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Severe maternal morbidity during first birth reduces chances of future births

30 Nov 2024

First-time mothers who sustain life-threatening events during pregnancy, delivery, and up to 42 days postpartum are less likely to have more children, as suggested in a large retrospective study.

Severe maternal morbidity during first birth reduces chances of future births

30 Nov 2024

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024 by

A study presented at RCOG 2024 supports the non-removal of incidentally identified cervical polyps, given the low incidence of malignancy and the cost-effectiveness of such approach.

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024 by

Tranexamic acid was as effective as norethisterone in reducing menstrual blood loss and the duration of menstrual period in women with heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

28 Nov 2024

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024 by

A study suggests that measuring fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglyceride levels early in pregnancy can identify women at high risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

27 Nov 2024

Hypo-, hyperthyroidism causally linked to pre-eclampsia

27 Nov 2024

Hyper- and hypothyroidism are causally associated with pre-eclampsia (PE), but PE does not causally influence thyroid dysfunctions, suggest the results of a Mendelian randomization (MR) study.

Hypo-, hyperthyroidism causally linked to pre-eclampsia

27 Nov 2024

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

27 Nov 2024 by

Data presented at RCOG 2024 reflect the suitability of methoxyflurane – a short-acting analgesic delivered via a handheld, self-administered inhaler device – for use in the performance of minor gynaecology procedures.

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

27 Nov 2024

Healthy prenatal diet linked to better infant growth

27 Nov 2024

Following a healthy prenatal diet, as outlined by the US Dietary Guidelines, helps reduce the likelihood of rapid or slow infant growth, both of which are risk factors for obesity, according to a study.

Healthy prenatal diet linked to better infant growth

27 Nov 2024

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

27 Nov 2024 by

Adding intrauterine misoprostol to oxytocin significantly reduced the incidence of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in women who underwent caesarean section (CS) compared with oxytocin alone, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

27 Nov 2024

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

26 Nov 2024 by

In the management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), a combination therapy of fosfomycin, clindamycin, and metronidazole has shown superiority over erythromycin plus metronidazole, while azithromycin has emerged as a promising alternative to erythromycin, with both regimens associated with favourable outcomes, as shown in two studies presented at RCOG 2024.

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

26 Nov 2024

Maternal faecal microbiota transfer helps address gut dysbiosis in C-section–delivered infants

22 Nov 2024 by

Transplantation of maternal faecal microbiota may safely correct gut microbiota imbalance in infants born via caesarean section (C-section), according to the results of the SECFLOR* trial.

Maternal faecal microbiota transfer helps address gut dysbiosis in C-section–delivered infants

22 Nov 2024

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Severe maternal morbidity during first birth reduces chances of future births

Severe maternal morbidity during first birth reduces chances of future births

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

Tranexamic acid as good as norethisterone for HMB treatment

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

Early pregnancy fasting blood sugar, triglyceride signal GDM

Hypo-, hyperthyroidism causally linked to pre-eclampsia

Hypo-, hyperthyroidism causally linked to pre-eclampsia

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

Inhaled analgesic provides adequate pain relief for minor gynae procedures

Healthy prenatal diet linked to better infant growth

Healthy prenatal diet linked to better infant growth

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

Add-on intrauterine misoprostol lowers PPH risk during caesarean delivery

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

Combination therapy with fosfomycin, azithromycin: A win for PPROM management

Maternal faecal microbiota transfer helps address gut dysbiosis in C-section–delivered infants

Maternal faecal microbiota transfer helps address gut dysbiosis in C-section–delivered infants