Since 2004, the Publications Committee has been charged with developing and publishing various publications, including the SMFM Consult Series and the SMFM Clinical Guidelines series published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The Publications Committee collaborates with other Societies and Colleges to develop joint publications and statements, as appropriate. The Committee plans topics, selects authors, and reviews each completed paper before it is submitted for an internal SMFM review process and then for publication. All Committee members have filed conflict of interest statements with SMFM. Any conflicts have been resolved through a process approved by the Executive Board. To facilitate transparency in SMFM's guideline development process, a brief overview of the key stages in development is provided here. Feedback for SMFM Publications is welcome at pubs@smfm.org
Download PDF TAGS: fetal anomalies, transvaginal ultrasound, ultrasound, diagnostic CATEGORIES: Joint Publication Continue Reading
Polyhydramnios, or hydramnios, is an abnormal increase in the volume of amniotic fluid. Identification of polyhydramnios should prompt a search for an underlying etiology. Although most cases of mild polyhydramniosare idiopathic, the 2 most common pathologic causes are maternal diabetes mellitus... Continue Reading
Download PDF TAGS: infection, infections, Flu Vaccine, influenza CATEGORIES: SMFM Endorsed Partner Publication Continue Reading
Download PDF TAGS: hiv, delivery, labor and delivery complications, labor, immune disorder, immunology CATEGORIES: SMFM Endorsed Partner Publication Continue Reading
Download PDF CATEGORIES: Maternal Medical Complications, Administrative Continue Reading
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The purpose of this document is to review the findings of a recent randomized trial of induction of labor versus expectant management in low-risk nulliparous women at 39 weeks of gestation, and to provide guidance for implementation of the study findings into practice. SMFM endorses the ACOG... Continue Reading
Low-dose aspirin has been used during pregnancy, most commonly to prevent or delay the onset of preeclampsia. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued the Hypertension in Pregnancy Task Force Report recommending daily low-dose aspirin beginning in the late first trimester for... Continue Reading
Ventriculomegaly is defined as dilation of the fetal cerebral ventricles and is a relatively common finding on prenatal ultrasound. The purpose of this document is to review the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of mild fetal ventriculomegaly. When enlargement of the lateral ventricles (10... Continue Reading
TAGS: pain management, Opioids, postpartum, Postpartum anxiety CATEGORIES: SMFM Endorsed Partner Publication Continue Reading
ABSTRACT: The weeks following birth are a critical period for a woman and her infant, setting the stage for long-term health and well-being. To optimize the health of women and infants, postpartum care should become an ongoing process, rather than a single encounter, with services and support... Continue Reading
The purpose of this SMFM Statement is to review the available scientific literature regarding pharmacological treatment of GDM and to provide additional guidance to obstetric care providers regarding treatment of these women. While this statement differs in some respects from the ACOG Practice... Continue Reading
