Trainee Perspectives Regarding the Effect of the Supreme Court Decision on Obstetrics and Gynecology Training.

We aimed to describe obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) trainees' anticipation of how the U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect their training.

Evaluation of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) affects approximately 5% of couples. Although RPL definitions vary across professional societies, an evaluation after a second clinically recognized first-trimester pregnancy loss is recommended. Good quality evidence links parental chromosomal rearrangements, uterine anomalies, and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) to RPL.

Management of Hepatitis B and C during Pregnancy: Neonatal Implications.

Over the last several decades, we have seen increased rates of infants born to persons with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Due to this, many obstetric and pediatric organizations have updated their guidelines about screening and management of HBV and HCV during pregnancy, as well as the management of the exposed infant. Current guidelines suggest that all pregnant individuals should be screened for both HBV and HCV during each pregnancy.

Maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program director perspective on virtual interviews following matriculation of the first virtual interview class.

Background: The first class of virtually interviewed maternal-fetal medicine fellows has matriculated into their training programs.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of virtual interviews on the outcomes of the National Resident Matching Program within our subspecialty. We assessed maternal-fetal medicine fellowship program directors' experience with their fellows who interviewed virtually as compared with experience with the previous year's fellows who interviewed in-person.

Patient and clinician experiences with cross-border reproductive care: A systematic review.

Objectives: This review analyzes the experiences of patients and clinicians with regards to international cross-border reproductive care (CBRC) for the purpose of conception.

Methods: Electronic databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched using 'medical tourism' AND 'assisted reproductive technology' from 1978 to 2020.

Results: Predominant patient motivators for CBRC were cost and legality of assisted reproduction technology (ART) in one's home country, followed by cultural factors like shared language, religion, and cultural familiarity.

Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: Checklist for pregnancies resulting from in vitro fertilization.

The management of pregnancies resulting from in vitro fertilization includes several recommended interventions at various times by various providers. To minimize the chance of errors of omission, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine presents a patient-oriented checklist summarizing the recommended management of such pregnancies.

Optimal timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration and preterm neonatal and early childhood outcomes.

Background: Antenatal corticosteroids reduce morbidity and mortality among preterm neonates. However, the optimal timing of steroid administration with regards to severe neonatal and early childhood morbidity is uncertain.

Objective: To evaluate the association between the timing of antenatal corticosteroid adminstration and preterm outcomes.

Cerebral arteriovenous malformation rupture in pregnancy.

A 30-year-old nulliparous woman at 38 5/7 weeks of gestation developed a sudden, severe headache at work and subsequent loss of consciousness. She underwent evaluation in the emergency department. CT and CT angiogram head revealed a large intraparenchymal haematoma with intraventricular extension secondary to ruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformation (cAVM).

What Is New in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss?: Best Articles From the Past Year.

This month we focus on current research in recurrent pregnancy loss. Dr. Ros discusses four recent publications, which are concluded with a "bottom-line" that is the take-home message.

What Is New in Sexually Transmitted Infections?: Best Articles From the Past Year.

This month we focus on current research in sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Ros discusses four recent publications, which are concluded with a "bottom line" that is a take-home message.