Nonmedically Indicated Early-Term Deliveries

Number 561

ABSTRACT: For certain medical conditions, available data and expert opinion support optimal timing of delivery in the late-preterm or early-term period for improved neonatal and infant outcomes. Howe...

Medically Indicated Late-Preterm and Early-Term Deliveries

Number 560

ABSTRACT: The neonatal risks of late preterm (34 0/7–36 6/7 weeks of gestation) and early-term (37 0/7–38 6/7 weeks of gestation) births are well established. However, there are a number of maternal,...

Vaginal Delivery Recommended Over Maternal-Request Cesarean

Washington, DC -- The nation’s largest ob-gyn organization recommends that pregnant women plan for vaginal birth unless there is a medical reason for a cesarean. In new guidelines issued today,...

Early Deliveries Without Medical Indications: Just Say No

Washington, DC -- Suspecting a large baby is not a medical reason to deliver before 39 weeks, according to new recommendations issued today jointly by The American College of Obstetricians and Gyneco...

Women's Health Legislation Introduced in US Congress

Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) gives its full support to two bills introduced in Congress that advance women’s health. ACOG applauds Sen. Barb...

Esterilizacion histeroscopia

SP180 Esterilización de la mujer La esterilización en la mujer se llama esterilización tubárica. En esta esterilización, se bloquean las trompas de Falopio ya sea cortándolas y atándolas, cerr...

Pregnancy and Weight Gain: How Much Is Too Little?

Washington, DC -- Overweight and obese women may be able to gain less than what is recommended during pregnancy and still have a healthy baby, according to new recommendations issued today by The Ame...

CSC-Perinatal University

August 22, 2012 — July 31, 2013

APS - Managing Shoulder Dystocia 2012-2013

August 15, 2012 — August 14, 2013

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...

Documenting Shoulder Dystocia

Number 6

The Patient Safety Checklist on Documenting Shoulder Dystocia should be used to guide the documentation process if a patient has experienced shoulder dystocia. Patient Safety Checklist DOCUMENTING...

Placenta Accreta

Number 529

ABSTRACT: Placenta accreta is a potentially life-threatening obstetric condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach to management. The incidence of placenta accreta has increased and seems to...

ACOG President Applauds Supreme Court Ruling As Victory for Women's Health

Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) applauds the US Supreme Court’s ruling today that affirms the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and A...

Having Twins

FAQ092

What causes a twin pregnancy? Having twins runs in some families. The most important factor, however, is age. Women older than 30 years are more likely to have twins than are younger women. One reas...

Advocates Call for Commitment to Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates

San Diego, CA -- “I was shocked to learn that hundreds of thousands of women die each year during childbirth—and that 90% of these deaths are preventable,” said Christy Turlington B...

A Push to End Preeclampsia

San Diego, CA -- Understanding how best to anticipate, diagnose, and treat preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death in the US—was the focus of today's opening...

El embarazo de gemelos

SP092 Cómo ocurre un embarazo de gemelos Generalmente, una mujer libera un óvulo durante la ovulación. La fertilización ocurre cuando un espermatozoide se une a un óvulo. A veces, una mujer lib...

ACOG Supports Individual Mandate As Key to Women’s Health Insurance Protections

Washington, DC -- As the US Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of the individual mandate included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), The American Congress of Obstetrici...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Supports Obama Administration's "Strong Start" Initiative

Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) is proud to partner with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other health care organizatio...

ACOG Applauds Introduction of "Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act"

Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) applauds Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY) for introducing the “Quality Care...

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. ...

Fight Prematurity with Awareness - Longer Pregnancies Ob-Gyns Say

Washington, DC -- Prematurity is a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality in the US. While many preterm births are spontaneous, some babies that could be born at full-term are delivered earl...