Association between Individual versus Community-level Social Vulnerability and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome among Pregnant Individuals Receiving Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
Conclusion Among pregnant persons receiving buprenorphine enrolled in a multidisciplinary prenatal and addition care program, while individual risk factors that measure adverse social determinants of health were associated with an NOWS diagnosis in the infant, community-level social vulnerability as measured by the SVI was not associated with the outcome.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 23, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mason, Isabelle Abdelwahab, Mahmoud Stiles, Alexandra Wu, Jiqiang Venkatesh, Kartik K. Rood, Kara M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
An Externally Validated Model to Predict Prolonged Induction of Labor with an Unfavorable Cervix
Conclusion Our externally validated model was efficient in predicting prolonged induction of labor with an unfavorable cervix.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 23, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kawakita, Tetsuya Saeed, Haleema Huang, Jim C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Maternal Group B Streptococcus Prophylaxis Improvement using an Electronic Medical Record Dynamic Order Set
Conclusion Routine universal use of a dynamic admission labor/induction order set was associated with high and improved adherence to GBS prophylaxis guidelines.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 22, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tomlinson, Mark W. Baker, Rachael Ulrich, Jennifer Shah, Maulin Marginean, Horia Girolami, Stephen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Spinal Hypotension and Time from Spinal-to-Delivery in Scheduled Cesarean Deliveries: Association with Neonatal Acidosis
Conclusion Despite universal exposure to prophylactic vasopressors, sustained hypotension after spinal anesthesia was still associated with neonatal acidosis, but no other adverse perinatal outcomes. Our findings may provide additional support for the adoption of prophylactic vasopressors to reduce spinal hypotension and downstream effects on the neonate from intraoperative hemodynamic instability.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 22, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kazzi, Nayla G. Chen, Han-Yang Lee, Linden Nazeer, Sarah A. Brown, Kendra Sibai, Baha M. Chauhan, Suneet P. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Acceptance of Routine Vaccines in Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusion During the COVID-19 pandemic era, pregnant people at large were more likely to accept the influenza vaccine. However, this trend did not apply to Tdap, and high-risk groups with public insurance and medical comorbidities. This study highlights potential disparities in vaccination rates, which need to be accounted for when evaluating national vaccine trends. These data support increased efforts in vaccine counseling for high-risk populations.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 21, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Perelman, Allison D. Trostle, Megan E. Pecoriello, Jillian Quinn, Gwendolyn P. Roman, Ashley S. Penfield, Christina A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Thermoregulation-Focused Implementation of Delayed Cord Clamping among < 34 Weeks' Gestational Age Neonates
Conclusion Performing DCC in preterm neonates was feasible and beneficial without increasing admission hypothermia.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 21, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Orton, Melissa Theilen, Lauren Clark, Erin Baserga, Mariana Lauer, Sarah Ou, Zhining Presson, Angela P. Dupont, Tara Katheria, Anup Singh, Yogen Chan, Belinda Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Fetal PR Interval in Pregnancies with Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy: A Case –Control Study
Conclusion PR interval is longer in fetuses of women with ICP. PR interval was significantly correlated with bile acid levels, and administration of UDCA significantly reduced PR interval.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 21, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Guerra, Manuel Monta ño, Ignacio Haye, Mar ía T. Toro, Victoria Maiz, Nerea Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cytokine Levels in Neonates: Unveiling the Impact of Perinatal Inflammation on Prematurity
Conclusion Our study underscores significant cytokine profile differences between full-term and very preterm newborns in early life. Elevated IL-6 and IL-8 levels in preterm infants suggest potential perinatal inflammation links to prematurity.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 21, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Benincasa, Bianca C. Rieck, Laura G.B. Procianoy, Renato S. Silveira, Rita C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Relationship between Gestational Weight Gain and Cesarean Delivery among Patients undergoing Induction of Labor
Conclusion This study demonstrates that weight gain above NAM guidelines is associated with more than a 50% increased odds of cesarean. Patients should be informed of this association as gestational weight gain may be a modifiable risk factor for cesarean delivery.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bender, Whitney R. Hamm, Rebecca F. Dolin, Cara Levine, Lisa D. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
Novel Umbilical Catheter Securement and Protection Device for Umbilical Line Securement during Laparotomy
Conclusion NUSD is an umbilical catheter securement device with low malposition rate, specifically during perioperative period with heightened risk for dislodgement.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Salimi-Jazi, Fereshteh Wood, Lauren Rafeeqi, Talha Yamada, Nicole Fuerch, Janene Wall, James Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Selection of Standards for Sonographic Fetal Femur Length by Use of z-scores
Conclusion Of the norms studied, the WHO standard is likely best for diagnosis of abnormal FL.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 16, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Combs, C Andrew Del Rosario, Amber Ashimi Balogun, Olaide Bowman, Zachary S. Amara, Sushma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Investigation of Anti-SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG Levels in Breast Milk after Vaccination or COVID-19 Infection
Conclusion Both vaccination and natural COVID-19 infection during pregnancy leads to the passive transfer of specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies to BM. These results are important to overcome vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination levels in expectant mothers.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 14, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Temocin, Fatih Çaycı, Yeliz Tanrıverdi Seren, Canan Kuruoglu, Tuba Atilla, Aynur Birinci, Asuman Tanyel, Esra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Correlation between Fetal Monitor Decelerations Area and Neonatal Cord pH among Preeclamptic parturient: an Automated Approach to a Clinical Challenge
Conclusion Among parturients with preeclampsia, EFM indices may assist in the diagnosis of fetal acidemia. Further studies are needed to strengthen and establish the use of electronic EFM in the management of labor and delivery.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 14, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rotem, Reut Theodor, Ella Hirsch, Ayala Rottenstreich, Misgav Salem, Shimrit Y. Weintraub, Adi Y. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Reducing Opioid Prescribing after Cesarean Delivery by Utilizing a Tailored Opioid Prescribing Algorithm
Conclusion Tailored opioid prescribing reduced the number of opioid tablets prescribed and increased the proportion of patients who were discharged without an opioid prescription.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 14, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: McKenzie, Christine P. Straube, Lacey E. Webster, Carolyn M. Nielsen, Matthew E. Stuebe, Alison M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of Body Mass Index on Post-Bolus Magnesium Levels in the Obstetric Patient
Conclusion Increasing BMI has a significant effect on post-bolus serum magnesium levels regardless of standard loading dose used. Immediately after bolus administration, obese gravidas are significantly less likely to reach levels effective for eclamptic seizure prophylaxis. When considering which bolus to administer in an obese gravida, it may be more beneficial to choose a 6 g load.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - November 10, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: De Zoysa, Madushka Y. Westermann, Melissa Yang, Tyler Chung, Judith H. Tags: SMFM Fellows Research Series Source Type: research
