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
Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Consensus Guideline on the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Continue Reading
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Abstract The rate of solid organ transplant in reproductive-aged patients has increased in the past 3 decades. Concurrently, the range of medical immunosuppressive agents has increased, making it safer for reproductive-aged individuals who have received transplants to attempt and continue a... Continue Reading
Abstract The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) endorse this document. Cerclage is the mainstay of treatment for cervical insufficiency. Although transabdominal cerclage may have advantages over... Continue Reading
PURPOSE To assess the evidence regarding safety and efficacy of psychiatric medications to treat mental health conditions during pregnancy and lactation. The conditions reviewed include depression, anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and acute psychosis. For information on... Continue Reading
PURPOSE To review evidence on the current understanding of mental health conditions in pregnancy and postpartum, with a focus on mood and anxiety disorders, and to outline guidelines for screening and diagnosis that are consistent with best available scientific evidence. The conditions or... Continue Reading
SMFM Statement Continue Reading
SMFM Statement Continue Reading
SMFM Statement Continue Reading
This article provides an updated overview and critique of clinical quality measures relevant to obstetrical care. ThehistoryofthequalitymovementintheUnitedStatesandtheproliferationofqualitymetricsover the past quarter-century are reviewed. Continue Reading
To address the relationship between social determinants of health (SDOH) and obstetrical outcomes, leaders from multiple disciplines, including obstetrics, pediatrics, epidemiology, health services, health equity, community-based research, and systems biology, gathered for a 2-day workshop held... Continue Reading
