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
The frequency of operative vaginal delivery has been declining, even though it can be an attractive alternative to cesarean delivery in selected cases. Performance of operative vaginal delivery requires consideration of many indications, contraindications, and prerequisites. Optimal documentation... Continue Reading
This article is a report of a 2-day workshop, entitled “Social determinants of health and obstetric outcomes,” held during the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 2022 Annual Pregnancy Meeting. Participants’ fields of expertise included obstetrics, pediatrics, epidemiology,... Continue Reading
This Practice Advisory was developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists with the assistance of Kevin A. Ault, MD, Brenna L. Hughes, MD, and Laura E. Riley, MD. This Practice Advisory provides guidance for the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine during... Continue Reading
Abstract Pregnant and postpartum individuals are at significantly higher risk of serious complications related to seasonal and pandemic influenza infections compared with nonpregnant people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists... Continue Reading
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Introduction Models of abortion care are continually evolving and expanding. Historically, advocates, lawyers, journalists, clinicians, and researchers have used a variety of terms to refer to different types of abortion. In 2004, Weitz and colleagues published an editorial laying out the need... Continue Reading
Society of Family Planning Clinical Recommendation: Medication abortion between 14 0/7 and 27 6/7 weeks of gestation Continue Reading
Abstract : Hemorrhage after abortion is rare, occurring in fewer than 1% of abortions, but associated morbidity may be significant. Although medication abortion is associated with more bleeding than procedural abortion, overall bleeding for the two methods is minimal and not clinically different.... Continue Reading
Cosponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) , Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) , American College of Cardiology (ACC) ,American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) ,Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS) , Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) ... Continue Reading
Original Article TAGS: psychiatric disorders, psychosocial issues, Postpartum Depression, postpartum, Postpartum anxiety, Postpartum OCD, postpartum psychosis CATEGORIES: SMFM Endorsed Partner Publication Continue Reading
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This replaces SMFM Consult Series #47: Sepsis during pregnancy and the puerperium. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) endorses this document. Abstract Maternal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, and is a potentially preventable cause... Continue Reading
