Revised guidelines on when and how to induce labor in pregnant women have been issued by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG...
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ACOG Releases Updated Guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have released updated guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC).The new recommend...

New Guidelines on Long-acting reversible contraceptives,LARC Released by ACOG
Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC), including implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are a safe and effective contraception option for ma...

ACOG Expands Recommendations to Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today released expanded guidance on postpartum hemorrhage—the leading cause of maternal...

It is Safe to Receive Flu Shot During Pregnancy : ACOG
A recent publication has reported a safety signal concerning influenza vaccination when given very early in the first trimester. In this study, influe...

Pregnant woman twice as likely to be a victim of an assault-related trauma , Penn study finds
San Diego : Studies have found that one in six pregnant women have been abused by a partner beaten, stabbed, shot, or even murdered. New research show...
Obese women less likely to suffer from dangerous preeclampsia complications: ACOG
San Diego : Despite having higher rates of preeclampsia, a dangerous high-blood pressure disorder of late pregnancy, obese women may be less than half...

Delayed clamping of umbilical cord prevents anemia : JAMA Pediatrics Study
When clamping of the umbilical cord is delayed, iron deficiency up to six months of age can be prevented, according to a new study from Uppsala Univer...

Doctors should offer women birth control right after babies arrive : ACOG
Women should have the chance to get long-acting birth control like intrauterine devices (IUDs) before they leave the hospital with a new baby, a leadi...

Practice guidelines for Obstetric Anesthesia 2016
Obstetric anesthesia refers to peripartum anesthetic and analgesic activities performed during labor and vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, removal ...