Placenta accreta spectrum includes the full range of abnormal placental attachment to the uterus or other structures, encompassing placenta accreta, placenta increta, placenta percreta, morbidly adherent placenta, and invasive placentation. The incidence of placenta accreta spectrum has increased... Continue Reading
Publications & Guidelines
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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
Intracranial anomalies are among the most common congenital birth defects. They range from severe and lethal malformations, which are often amenable to prenatal diagnosis during the first to early second trimesters of pregnancy, to more subtle anomalies that may only be detected during the second... Continue Reading
A vital mission of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine is to provide independent, objective, scientifically based information and recommendations for providers, patients, and payors of high-risk pregnancy care. To ensure that these recommendations are free from bias, special interest, or the... Continue Reading
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) publishes clinical practice guidelines in two types of documents: SMFM Clinical Guidelines, which address topics of particular interest to maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) subspecialists, and the SMFM Consult Series, which consist of more focused... Continue Reading
Approximately 20% of twin pregnancies are monochorionic. The management of monochorionic twin pregnancy involves several additional interventions beyond the routine management of singletons or dichorionic twins. In 2015, the Society for MaternaleFetal Medicine posted checklists for monochorionic/... Continue Reading
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
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