Contemporary OBGYN week in review: second stage labor, postpartum depression, and more

Contemporary OBGYN week in review: second stage labor, postpartum depression, and more

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, November 6 - Friday, November 10, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.

1.) Management of active phase of second stage labor and risk of urinary, anal incontinence

Management of active phase of second stage labor and risk of urinary, anal incontinence | Image Credit: © geargodz - © geargodz - stock.adobe.com.

In a recent study, rates of urinary and anal incontinence were similar among patients receiving instructions for moderate vs intensive pushing for the active phase of second stage labor.

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2.) Study links long-term air pollution exposure to postpartum depression risk

Study links long-term air pollution exposure to postpartum depression risk | Image Credit: © ttlsc - © ttlsc - stock.adobe.com.

Discover the impact of air pollution on maternal mental health.

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3.) Higher abnormal cervical cancer screening rates reported among veterans

Higher abnormal cervical cancer screening rates reported among veterans | Image Credit: © Jo Panuwat D - © Jo Panuwat D - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study found that military veterans have 1.46 times higher odds of abnormal outcomes from cervical cancer screening tests compared to non-veterans.

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4.) Primary care visits fail to impact parental knowledge and attitudes on HPV vaccination: RAVE study findings

Primary care visits fail to impact parental knowledge and attitudes on HPV vaccination: RAVE study findings | Image Credit: © Tobias Arhelger - © Tobias Arhelger - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study reveals that despite health care visits, parents' knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination remain unchanged, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies to boost vaccine uptake.

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5.) Hematocrit levels in newborns: EPP vs. DCC study reveals surprising findings

Hematocrit levels in newborns: EPP vs. DCC study reveals surprising findings | Image Credit: © Gary - © Gary - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study in JAMA Network Open investigates the impact of extrauterine placental perfusion versus delayed cord clamping on hematocrit levels in newborns, shedding light on potential alternatives for optimizing infant outcomes during birth.

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