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1.

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...

April 2013

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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,...

April 2013

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Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request

Number 559

ABSTRACT: Cesarean delivery on maternal request is defined as a primary prelabor cesarean delivery on maternal request in the absence of any maternal or fetal indications. Potential risks of cesarean...

April 2013

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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,...

March 2013

5.

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...

March 2013

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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...

March 2013

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Hospital Disaster Preparedness for Obstetricians and Facilities Providing Maternity Care

Number 555

ABSTRACT: Numerous occurrences in the past decade have brought the issue of disaster preparedness, and specifically hospital preparedness, to the national forefront. Much of the work in this area has...

March 2013

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Top Five Tests and Procedures to Question in Ob-Gyn

1 February 21, 2013 Top Five Tests and Procedures to Question in Ob-Gyn Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) today released its list of &ldquo...

February 2013

9.

Obesity in Pregnancy

Number 549

(Replaces No. 315, September 2005)

ABSTRACT: In the United States, more than one third of women are obese, more than one half of pregnant women are overweight or obese, and 8% of reproductive-aged women are extremely obese, putting th...

January 2013

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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...

January 2013

11.

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...

December 2012

12.

Timing of Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth

Number 543

ABSTRACT: The optimal timing for clamping the umbilical cord after birth has been a subject of controversy and debate. Although many randomized controlled trials in term and preterm infants have eval...

December 2012

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Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery (Intrapartum Admission)

Number 9

The Patient Safety Checklist on Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery should be completed by the health care provider when a patient who is undergoing a trial of labor after a previous cesa...

November 2012

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Appropriateness of Trial of Labor after Previous Cesarean Delivery (Antepartum Period)

Number 8

The Patient Safety Checklist on Appropriateness of Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery should be completed by the health care provider early in the course of prenatal care for patients fo...

November 2012

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Obesity Case History

case history of obesity and pregnancy...

September 2012

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CSC-Perinatal University

August 22, 2012 — July 31, 2013

Clinical Specialists Consulting, Inc. and Perinatal University will conduct their educational activity, "Perinatal Quality, Risk, Safety Initiative". This web-based course will be available through J...

August 2012

17.

APS - Operative Vaginal Delivery

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: 1. List the College indications for operative vaginal delivery 2. List contraindications for forceps and vacuum delivery ...

August 2012

18.

APS - Managing Shoulder Dystocia 2012-2013

August 15, 2012 — August 14, 2013

At the conclusion of this educational activity, participants should be able to: Describe the mechanics of shoulder dystocia Identify recognized risk factors for shoulder dystocia Identify potentia...

August 2012

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The College Hosts Leadership Council of Saving Mothers, Giving Life

Washington, DC -- Official representatives from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College), US Department of State, US Agency for International Development, US Centers for ...

August 2012

20.

Reproductive Health Care for Incarcerated Women and Adolescent Females

Number 535

ABSTRACT: Increasing numbers of women and adolescent females are incarcerated each year in the United States and they represent an increasing proportion of inmates in the U.S. correctional system. In...

August 2012

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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...

August 2012

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22.

Compounded Bioidentical Menopausal Hormone Therapy

Number 532

(Replaces No. 387, November 2007 and No. 322, November 2005)

ABSTRACT: Although improvement in long-term health is no longer an indication for menopausal hormone therapy, evidence supporting fewer adverse events in younger women, combined with its high overall...

August 2012

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23.

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...

August 2012

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24.

Access to Postpartum Sterilization

Number 530

ABSTRACT: Postpartum tubal sterilization is one of the safest and most effective methods of contraception. Women who desire this type of sterilization typically undergo thorough counseling and inform...

July 2012

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25.

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...

July 2012

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