Report shows misrepresentation on labels for prenatal vitamins

NM Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jan 22, 2024

Melissa Simon, MD, MPH (@DrMelissaSimon), shares #ThoughtLeadership on the #risks and #benefits of taking #supplements and #vitamins for patients who are #pregnant. http://scrippsnews.com/stories/report-shows-misrepresentation-on-labels-for-prenatal-vitamins

Findings showed 11 of the 12 prenatal supplement products had at least one of the nutrients that did not match the amount on the label.

Scripps News

Maternal Obesity Predicts Heart Disease Risk Better Than Pregnancy Complications

NM Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jan 22, 2024

“This means that pregnancy just reveals the risk for heart disease that’s already there.” Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc (@HeartDocSadiya), discusses a recent Northwestern Medicine study that examined the effect of #pregnancy on the development of #HeartDisease. Learn more:…

Overview of the Maternal Mental Health Landscape.

Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center, Jan 22, 2024

Join us Jan. 24 at 1p ET for “Overview of the Maternal Mental Health Landscape.” This webinar will provide a state of the states in terms of resources for maternal mental health.

Get Down with Your Blood Pressure

American Heart Association, Jan 9, 2024

Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. Take control and self-monitor in 4 easy steps. Start now at http://spr.ly/6015R9WxP. #GetDownWithYourBP

Does cesarean delivery improve neonatal or maternal outcomes in early preterm birth?

The Green Journal, Jan 9, 2024

Does cesarean delivery improve neonatal or maternal outcomes in early preterm birth? http://ow.ly/6a4M30sytOX

Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes at 22–28 Weeks of Gestation by Mode of Delivery

Bitas, Christiana MD; Onishi, Kazuma MD, MPH; Saade, George MD; Kawakita, Tetsuya MD, MS

Obstetrics & Gynecology 143(1):p 113-121, January 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005379

Positive Self Talk

AHA , Dec 27, 2023

We all talk to ourselves. Sometimes we talk out loud, but usually we do it in our heads. Positive self-talk can help you calm down and manage stress. The key is to practice it every day – in the car, at your desk, before you go to bed or whenever you notice negative thoughts.

Resolve to Learn the Art of Relaxation

AHA Healthy for Good, Dec 26, 2023

As you’re setting your goals for the new year, make reducing stress a top priority. It’s just as important for a healthy heart as good food, regular exercise and quality sleep. #RestfulNotStressful

Save the Date – OPSS 2024

Karen A Scott MD MPH FACOG, Dec 18, 2023

Take a stand against obstetric racism during U.S. childbirth hospitalization 98% of the births occur, ~50% births are covered by Medicaid, 88% births are supported by MDs & 84% pregnancy related deaths are preventable. The 1st FIVE orgs to register 8 ppl get 4 TA calls for FREE.

Association Between Doula Use on a Digital Health Platform and Birth Outcomes

Dec 11, 2023

Smriti Karwa, Hannah Jahnke, Alison Brinson, Neel Shah, Constance Guille, Natalie Henrich

Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Dec 5. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005465. Online ahead of print.