Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology-2013 New York, New York

December 5 — 7, 2013

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...

Statement by The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on North Dakota Abortion Laws

Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly opposes all three restrictive abortion laws recently enacted in North Dakota. ACOG opposes laws regulating m...

Preventing Preterm Birth Series

A Framework for the Prevention of Preterm Birth through Cervical Length Assessment Preterm birth continues to be a major public health challenge in the United States despite our efforts to red...

Having a Baby - Especially for Teens

FAQ103

What is prenatal care? Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. It includes medical care, education, and counseling. The earlier you get prenatal care, the better your chance...

Tener un bebé

SP103 La atención prenatal Tan pronto como creas que estás embarazada debes llamar a tu proveedor de atención médica para hacer una cita. La atención prenatal es el cuidado médico que obtienes...

Contraceptive Sabotage Not Uncommon

Washington, DC -- Homicide is one of the leading causes of death for pregnant women in the US, according to new recommendations issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an umbrella term that describes the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank during pregnancy. Maternal alcohol use is a prevent...

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...

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Number 548

ABSTRACT: The updated guidelines by the Institute of Medicine regarding gestational weight gain provide clinicians with a basis for practice. Health care providers who care for pregnant women should ...

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...

Pregnant? Your Flu Vaccine Due Date Is Now

Washington, DC -- With the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting an earlier and harder-hitting flu season, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College...

Noninvasive Prenatal Testing for Fetal Aneuploidy

Number 545

ABSTRACT: Noninvasive prenatal testing that uses cell free fetal DNA from the plasma of pregnant women offers tremendous potential as a screening tool for fetal aneuploidy. Cell free fetal DNA testin...

Later Childbearing

FAQ060

Why is there a concern about having a child later in life? Becoming pregnant after age 35 years can present a challenge. Also, having a child later in life has certain risks. These risks may affect ...

HIV and Pregnancy

FAQ113

What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). How do you get HIV? HIV enters the bloodstream ...

La procreación más tarde en la vida

SP060 La fertilidad La fertilidad de todas las mujeres disminuye en cierto grado a partir de los 30 años. Después de ese momento, es posible que tarde más en quedar embarazada. La fertilidad d...

El VIH y el embarazo

SP113 El VIH y el SIDA El VIH causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA). El VIH entra en la sangre por medio de líquidos corporales, como de sangre o de semen. Una vez que se enc...

La nutricion durante el embarazo

SP001 Antes de quedar embarazada El mejor momento para comenzar a consumir una dieta saludable es antes de quedar embarazada. Alimentarse bien antes del embarazo le ayudará a usted y a su bebé...

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...

Tutorial

 Home This tutorial provides an interactive, systematic approach to learning the core concepts of effective FHR monitoring.  You may complete each booklet in order, and then proceed to the...

Nauseas del embarazo

SP126 Causas de las náuseas del embarazo Aunque nadie sabe con certeza lo que causa las náuseas del embarazo, es posible que los niveles incrementados de hormonas durante el embarazo influyan. E...

Morning Sickness

FAQ126

What is morning sickness? Nausea and vomiting that happen during pregnancy, especially during the first part of pregnancy, often are called "morning sickness." Despite its name, morning sickness can...

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...

Lead Screening During Pregnancy and Lactation

Number 533

ABSTRACT: Prenatal lead exposure has known adverse effects on maternal health and infant outcomes across a wide range of maternal blood lead levels. Adverse effects of lead exposure are being identif...

Pruebas de diagnostico de defectos congenitos

SP164 Defectos congénitos comunes Cada año, aproximadamente 1 de cada 33 bebés nace con un defecto congénito. Un defecto congénito es un problema que está presente en el momento del nacimiento...