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2013
561 Nonmedically Indicated Early-Term Deliveries (April 2013)
560 Medically Indicated Late-Preterm and Early-Term Deliveries (April 2013)
559 Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request (April 2013)
558 Integrating Immunizations Into Practice (April 2013)
557 Management of Acute Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Nonpregnant Reproductive-Aged Women (April 2013)
556 Postmenopausal Estrogen Therapy: Route of Administration and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (April 2013)
555 Hospital Disaster Preparedness for Obstetricians and Facilities Providing Maternity Care (March 2013)
554 Reproductive and Sexual Coercion (February 2013)
553 Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction (February 2013)
(Replaces No. 369, June 2007)
552 Benefits to Women of Medicaid Expansion Through the Affordable Care Act (January 2013)
551 Coping With the Stress of Medical Professional Liability Litigation (January 2013)
(Replaces No. 497, August 2011)
550 Maternal-Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele (January 2013)
549 Obesity in Pregnancy (January 2013)
(Replaces No. 315, September 2005)
548 Weight Gain During Pregnancy (January 2013)
2012
547 Health Care for Women in the Military and Women Veterans (December 2012)
546 Tracking and Reminder Systems (December 2012)
(Replaces No. 461, August 2010)
545 Noninvasive Prenatal Testing for Fetal Aneuploidy (December 2012)
544 Over-the-Counter Access to Oral Contraceptives (December 2012)
543 Timing of Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth (December 2012)
542 Access to Emergency Contraception (November 2012)
541 Professional Relationships With Industry (November 2012)
(Replaces No. 401, March 2008)
540 Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Among Users of Drospirenone-Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills (November 2012)
539 Adolescents and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception: Implants and Intrauterine Devices (October 2012)
(Replaces No. 392, December 2007)
538 Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs (October 2012)
537 Reprocessed Single-Use Devices (October 2012)
536 Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Women of Color (September 2012)
(Replaces No. 414, August 2008)
535 Reproductive Health Care for Incarcerated Women and Adolescent Females (August 2012)
534 Well-Woman Visit (August 2012)
533 Lead Screening During Pregnancy and Lactation (August 2012)
532 Compounded Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Therapy (August 2012)
(Replaces No. 387, November 2007 and No. 322, November 2005)
531 Improving Medication Safety (August 2012)
(Replaces No. 331, April 2006 and No. 400, March 2008)
530 Access to Postpartum Sterilization (July 2012)
529 Placenta Accreta (July 2012)
528 Adoption (June 2012)
(Replaces No. 368, June 2007)
527 Personalized Genomic Testing for Disease Risk (June 2012)
526 Standardization of Practice to Improve Outcomes (May 2012)
525 Health Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women (May 2012)
524 Opioid Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction in Pregnancy (May 2012)
523 Re-entering the Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology (May 2012)
521 Update on Immunization and Pregnancy: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccination (March 2012)
(Replaces No. 438, August 2009)
520 Disclosure and Discussion of Adverse Events (March 2012)
(Replaces No. 380, October 2007)
519 Fatigue and Patient Safety (March 2012)
(Replaces No. 398, February 2008)
518 Intimate Partner Violence (February 2012)
517 Communication Strategies for Patient Handoffs (February 2012)
(Replaces No. 367, June 2007)
516 Health Care Systems for Underserved Women (January 2012)
515 Health Care for Urban American Indian and Alaska Native Women (January 2012)
2011
514 Emergent Therapy for Acute-Onset, Severe Hypertension With Preeclampsia or Eclampsia (December 2011)
513 Vaginal Placement of Synthetic Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (December 2011)
512 Health Care for Transgender Individuals (December 2011)
511 Health Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Incarcerated Women and Adolescent Females (November 2011)
510 Ethical Ways for Physicians to Market a Practice (November 2011)
(Replaces No. 341, July 2006)
509 Management of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (November 2011)
508 Disruptive Behavior (October 2011)
(Replaces No. 366, May 2007)
507 Human Trafficking (September 2011)
506 Expedited Partner Therapy in the Management of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by Obstetrician–Gynecologists (September 2011)
505 Understanding and Using the U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010 (September 2011)
504 Screening and Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (September 2011)
503 Tobacco Use and Women's Health (September 2011)
501 Maternal-Fetal Intervention and Fetal Care Centers (August 2011)
500 Professional Responsibilities in Obstetric-Gynecologic Medical Education and Training (August 2011)
(Replaces No. 358, January 2007)
499 Sexual Assault (August 2011)
498 Adult Manifestations of Childhood Sexual Abuse (August 2011)
496 At-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Dependence: Obstetric and Gynecologic Implications (August 2011)
495 Vitamin D: Screening and Supplementation During Pregnancy (July 2011)
494 Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin, and Risk of Birth Defects (June 2011)
493 Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness in the Delivery of Health Care (May 2011)
492 Effective Patient—Physician Communication (May 2011)
491 Health Literacy (May 2011)
(Replaces No. 391, December 2007)
490 Partnering With Patients to Improve Safety (May 2011)
(Replaces No. 320, November 2005)
489 Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections in Obstetrician—Gynecologists (May 2011)
(Replaces No. 332, May 2006)
488 Pharmacogenetics (May 2011)
487 Preparing for Clinical Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynecology (April 2011)
(Replaces No. 353, December 2006)
486 Update on Carrier Screening for Cystic Fibrosis (April 2011)
(Replaces No. 325, December 2005)
485 Prevention of Early-Onset Group B Streptococcal Disease in Newborns (April 2011)
(Replaces No. 279, December 2002)
484 Performance Enhancing Anabolic Steroid Abuse in Women (April 2011)
482 Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies (March 2011)
481 Newborn Screening (March 2011)
(Replaces No. 393, December 2007)
480 Empathy in Women's Health Care (March 2011)
479 Methamphetamine Abuse in Women of Reproductive Age (March 2011)
478 Family History as a Risk Assessment Tool (March 2011)
477 The Role of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Early Detection of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (March 2011)
(Replaces No. 280, December 2002)
476 Planned Home Birth (February 2011)
475 Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation (February 2011)
474 Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy (February 2011)
473 Substance Abuse Reporting and Pregnancy: The Role of the Obstetrician-Gynecologist (January 2011, Reaffirmed 2012)
2010
472 Patient Safety and the Electronic Health Record (November 2010)
471 Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy (November 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
(Replaces No. 316, October 2005)
470 Challenges for Overweight and Obese Urban Women (October 2010)
469 Carrier Screening for Fragile X Syndrome (October 2010)
(Replaces No. 338, June 2006)
468 Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy (October 2010)
(Replaces No. 305, November 2004)
467 Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (September 2010)
(Replaces No. 344, September 2006)
466 Ethical Considerations for Performing Gynecologic Surgery in Low-Resource Settings Abroad (September 2010)
465 Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Cesarean Delivery: Timing of Administration (September 2010)
464 Patient Safety in the Surgical Environment (September 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
(Replaces No. 328, February 2006)
463 Cervical Cancer in Adolescents: Screening, Evaluation, and Management (August 2010)
462 Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy (August 2010)
460 The Initial Reproductive Health Visit (July 2010)
459 The Obstetric-Gynecologist Hospitalist (July 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
458 Use of Hysterosalpingography After Tubal Sterilization (June 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
457 Preparing for Disasters: Perspectives on Women (June 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
456 Forming a Just Health Care System (March 2010)
455 Magnesium Sulfate Before Anticipated Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection (March 2010)
454 Health Care for Homeless Women (February 2010)
(Replaces No. 312, August 2005)
453 Screening for Depression During and After Pregnancy (February 2010, Reaffirmed 2012)
2009
451 Von Willebrand Disease in Women (December 2009)
450 Increasing Use of Contraceptive Implants and Intrauterine Devices To Reduce Unintended Pregnancy (December 2009, Reaffirmed 2011)
449 Maternal Phenylketonuria (December 2009)
(Replaces No. 230, January 2000)
448 Menstrual Manipulation for Adolescents With Disabilities (December 2009, Reaffirmed 2012)
447 Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology (December 2009, Reaffirmed 2012)
(Replaces No. 286, October 2003)
446 Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization in Prenatal Diagnosis (November 2009)
444 Choosing the Route of Hysterectomy for Benign Disease (November 2009, Reaffirmed 2011)
443 Air Travel During Pregnancy (October 2009)
(Replaces No. 264, December 2001)
442 Preconception and Prenatal Carrier Screening for Genetic Diseases in Individuals of Eastern European Jewish Descent (October 2009)
(Replaces No. 298, August 2004)
441 Oral Intake During Labor (September 2009, Reaffirmed 2011)
440 The Role of Transvaginal Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Postmenopausal Bleeding (August 2009, Reaffirmed 2011)
439 Informed Consent (August 2009, Reaffirmed 2012)
437 Community Involvement and Volunteerism (July 2009, Reaffirmed 2012)
435 Postpartum Screening for Abnormal Glucose Tolerance in Women Who Had Gestational Diabetes (June 2009)
434 Induced Abortion and Breast Cancer Risk (June 2009, Reaffirmed 2011)
(Replaces No. 285, August 2003)
433 Optimal Goals for Anesthesia Care in Obstetrics (May 2009)
(Replaces No. 256, May 2001)
432 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (May 2009)
430 Preimplantation Genetic Screening for Aneuploidy (March 2009)
429 Health Disparities for Rural Women (March 2009)
428 Legal Status: Health Impact for Lesbian Couples (February 2009)
427 Misoprostol for Postabortion Care (February 2009)
425 Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants (January 2009)
424 Abortion Access and Training (January 2009)
423 Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Behavior Change (January 2009, Reaffirmed 2012)
2008
422 At-Risk Drinking and Illicit Drug Use: Ethical Issues in Obstetric and Gynecologic Practice (November 2008)
(Replaces No. 294, May 2004)
420 Hormone Therapy and Heart Disease (November 2008)
418 Prenatal and Perinatal Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing: Expanded Recommendations (September 2008, Reaffirmed 2011)
(Replaces No. 304, November 2004)
417 Addressing Health Risks of Noncoital Sexual Activity (September 2008)
416 The Uninsured (September 2008)
(Replaces No. 308, December 2004)
415 Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate and Bone Effects (September 2008)
413 Age-Related Fertility Decline (August 2008, Reaffirmed 2010)
412 Aromatase Inhibitors in Gynecologic Practice (August 2008, Reaffirmed 2012)
411 Routine Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening (August 2008, Reaffirmed 2010)
410 Ethical Issues in Genetic Testing (June 2008)
409 Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Genetic Testing (June 2008)
408 Professional Liability and Gynecology-Only Practice (June 2008, Reaffirmed 2012)
, (Replaces No. 288, October 2003)
404 Late-Preterm Infants (April 2008, Reaffirmed 2011)
403 End of Life Decision Making (April 2008)
399 Umbilical Cord Blood Banking (February 2008, Reaffirmed 2012)
, (Replaces No. 183, April 1997)
397 Surrogate Motherhood (February 2008)
396 Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer (January 2008, Reaffirmed 2010)
395 Surgery and Patient Choice (January 2008)
2007
390 Ethical Decision Making in Obstetrics and Gynecology (December 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
389 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (December 2007)
388 Supracervical Hysterectomy (November 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
385 The Limits of Conscientious Refusal in Reproductive Medicine (November 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
382 Fetal Monitoring Prior to Scheduled Cesarean Delivery (October 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
381 Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy (October 2007, Reaffirmed 2012)
379 Management of Delivery of a Newborn With Meconium-Stained Amniotic Fluid (September 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
378 Vaginal "Rejuvenation" and Cosmetic Vaginal Procedures (September 2007)
377 Research Involving Women (September 2007)
376 Nalbuphine Hydrochloride Use for Intrapartum Analgesia (August 2007, Reaffirmed 2012)
375 Brand Versus Generic Oral Contraceptives (August 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
374 Expert Testimony (August 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
373 Sexual Misconduct (August 2007)
372 The Role of Cystourethroscopy in the Generalist Obstetrician-Gynecologist (July 2007, Reaffirmed 2010)
371 Sterilization of Women, Including Those With Mental Disabilities (July 2007, Reaffirmed 2009)
370 Institutional Responsibility to Provide Legal Representation (July 2007, Reaffirmed 2012)
365 Seeking and Giving Consultation (May 2007)
364 Patents, Medicine and the Interests of Patients (May 2007, Reaffirmed 2009)
363 Patient Testing: Ethical Issues in Selection and Counseling (April 2007, Reaffirmed 2012)
362 Medical Futility (March 2007, Reaffirmed 2008)
361 Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects (February 2007)
360 Sex Selection (February 2007, Reaffirmed 2011)
359 Commercial Enterprises in Medical Practice (January 2007, Reaffirmed 2011)
2006
355 Vaginal Agenesis: Diagnosis, Management, and Routine Care (December 2006, Reaffirmed 2009)
, (Replaces No. 274, July 2002)
352 Innovative Practice: Ethical Guidelines (December 2006, Reaffirmed 2012)
349 Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign (November 2006, Reaffirmed 2009)
348 Umbilical Cord Blood Gas and Acid-Base Analysis (November 2006, Reaffirmed 2012)
347 Using Preimplantation Embryos for Research (November 2006, Reaffirmed 2008)
346 Amnioinfusion Does Not Prevent Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (October 2006, Reaffirmed 2012)
345 Vulvodynia (October 2006, Reaffirmed 2008)
340 Mode of Term Singleton Breech Delivery (July 2006, Reaffirmed 2012)
(Replaces No. 265, December 2001)
339 Analgesia and Cesarean Delivery Rates (June 2006, Reaffirmed 2010)
(Replaces No. 269, February 2002)
336 Tamoxifen and Uterine Cancer (June 2006, Reaffirmed 2008)
(Replaces No. 232, April 2000)
333 The Apgar Score (May 2006, Reaffirmed 2010)
2005
326 Inappropriate Use of the Terms Fetal Distress and Birth Asphyxia (December 2005)
324 Perinatal Risks Associated With Assisted Reproductive Technology (November 2005, Reaffirmed 2007)
323 Elective Coincidental Appendectomy (November 2005, Reaffirmed 2012)
, (Replaces No. 164, December 1995)
321 Maternal Decision Making, Ethics, and the Law (November 2005)
318 Screening for Tay–Sachs Disease (October 2005, Reaffirmed 2010)
(Replaces No. 162, November 1995)
317 Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Women's Health (October 2005)
313 The Importance of Preconception Care in the Continuum of Women's Health Care (September 2005, Reaffirmed 2012)
2004
307 Partner Consent for Participation in Women's Reproductive Health Research (December 2004, Reaffirmed 2008)
299 Guidelines for Diagnostic Imaging During Pregnancy (September 2004, Reaffirmed 2009)
(Replaces No. 158, September 1995)
297 Nonmedical Use of Obstetric Ultrasonography (August 2004, Reaffirmed 2012)
295 Pain Relief During Labor (July 2004, Reaffirmed 2008)
(Replaces No. 231, February 2000)
2002
278 Avoiding Inappropriate Clinical Decisions Based on False-Positive Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Test Results (November 2002, Reaffirmed 2009)
275 Obstetric Management of Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries (September 2002, Reaffirmed 2005)
(Replaces No. 121 April 1993)
268 Management of Asymptomatic Pregnant or Lactating Women Exposed to Anthrax (February 2002, Reaffirmed 2009)
267 Exercise During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period (January 2002, Reaffirmed 2009)
2001
260 Circumcision (October 2001, Reaffirmed 2011)
253 Nongynecologic Procedures (March 2001, Reaffirmed 2008)
, (Replaces Statement of Policy on Liposuction, January 1988)
250 Inappropriate Reimbursement Practices by Third-Party Payers (January 2001)
249 Coding Responsibility (January 2001, Reaffirmed 2005)
2000
240 Statement on Surgical Assistants (August 2000, Reaffirmed 2008)
(Replaces #145, November 1994)
234 Scheduled Cesarean Delivery and the Prevention of Vertical Transmission of HIV Infection (May 2000, Reaffirmed 2010)
, (Replaces #219, August 1999)
1998
205 Tubal Ligation with Cesarean Delivery (August 1998)
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