Category: Women’s & Children’s Health

Examining the relationship between food environment and gestational diabetes

Written by Fonge YN, Jain VD, Harrison C, Brooks M, Sciscione ACon

Fonge YN, Jain VD, Harrison C, Brooks M, Sciscione AC Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2020 11;2(4):100204 PMID: 33345920 Abstract BACKGROUND”>Studies have shown an association between the incidence of gestational diabetes and living in neighborhoods oversaturated with unhealthy foods.</Abstr: Studies have shown an association between the incidence of gestational diabetes and living in neighborhoods oversaturated

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Efficacy of ultrasound-indicated cerclage in twin pregnancies

Written by Roman A, Rochelson B, Fox NS, Hoffman M, Berghella V, Patel V, Calluzzo I, Saccone G, Fleischer Aon

Roman A, Rochelson B, Fox NS, Hoffman M, Berghella V, Patel V, Calluzzo I, Saccone G, Fleischer A Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015 Jun;212(6):788.e1-6 PMID: 25637840 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We sought to compare the perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies with short cervical length (CL) with ultrasound-indicated cerclage (UIC) vs no cerclage (control). STUDY DESIGN: This was

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A description of the methods of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: monitoring mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b)

Written by Haas DM, Parker CB, Wing DA, Parry S, Grobman WA, Mercer BM, Simhan HN, Hoffman MK, Silver RM, Wadhwa P, Iams JD, Koch MA, Caritis SN, Wapner RJ, Esplin MS, Elovitz MA, Foroud T, Peaceman AM, Saade GR, Willinger M, Reddy UM, on

Haas DM, Parker CB, Wing DA, Parry S, Grobman WA, Mercer BM, Simhan HN, Hoffman MK, Silver RM, Wadhwa P, Iams JD, Koch MA, Caritis SN, Wapner RJ, Esplin MS, Elovitz MA, Foroud T, Peaceman AM, Saade GR, Willinger M, Reddy UM, Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015 Apr;212(4):539.e1-539.e24 PMID: 25648779 Abstract OBJECTIVE: The primary aim

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Cardiovascular risk factors one year after a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

Written by Ehrenthal DB, Rogers S, Goldstein ND, Edwards DG, Weintraub WSon

Ehrenthal DB, Rogers S, Goldstein ND, Edwards DG, Weintraub WS J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2015 Jan;24(1):23-9 PMID: 25247261 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To identify differences in women’s cardiovascular risk, independent of obesity, one year after delivery of a pregnancy complicated by a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP). METHODS: We compared traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors of

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The timing of adverse events with Foley catheter preinduction cervical ripening; implications for outpatient use

Written by Sciscione AC, Bedder CL, Hoffman MK, Ruhstaller K, Shlossman PAon

Sciscione AC, Bedder CL, Hoffman MK, Ruhstaller K, Shlossman PA Am J Perinatol 2014 Oct;31(9):781-6 PMID: 24347259 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the rate and timing of adverse events that occur during preinduction cervical ripening using the Foley catheter before extrusion of the balloon and institution of oxytocin. STUDY DESIGN: Using electronic medical records,

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Fetal outcomes of elective delivery

Written by Hoffman MK, Merriam AA, Ehrenthal DBon

Hoffman MK, Merriam AA, Ehrenthal DB Clin Obstet Gynecol 2014 Jun;57(2):401-14 PMID: 24709710 Abstract Retrospective observational studies have suggested that delivery at or beyond 39 weeks has numerous neonatal benefits including less need for respiratory support, fewer neurodevelopmental delays and lower health care costs. This has lead governmental agencies, and professional organizations to endorse a

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Ankyloglossia its impact breastfeeding

Written by Henry L, Hayman Ron

Henry L, Hayman R Nurs Womens Health 2014 Apr;18(2):122-9 PMID: 24750651 Abstract This article contrasts two very different experiences of one mother breastfeeding her two sons to demonstrate the potential impact of ankyloglossia on breastfeeding. When too restrictive, ankyloglossia, also known as tongue-tie, can cause the newborn to ineffectively suckle at the breast. Breastfeeding difficulties

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Delivery timing and cesarean delivery risk in women with mild gestational diabetes mellitus

Written by Sutton AL, Mele L, Landon MB, Ramin SM, Varner MW, Thorp JM, Sciscione A, Catalano P, Harper M, Saade G, Caritis SN, Sorokin Y, Grobman WA, on

Sutton AL, Mele L, Landon MB, Ramin SM, Varner MW, Thorp JM, Sciscione A, Catalano P, Harper M, Saade G, Caritis SN, Sorokin Y, Grobman WA, Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2014 Mar; PMID: 24607755 Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between gestational age (GA) and induction of labor (IOL)

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Haptoglobin phenotype and abnormal uterine artery Doppler in a racially diverse cohort

Written by Weissgerber TL, McGee PL, Myatt L, Hauth JC, Varner MW, Wapner RJ, Thorp JM, Mercer BM, Peaceman AM, Ramin SM, Samuels P, Sciscione AC, Harper M, Saade G, Sorokin Y, on

Weissgerber TL, McGee PL, Myatt L, Hauth JC, Varner MW, Wapner RJ, Thorp JM, Mercer BM, Peaceman AM, Ramin SM, Samuels P, Sciscione AC, Harper M, Saade G, Sorokin Y, J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. 2014 Jan; PMID: 24345080 Abstract Abstract Objective: The anti-oxidant and proangiogenic protein haptoglobin (Hp) is believed to be important for

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Preconception maternal nutrition: a multi-site randomized controlled trial

Written by Hambidge KM, Krebs NF, Westcott JE, Garces A, Goudar SS, Kodkany BS, Pasha O, Tshefu A, Bose CL, Figueroa L, Goldenberg RL, Derman RJ, Friedman JE, Frank DN, McClure EM, Stolka K, Das A, Koso-Thomas M, Sundberg S, on

Hambidge KM, Krebs NF, Westcott JE, Garces A, Goudar SS, Kodkany BS, Pasha O, Tshefu A, Bose CL, Figueroa L, Goldenberg RL, Derman RJ, Friedman JE, Frank DN, McClure EM, Stolka K, Das A, Koso-Thomas M, Sundberg S, BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2014;14:111 PMID: 24650219 Abstract BACKGROUND: Research directed to optimizing maternal nutrition commencing prior to

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