Integrating Immunizations Into Practice

Number 558

ABSTRACT: Given demonstrated vaccine efficacy, safety, and the large potential for prevention of many infectious diseases among adults, newborns, and pregnant women, obstetrician–gynecologists should...

Magnesium Sulfate before Anticipated Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection

Number 7

The Patient Safety Checklist on Magnesium Sulfate before Anticipated Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection should be completed by the health care provider during the patient's admission. Patient Safety C...

Improving Medication Safety

Number 531

(Replaces No. 331, April 2006 and No. 400, March 2008)

ABSTRACT: Despite significant national attention, medical errors continue to pervade the U.S. health care system. Medication-related errors consistently rank at the top of all medical errors, which a...

Update on Immunization and Pregnancy: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccination

Number 521

(Replaces No. 438, August 2009)

ABSTRACT: In light of the recent increased incidence of pertussis in the United States, in 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved...

Scheduling Induction of Labor

Number 5

(Replaces Patient Safety Checklist No. 1, November 2011)

The Patient Safety Checklist on Scheduling Induction of Labor should be completed by the health care provider and submitted to the respective hospital to schedule an induction of labor. The hospital ...

Emergent Therapy for Acute-Onset Severe Hypertension with Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Number 514

ABSTRACT: Acute-onset, persistent (lasting 15 minutes or more), severe systolic (greater than or equal to 160 mm Hg) or severe diastolic hypertension (greater than or equal to 110 mm Hg) or both in p...

Preoperative Planned Cesarean Delivery

Number 4

The Patient Safety Checklist on Preoperative Planned Cesarean Delivery should be completed by the health care provider during the patient's admission. The American College of Obstetricians and Gyneco...

Scheduling Planned Cesarean Delivery

Number 3

The Patient Safety Checklist on Scheduling Planned Cesarean Delivery should be completed by the health care provider and submitted to the respective hospital to schedule a planned cesarean delivery. ...

Inpatient Induction of Labor

Number 2

The Patient Safety Checklist on Inpatient Induction of Labor should be completed by the health care provider at the time of the patient’s admission. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecolo...

Vitamin D - Screening and Supplementation During Pregnancy

Number 495

ABSTRACT: During pregnancy, severe maternal vitamin D deficiency has been associated with biochemical evidence of disordered skeletal homeostasis, congenital rickets, and fractures in the newborn. At...

Sulfonamides, Nitrofurantoin, and Risk of Birth Defects

Number 494

Abstract: The evidence regarding an association between the nitrofuran and sulfonamide classes of antibiotics and birth defects is mixed. As with all patients, antibiotics should be prescribed for pr...

Prevention of Early-Onset Group B Streptococcal Disease in Newborns

Number 485

(Replaces No. 279, December 2002)

ABSTRACT: In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidelines for the prevention of perinatal group B streptococcal disease. Although universal screening at 35–37 weeks of ...

Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy for Fetal Maturation

Number 475

(Replaces No. 402, March 2008)

ABSTRACT: A single course of corticosteroids is recommended for pregnant women between 24 weeks and 34 weeks of gestation who are at risk of preterm delivery within 7 days. A single course of antenat...

Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy

Number 474

(Replaces No. 284, August 2003)

ABSTRACT: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Obstetric Practice acknowledges that the issue of nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is an important concern for phy...

Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy

Number 468

(Replaces No. 305, November 2004)

ABSTRACT: Preventing influenza during pregnancy is an essential element of prenatal care, and the most effective strategy for preventing influenza is annual immunization. The Centers for Disease Cont...

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Cesarean Delivery: Timing of Administration

Number 465

ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial prophylaxis for cesarean delivery has been a general practice for cesarean deliveries because it significantly reduces postoperative maternal infectious morbidity. Recently, s...

Magnesium Sulfate Before Anticipated Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection

Number 455

ABSTRACT: Numerous large clinical studies have evaluated the evidence regarding magnesium sulfate, neuroprotection, and preterm births. The Committee on Obstetric Practice and the Society for Materna...

Optimal Goals for Anesthesia Care in Obstetrics

Number 433

(Replaces No. 256, May 2001)

ABSTRACT: A joint statement from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists was developed to address issues of concern to both specialties. ...

Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Number 381

(Reaffirmed 2012)

ABSTRACT: Subclinical hypothyroidism is diagnosed in asymptomatic women when the thyroid-stimulating hormone level is elevated and the free thyroxine level is within the reference range. Thyroid horm...

Nalbuphine Hydrochloride Use for Intrapartum Analgesia

Number 376

(Reaffirmed 2012)

ABSTRACT: Safety concerns have been raised regarding the use of nalbuphine hydrochloride during labor. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists finds data are insufficient to recommend...

Analgesia and Cesarean Delivery Rates

Number 339

(Reaffirmed 2010, Replaces No. 269, February 2002)

ABSTRACT: Neuraxial analgesia techniques are the most effective and least depressant treatments for labor pain. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists previously recommended that pra...

Pain Relief During Labor

Number 295

(Reaffirmed 2008, Replaces No. 231, February 2000)

ABSTRACT: Pain management should be provided whenever medically indicated. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) believe t...