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
When performing a maternal transport between two facilities, numerous pieces of information must be communicated between physicians, nurses, and transport personnel, including the health status of 2 patients (mother and fetus), availability of bed space and personnel in 2 units at the receiving... Continue Reading
Optimal management of HIV-positive pregnant individuals involves many specific interventions made by many healthcare professionals at specific time-points before, during, and after pregnancy. Errors of omission are likely unless those professionals use a cognitive aid such as a checklist as a... Continue Reading
Pregnancy in women with pregestational diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) carries increased risks of both maternal and neonatal complications due to maternal hyperglycemia and underlying chronic conditions and comorbidities. To reduce the risk of pregnancy complications or to mitigate their... Continue Reading
There are medical indications in pregnancy for which there is evidence or expert opinion to support delivery versus expectant management in the early-term period. However, the risk of adverse outcomes is greater for neonates delivered in the early-term period compared with neonates delivered at 39... Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine presents a checklist for thromboprophylaxis after cesarean delivery. Download PDF | Original Article TAGS: venous thromboembolism, cesarean delivery CATEGORIES: SMFM Statement Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine presents a checklist for the postpartum discharge of women with hypertensive disorders and suggests implementation strategies and quality indicators. Download PDF | Original Article TAGS: quality, hypertensive disorders, hypertension CATEGORIES: SMFM... Continue Reading
Recent surveys have shown widespread lapses in the procedures used to reduce the risk of transmitting infection via medical devices. Transvaginal ultrasound examination has the potential to transmit vaginal infections, including human papillomavirus. Areas of particular concern are the use of... Continue Reading
In pregnant individuals with risk factors for preeclampsia, prophylactic low-dose aspirin is recommended to reduce the risk of developing preeclampsia. Fifteen distinct risk factors are recognized, including elements of current and past medical and obstetrical history, family history, and... Continue Reading
Download PDF | Original Article TAGS: aneuploidy screening, fetal anomalies, fetal complications, genetic screening CATEGORIES: Joint Publication Continue Reading
Venous thromboembolism is a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The risk of venousthromboembolism is particularly elevated during the postpartum period and especially after cesarean delivery. There is considerable variation in the approach to prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in... Continue Reading
Despite current recommendations against its use, activity restriction remains a common intervention used to prevent preterm birth in multiple clinical settings. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm premature rupture ofmembranes,multiple gestations, vaginal bleeding, short cervical length,... Continue Reading
There are many organizations in the United States concerned with the improvement of patient safety and healthcare quality. In this overview, we provide a synopsis of the major entities whose work is relevant to maternal healthcare. For each organization, we summarize its mission, vision, major... Continue Reading
