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A pregnant woman taking her blood pressure at home and smiling at the camera person.

Mom's High BP Not a Driver of Offspring's Cardiometabolic Woes in Adulthood

Mendelian randomization analysis supports greater role of environmental factors

AMA over a photo of Chicago, IL.

AMA Delegates Spar Over Medicaid Coverage for Undocumented Pregnant Women

"We have to stop looking at this as an 'us versus them'" situation, says delegate

AMA over a photo of Chicago, IL.

More Support Needed for Abortion Training for Med Students, Say AMA Delegates

"Termination of pregnancy is a critical aspect of caring for our patients"

A computer rendering of a fetus in utero.

Preterm Birth Drug Tied to Cancer Risk in Those Exposed in Utero

Mothers who took 17-OHPC for miscarriage in the 1950s and 1960s had offspring at greater risk

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California Couple Sues Fertility Clinic After 'Heartbreaking' Embryo Mix-Up

Baby girls had to be swapped months after their births

Obesity Week over a photo of Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center in Dallas, Texas.

Some Babies Get Bad Start on Obesity Risk From Mom

Obesity plus comorbid conditions linked to greater adiposity, study showed

ASRM over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center

How Does Advancing Paternal Age Impact IVF Outcomes?

After adjusting for mom's age, no effect seen on pregnancy or neonatal outcomes

ASRM over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center

How Did the Pandemic Affect Anxiety in Early Pregnancy?

Worrying about COVID-19 tied to more than twofold risk of anxiety

ASRM over a photo of the Baltimore Convention Center

Heparin of No Benefit to IVF Patients With Recurrent Implantation Failure

No improvement in live birth rates, pregnancy rates

AAFP over a photo of a male physician making a protective gesture around a family icon.

AAFP New York Delegation Prepares to Fight for Reproductive Rights

Group backs policy resolutions for abortion access and against the Hyde Amendment

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Cesarean Deliveries Skyrocket in Pregnant Women With COVID-19

Nearly 60% of symptomatic patients required emergency care versus normal hospital rate of 2%

AAP over an illustration of a child getting vaccinated by a doctor

Perinatal COVID: More Answers Needed on Preterm Birth, Maternal Mortality

Evolving questions about new moms and infants during the pandemic

A close up of a pile of Tylenol tablets.

Warning on Tylenol in Pregnancy No Cause for Alarm

More research is needed, but the review should not alter clinical decision-making, experts say

A pensive pregnant woman lies on the couch

Mental Health Disorders Linked to Higher Childbirth Costs

Pregnant patients with trauma, stress-related illnesses had the highest costs

A photo of an epidural kit.

Does Slight Autism Risk With Epidurals Matter?

Study authors and JAMA editorial say probably not

A pregnant physician looks at MRI images on a tablet in her office

COVID Vax Exemptions for Pregnant Healthcare Workers?

Hospital policymakers are juggling staffing shortages, conflicting laws, and CDC guidelines

A male technician performs an ultrasound on an out of focus pregnant woman

Large Uterine Fibroid in Pregnant Woman

Cesarean myomectomy of large fibroids is safe in the right setting

A photo of the Texas Senate chamber.

Lawmakers Don't Care for Patients. Doctors Do.

And we must respond with force

A hissing snake coiled in the shape of a uterus on a rough map of the state of Texas.

HHS Announces Actions in Response to Texas Law Banning Abortions After 6 Weeks

Agency increases family planning funds, reminds providers of need to treat medical emergencies

A pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask in the ICU.

More States Seeing Uptick of Pregnant COVID Patients in ICUs

Nearly all are unvaccinated, sources say

A vial of Heparin Sodium Injection over a computer rendering of a blood clot blocking a vein.

Is Heparin-Based Thromboprophylaxis Necessary for Obstetric Patients?

Time to reconsider its use to prevent VTE in pregnant patients, study suggests

A young pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask and pulse oximeter lies in a hospital bed

'Alarming' Number of Pregnant Women Admitted to Alabama ICUs

The trend points to just how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated, physicians say

FDA WARNING Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels and Lotions over a photo of a bottle of EcoGel 200 ultrasound gel.

FDA Warns on Contamination Risk With Eco-Med Ultrasound Gels

Healthcare providers must toss all of company's gels and lotions, agency says

A young adult male has an eye exam at an ophthalmology clinic.

Watch for Eye Problems in Kids Born to Mothers With Diabetes

Any type of diabetes exposure in utero increased risk for high refractive error

A pregnant young Asian woman tests her glucose levels.

Gestational Diabetes Rates Climb Among All Racial, Ethnic Groups

Variation in rates between subgroups highlight racial disparities, editorialists say

A preterm infant in an incubator in the neonatal ICU.

Preterm Birth, Autism Link Cemented

Big Swedish study documents "dose-response" relationship

IAS over a red AIDS ribbon laying on a world map.

Vaginal Ring as Safe as Oral PrEP in Late Pregnancy

Interim analysis of small open-label trial finds adverse outcomes are rare

A woman in a hospital bed experiencing labor pains during childbirth.

Low-Weight Babies Delivered Early Do Worse in School

Results highlight a need to assess long-term outcomes of obstetric interventions, experts say

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Empathy: The Most Critical Skill in Medicine

Caring for a patient means putting yourself in their shoes

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'Can You Explain Why You鈥檙e Sending Me to the ICU?'

Doctor-turned-patient reflects on empathy in medicine after harrowing birth of her child

A young pregnant woman takes a selfie with her smartphone while receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Is Confirmation Bias Guiding COVID Vaccine Recommendations?

Policy must be based on indisputable evidence

A mother who is covering her face with her hands lies next to a crying baby on a shag carpet.

Zuranolone Eases Core Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Rapid-acting drug may change the treatment paradigm, researcher said

EASL over a computer rendering of a liver

Dads With Obesity Mostly Cleared in Their Children's NAFLD

U.K. study confirms it's mainly mom's fault

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Ethics Consult: Help Family Have 'Savior Child' for Marrow Donation? MD/JD Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

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Best Pediatric Endocrinology Hospitals; Standards of Diabetes Care Updated

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

An ultrasound of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a fetus

Fetal Surgery Boosts Survival for Babies With Severe Birth Defect

Randomized trial confirms benefit of complex fetal procedure

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

Guns for Vaccinations; IU Health Joins the Mandate Club; NFL Ends 'Race-Norming'

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

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Qelbree Hits Shelves; Schizophrenia-Related Cognitive Impairment Breakthrough

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A pregnant woman wearing an oxygen mask and pulse oximeter lies in a hospital bed.

COVID-19 Mortality Low Among In-Hospital Pregnant Patients

But pregnant women should continue taking precautions to avoid infection, researcher says

A pregnant woman gets ready to take notes during a telehealth visit with her physician.

Op-Ed: Prenatal Care Needs a Redesign

Let's take this opportunity to create an evidenced-based and patient-centered approach

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