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Prophylactic use of uterotonic drug combos does not reduce need for more

17 Feb 2021

Prophylactic administration of oxytocin plus ergonovine or oxytocin plus carboprost is not necessarily effective for decreasing the need for additional uterotonics at caesarean delivery for arrested labour as compared with oxytocin alone, a study has found.

Prophylactic use of uterotonic drug combos does not reduce need for more

17 Feb 2021

Metformin may extend gestation in preterm preeclampsia

16 Feb 2021 by

Metformin can prolong gestation by almost a week in women with preterm preeclampsia, according to the PI-2 study presented at the 2021 SMFM Meeting.

Metformin may extend gestation in preterm preeclampsia

16 Feb 2021

Low-dose aspirin may not prevent preterm labour in high-risk women

16 Feb 2021 by

Findings from the APRIL trial presented at SMFM 2021 fail to show substantial evidence that low-dose aspirin may reduce the recurrence of preterm birth (PTB) when initiated in early pregnancy in high-risk women (ie, women with a history of spontaneous PTB*).

Low-dose aspirin may not prevent preterm labour in high-risk women

16 Feb 2021

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

15 Feb 2021 by

Tranexamic acid, administered shortly after Caesarean delivery, may reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to results of the TRAAP2* trial conducted in France.

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

15 Feb 2021

Limited transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from mothers to infants during pregnancy

13 Feb 2021 by

While pregnant mothers with COVID-19 can mount a robust antibody response against the virus, transfer of antibodies from mothers to child across the placenta is less efficient than expected, according to a study presented during the SMFM 2021 Meeting.

Limited transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from mothers to infants during pregnancy

13 Feb 2021

Maternal resilience predicts longer newborn telomere length

11 Feb 2021

The psychological resilience of mothers appears to have a healthy effect on the telomere biology of their offspring, stressing the importance of improving maternal mental health and well-being during pregnancy, reveals a study.

Maternal resilience predicts longer newborn telomere length

11 Feb 2021

Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against chronic endometriosis

10 Feb 2021

A two-week course of broad-spectrum oral antibiotic therapy helps resolve chronic endometritis in about 90 percent of cases, although it is unclear whether this beneficial effect translates to improved pregnancy outcomes, according to a study.

Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against chronic endometriosis

10 Feb 2021

Oxcarbazepine feasible for pregnant women with substance use disorder

07 Feb 2021

Use of oxcarbazepine (OXC) appears to be safe for the management of substance use disorder (SUD) with comorbid psychiatric symptomatology in nonepileptic pregnant mothers, according to a study.

Oxcarbazepine feasible for pregnant women with substance use disorder

07 Feb 2021

Bayer pharma applies breakthrough innovations to manage difficult-to-treat conditions

05 Feb 2021 by

Bayer reveals major transformation in its pharmaceutical business with the use of breakthrough innovations aimed at helping patients with difficult-to-treat conditions.

Bayer pharma applies breakthrough innovations to manage difficult-to-treat conditions

05 Feb 2021

Low-dose aspirin improves reproductive outcomes in women with pregnancy loss

04 Feb 2021

Preconception use of low-dose aspirin (LDA) at least 4 days per week is associated with better reproductive outcomes for women who have had one or two pregnancy losses, suggests a study. Increasing adherence to daily LDA may help improve effectiveness.

Low-dose aspirin improves reproductive outcomes in women with pregnancy loss

04 Feb 2021

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Prophylactic use of uterotonic drug combos does not reduce need for more

Prophylactic use of uterotonic drug combos does not reduce need for more

Metformin may extend gestation in preterm preeclampsia

Metformin may extend gestation in preterm preeclampsia

Low-dose aspirin may not prevent preterm labour in high-risk women

Low-dose aspirin may not prevent preterm labour in high-risk women

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

Tranexamic acid may prevent post-C-sec PPH

Limited transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from mothers to infants during pregnancy

Limited transfer of COVID-19 antibodies from mothers to infants during pregnancy

Maternal resilience predicts longer newborn telomere length

Maternal resilience predicts longer newborn telomere length

Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against chronic endometriosis

Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against chronic endometriosis

Oxcarbazepine feasible for pregnant women with substance use disorder

Oxcarbazepine feasible for pregnant women with substance use disorder

Bayer pharma applies breakthrough innovations to manage difficult-to-treat conditions

Bayer pharma applies breakthrough innovations to manage difficult-to-treat conditions

Low-dose aspirin improves reproductive outcomes in women with pregnancy loss

Low-dose aspirin improves reproductive outcomes in women with pregnancy loss