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Why Federally Funded Research Is Important to Maternal-Fetal Medicine

By Kristen A. Cagino, MD As physicians, we recognize that medical practice is built on a foundation of research. Discovering new therapies, navigating a global pandemic, and identifying the safest, evidence-based management strategy for complex conditions all rely on rigorous, well-designed... Continue Reading

The Rise of Measles is Entirely Preventable

By Brenna L. Hughes, MD, MSc, and Naima T. Joseph, MD In late February 2025, the first confirmed measles-related death in the United States in a decade was reported when an unvaccinated school-aged child in West Texas died. A second measles-related death of a child in Texas is under... Continue Reading

Large Study Finds Maternal Biomarker Test Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Outcomes

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 One of the Largest Studies on Preterm Birth Finds a Maternal Biomarker Test Significantly Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Neonatal Outcomes Denver, Colo. ― Preterm birth ― defined as delivery before the 37th week of... Continue Reading

High Cesarean Rates Persist in Obesity Despite Standardized Protocols

NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND — Implementation of a standardized induction of labor protocol had no significant effect on the rates of cesarean delivery in patients with obesity, based on data from more than 5000 individuals. Previous research has shown that the risk for cesarean delivery... Continue Reading

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

In September 2022, just three months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and two months before the midterm that would pit Gov. Greg Abbott against Beto O’Rourke, the state of Texas decided to delay publication of a report on pregnancy-related deaths. Nakeenya Wilson was... Continue Reading

AI Predicts Dangerous Complication for Moms After Delivery

Ob/gyns working with data scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have developed an algorithm that can help predict which patients are at an increased risk for severe morbidity from bleeding after delivery. The artificial intelligence (AI) model uses data that clinicians... Continue Reading

Pregnancy Experts Applaud Massachusetts Efforts to Reduce Maternal Deaths

Budget Provides Additional Support for the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee Massachusetts governor, Maura Healey, signed into law the Commonwealth’s fiscal year 2024 budget on August 9, 2023, which included an additional $350,000 to support the Massachusetts’... Continue Reading

Pregnancy Experts Condemn Indiana Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Abortion Ban

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Supreme Court ruling on Friday, June 30, to uphold the state’s abortion ban in the case of Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, et al., v. Planned Parenthood Great... Continue Reading

SMFM Supports Ohio Ballot Initiative to Protect Access to Reproductive Health

February 21, 2023, Washington, DC - Today, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) announced its endorsement of a ballot initiative that would protect access to evidence-based reproductive health care for individuals and families living in Ohio. “SMFM is proud to support our... Continue Reading

Doctors and Advocates React to Release of Texas Maternal Mortality Review Committee Report

AUSTIN, TX – Yesterday, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) jointly released a report containing the MMMRC’s findings and recommendations for addressing the state’s maternal health crisis.... Continue Reading

Pregnancy Experts Warn, Restricting Access to Abortion Care Harms Women and Families

June 24, 2022, Washington, DC – The Society for Maternal-Fetal (SMFM) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case in which the State of Mississippi asked the Supreme Court to uphold its 15- week... Continue Reading

SMFM Responds to Leaked Supreme Court Documents Suggesting the Court Will Roll Back Abortion Rights

Washington, DC – The Society for Maternal-Fetal (SMFM) released the following statement in response to news reports that the Supreme Court will strike down Roe v. Wade, which guarantees federal constitutional protections to abortion and a subsequent decision – Planned Parenthood v.... Continue Reading