This report examines the progression of Umbilical Artery Doppler abnormalities in 241 severe early-onset FGR cases, providing critical timelines for clinical deterioration, delivery planning, and fetal death risk assessment.

Mar 30, 2026
Clinical Updates

Optimizing Iron Deficiency Management in Pregnancy: A Synthesis of Evidence for Intravenous Ferumoxytol vs. Oral Ferrous Sulfate

This clinical review evaluates the superior efficacy of intravenous ferumoxytol over oral iron for treating gestational anemia, analyzing hematologic recovery and maternal outcomes based on the latest RCT evidence.

Mar 20, 2026
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Mapping the Countdown: Umbilical Artery Doppler Deterioration and Mortality Risk in Severe Early-Onset Fetal Growth Restriction

This study quantifies the rapid progression of Doppler abnormalities in severe early-onset FGR, providing critical timelines for corticosteroid administration and delivery planning to mitigate fetal death risks in high-risk pregnancies.

Mar 18, 2026
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Scheduled Early-Term Birth: A Proven Strategy to Prevent Pre-eclampsia in High-Risk Pregnancies

The PREVENT-PE trial demonstrates that risk-stratified scheduled birth at 37–38 weeks reduces pre-eclampsia incidence by 30% without increasing neonatal morbidity or emergency cesarean sections, offering a new standard for late-pregnancy ma

Jan 8, 2026

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