The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting

Virtual 31 January 2022 - 05 February 2022

Magnesium oxide, riboflavin may reduce episodic migraine during pregnancy

04 Mar 2022 by

The use of magnesium oxide either alone or in combination with riboflavin may help prevent episodic migraines during pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.

Magnesium oxide, riboflavin may reduce episodic migraine during pregnancy

04 Mar 2022

COVID-19 severity during pregnancy consistent across trimesters

02 Mar 2022 by

The progression of COVID-19 disease during pregnancy from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to moderate, severe, or critical symptoms is consistent regardless of trimester, according to a prospective study presented at SMFM 2022.

COVID-19 severity during pregnancy consistent across trimesters

02 Mar 2022

C-sect: What works and what not?

18 Feb 2022 by

Infiltration of caesarean section (C-sect) incision with single-shot bupivacaine and adrenalin during the procedure helps women in terms of postoperative pain relief, while prophylactic use of tranexamic acid (TXA) after C-sect appears to be of limited benefit, according to studies presented at SMFM 2022.

C-sect: What works and what not?

18 Feb 2022

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

17 Feb 2022 by

A high-quality diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of foetal growth restriction (FGR) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

17 Feb 2022

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022 by

The use of high-dose aspirin was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia compared with low-dose aspirin in women at risk for pre-eclampsia, with no increase in bleeding risk, according to a recent study.

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

15 Feb 2022

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

15 Feb 2022 by

Prophylactic administration of methylergonovine following childbirth helps control bleeding in women who underwent Caesarean deliveries, according to a single-centre randomized controlled trial.

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

15 Feb 2022

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022 by

While gestational diabetes is known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease later in life, the extent of CV risk has only come to light in a study presented at the 2022 SMFM Annual Meeting.

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

12 Feb 2022

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

11 Feb 2022 by

While maternal anxiety does not appear to be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, it does present a risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to data presented at SMFM 2022.

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

11 Feb 2022

Could chewing xylitol gum daily prevent preterm birth?

09 Feb 2022 by

Chewing xylitol gum daily was associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth, according to a trial conducted in Malawi and presented at SMFM 2022.

Could chewing xylitol gum daily prevent preterm birth?

09 Feb 2022

Weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM, obesity

09 Feb 2022 by

In women with gestational diabetes (GDM) and obesity, gestational weight gain (GWG) appears to influence pregnancy outcomes, according to data presented at SMFM 2022.

Weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM, obesity

09 Feb 2022