Mostly Women's Health...

Da Vinci Robot may not be worth the $

2012-01-10T22:06:00.001-05:00

Use of the Robot for Benign Gynecologic Surgery: Help or Hype?

Warm Compress During Labor Reduces Perineal Trauma

2011-12-26T08:12:00.001-05:00

Warm Compress During Labor Reduces Perineal Trauma Ummm... I'm thinking there should have been nurse CE for this, but whatever....

2011-12-26T08:09:00.001-05:00

Congenital Abnormalities of the Breast:

Vaginal Progesterone Cuts Premature Births

2011-12-25T10:28:00.001-05:00

Vaginal Progesterone Cuts Premature Births

How the circumcision solution in Africa will increase HIV infections

2011-12-20T10:14:00.000-05:00

How the circumcision solution in Africa will increase HIV infections Also... Perforated IUDs Can Be Removed With Laparoscopy

Causes, risks of stillbirths

2011-12-16T15:03:00.001-05:00

Reports Clarify Causes, Risk Factors of Stillbirths

Pelvic Exams Still Common Despite Lack of Scientific Support

2011-12-13T17:40:00.001-05:00

Pelvic Exams Still Common Despite Lack of Scientific Support

Free 0.5 CE: Low-Risk Pregnancies Offer Choice in Birth Setting

2011-12-12T18:50:00.001-05:00

Low-Risk Pregnancies Offer Choice in Birth Setting

1 Free CE: New Guidelines on Prevention of Heart Disease in Women

2011-11-28T17:07:00.001-05:00

New Guidelines on the Prevention of Heart Disease in Women: The Heart Truth 1 free CE - Medscape

Extensive new research on breastfeeding shows...

2011-10-31T16:21:00.001-05:00

Extensive new research shows breastfeeding can reduce the impact of social inequality On 12 October, the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) held a policy discussion called Early Intervention and Social Mobility: Are pro-breastfeeding policies worth it? The event was held to present research findings related to The effects of breastfeeding on children, mothers and employers - a

Should neonates sleep alone?

2011-10-20T09:03:00.000-05:00

Should neonates sleep alone? "CONCLUSIONS: Maternal-neonate separation is associated with a dramatic increase in HRV power, possibly indicative of central anxious autonomic arousal. Maternal-neonate separation also had a profoundly negative impact on quiet sleep duration. Maternal separation may be a stress, or the human neonate is not well-evolved to cope with and may not be benign."

Stem cells discovered in breast milk

2011-10-20T06:45:00.001-05:00

http://www.smh.com.au/wa-news/uwa-discovers-ethical-embryoniclike-stem-cells-in-breast-milk-20111017-1lt97.html

Parents talking in NICU predicts vocalization

2011-10-17T14:47:00.001-05:00

Parents Talking to Infants in NICU Predicts Vocalization (medscape) I think that is very interesting! Makes sense, but still interesting :)

Will New Tests Promote Abortion of an 'Undesired Sex' Fetus?

2011-10-11T15:09:00.001-05:00

Will New Tests Promote Abortion of an 'Undesired Sex' Fetus? (medscape) Hmmm.... There is now a blood test that can predict gender as early as 7 weeks, do you think this is going to be a problem?

Even Mild Anemia Linked to Death Risk in Noncardiac Surgery

2011-10-07T15:26:00.001-05:00

Even Mild Anemia Linked to Death Risk in Noncardiac Surgery - medscape

2011-10-03T15:30:00.003-05:00

Breastfeeding May Enhance Lung Health Later On

2011-10-03T15:21:00.001-05:00

Breast-Feeding Improves Infant Mental Development at 14 Months

2011-09-29T08:35:00.001-05:00

Hospital delivers new birthing program MORE OB

"Bath Salts" now illegal substance

2011-09-21T15:23:00.001-05:00

Bath Salts: An 'Ivory Wave' Epidemic? Wow... I hasn't heard of this...maybe more addictive than cocaine? Will probably be the next big drug.

0.5 free CE ... on chocolate! Couldn't pass it up!

2011-09-19T15:01:00.001-05:00

Chocolate Intake Benefits the Heart and Brain

Maternal obesity linked to greater postpartum hemorrhage

2011-09-02T20:51:00.001-05:00

Maternal Obesity and Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage : Obstetrics & Gynecology " CONCLUSION: The increased risk for atonic postpartum hemorrhage in the obese group has important clinical implications, such as considering administration of prophylactic postpartum uterotonic drugs to this group"

ACOG Issues Guidelines to Prevent Thromboembolic Events

2011-09-02T20:48:00.001-05:00

ACOG Issues Guidelines to Prevent Thromboembolic Events

More initial packs of OC's -> better continuation

2011-09-02T20:46:00.001-05:00

The Effect of Pack Supply on Oral Contraceptive Pill Continuation: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Poster: How Soft Drinks Impact Your Health

2011-09-01T10:03:00.005-05:00

Poster: How Soft Drinks Impact Your Health Tty

Controlled substance monitoring program starts today

2011-09-01T07:59:00.001-05:00

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program: Florida's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program slated to launch today - OrlandoSentinel.com Official monitoring site: http://www.eforcse.com/

2011-08-24T15:23:00.001-05:00

Single-balloon compared with double-balloon catheters for induction of labor: a randomized controlled trial.

2011-08-23T16:33:00.001-05:00

Shift Work May Have Little Effect on Pregnancy (mobile format)

Free 0.5 CE: 'Tummy Time,' Early Intervention Improves Infant Feeding

2011-08-22T14:49:00.001-05:00

'Tummy Time,' Early Intervention Improves Infant Feeding

Warmer Environment Linked to Group B Strep in Pregnancy (mobile format)

2011-08-19T16:24:00.001-05:00

Warmer Environment Linked to Group B Strep in Pregnancy (mobile format)

Study Finds Mother's Fat Harms Embryo Development

2011-08-19T16:21:00.001-05:00

Study Finds Mother's Fat Harms Embryo Development

2011-08-18T09:26:00.003-05:00

Oxytocin versus no treatment or delayed treatment for slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour

2011-08-03T14:25:00.000-05:00

Oxytocin versus no treatment or delayed treatment for slow progress in the first stage of spontaneous labour - Cochrane Review "Authors’ conclusions For women making slow progress in spontaneous labour, treatment with oxytocin as compared with no treatment or delayed oxytocin treatment did not result in any discernable difference in the number of caesarean sections performed. In addition

FDA: Safety Alerts Diflucan in Pregnancy

2011-08-03T13:37:00.000-05:00

Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products Diflucan (fluconazole): Drug Safety Communication – Long-term, High-dose Use During Pregnancy May Be Associated With Birth Defects

2011-07-29T17:03:00.001-05:00

New Guidelines Address Hypothyroidism Dangers in PregnancyPublished with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

Donor Breastmilk in the NICU

2011-07-28T08:53:00.001-05:00

Wolfson Children’s Hospital Brings First Donor Milk Program Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

Free 0.75 CE: Unsafe Injection Practices

2011-07-25T14:30:00.001-05:00

Unsafe Injection Practices: Outbreaks, Incidents, and Root Causes (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

Recommendations for the Use of Contraceptive Methods During the Postpartum Period

2011-07-15T13:22:00.001-05:00

Update to CDC's U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use, 2010: Revised Recommendations for the Use of Contraceptive Methods During the Postpartum Period In a nutshell, no combined BCP's until at least 21 days postpartum if low risk for VTE, after 45 days if risk factors, see article for details & risk factors. Other method recommendations unchanged.Published with Blogger-droid

More hemorrhage after general anesthesia during cesareans

2011-07-15T13:11:00.001-05:00

General Anesthesia Linked to Hemorrhage Rik After C-Section "The rate of postpartum hemorrhage was 5.1% in the general anesthesia group compared to 0.4% in the spinal/epidural anesthesia group."Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

2011-06-19T20:06:00.001-05:00

Condition Gray: Inside the hospital as the Joplin tornado hit - KansasCity.comPublished with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

2011-06-17T14:27:00.001-05:00

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Tied to Birth Size (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.1

Sleep position during pregnancy 'link to still-birth'

2011-06-15T21:04:00.000-05:00

Sleep position during pregnancy 'link to still-birth' "Experts want urgent research to see if the position a woman chooses to sleep in during late pregnancy affects still-birth risk, as a study suggests a link.The University of Auckland compared 155 women who had late still-births with 310 who had healthy pregnancies.Sleeping on the back or right side, rather than the left, doubled the risk -

Breastfeeding and Reduced Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A Meta-analysis

2011-06-13T08:46:00.001-05:00

Breastfeeding and Reduced Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A Meta-analysis out from Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of PediatricsPublished with Blogger-droid v1.7.0

Skin Wrinkles May Provide a Glimpse Into Bone Health

2011-06-10T15:42:00.001-05:00

Skin Wrinkles May Provide a Glimpse Into Bone Health The researchers observed a clear inverse correlation between skin wrinkling and BMD at the spine (r, –0.27; P < .01), femoral neck (r, –0.29; P < .01), and total body (r, –0.26; P =.01), independent of age, body composition, or other factors known to influence BMD. "Basically, what we found was that the higher the wrinkle score, the worse

No more USDA "Food Guide Pyramid"... Check out new "Plate"

2011-06-03T13:18:00.001-05:00

USDA's MyPlate - Home pagePublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Best / Worst Sunscreens

2011-05-27T14:18:00.001-05:00

Environmental Group: Only 1 in 5 Sunscreens OK (mobile format) The best: Alba Botanica Mineral Sunscreen, Fragrance-Free, SPF 30 Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Mineral Block Face Stick SPF 50 Climb On! Mineral Sunblock SPF 30 Karen's Botanicals Simple Sunblock Lotion, Unscented, SPF 30 Loving Naturals Sunscreen, SPF 30 plus Sun Putty Face SPF 30 Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin,

Supplement may help prevent preeclampsia

2011-05-27T14:13:00.001-05:00

Dietary Supplement May Help Prevent Preeclampsia (mobile format) "Dietary supplementation during pregnancy with L-arginine and antioxidant vitamins helps prevent preeclampsia in a high-risk population, according to the results of a blinded, randomized controlled trial reported online May 19 in the BMJ." Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

2011-05-25T11:53:00.001-05:00

Being Born Only Week or Two Early Raises Risks for Baby - US News and World ReportPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Easy Free .5 CE/CME: Breast-Feeding Linked to Fewer Behavior Problems in Children

2011-05-24T20:31:00.000-05:00

Free .5 CE/CME: Breast-Feeding Linked to Fewer Behavior Problems in Children Things always seem to come in waves in L&D... for example, the last several weeks: 1) 4 lb. baby week 2) 10 lb. baby week 3) fetal demise week 4) addict moms/ withdrawal babies week Of course, there were way more regular, happy deliveries in there but problems seem to come in bunches and wax/wane.

Home Births Increase 20 Percent from 2004 to 2008

2011-05-24T13:56:00.001-05:00

Home Births Increase 20 Percent from 2004 to 2008 (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Breast Implants: The ALCL Controversy

2011-05-19T12:06:00.001-05:00

Breast Implants: The ALCL ControversyPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Breast Implants and Lymphoma Risk: Webinar Triggers Debate

2011-05-19T12:01:00.001-05:00

Breast Implants and Lymphoma Risk: Webinar Triggers Debate (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

CDC updates IV guidelines

2011-05-19T11:53:00.001-05:00

CDC Updates IV Catheter Infection Prevention Guidelines (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Call for greater cooperation between Ob-GYNs & midwives

2011-05-17T16:33:00.001-05:00

A Call for Greater Cooperation Between Ob-Gyns and Midwives (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Free .5 CE/CME - Botanicals given to infants a concern

2011-05-16T15:37:00.001-05:00

Botanical Supplements, Teas Given to Infants a Concern (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

2011-05-11T18:45:00.000-05:00

Breastfed Babies ‘Develop Fewer Behaviour Problems’ | Triangle Breastfeeding Alliance, Inc.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

2011-05-06T14:50:00.001-05:00

Pre-Op Skin Protocol Reduces Infections After Cesarean Delivery (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

More Unethical Formula Marketing

2011-05-02T21:28:00.001-05:00

Enfamil's misleading advertising really does help boost sales... it is their 6th ruling in which the company has been found misleading parents (and not just limited to Enfamil per se, I'm sure). Oh, by the way, sales were up 11% to $3.1 billion last year. More big pharma...

2011-05-02T16:23:00.001-05:00

5-Minute Screen for Signs of Autism Works in 1-Year-Olds (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Misoprostol vaginal insert for successful labor induction: a randomized controlled trial

2011-04-24T16:31:00.001-05:00

Misoprostol vaginal insert for successful labor induction: a randomized controlled trial.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Manual for New Dads

2011-04-12T06:45:00.001-05:00

24 HOUR CRIBSIDE ASSISTANCE - A MANUAL FOR NEW DADS This site is great & the theme-design is really cute!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

FDA Says Pharmacies Can Still Compound Generic Makena

2011-03-30T17:42:00.000-05:00

FDA Says Pharmacies Can Still Compound Generic Makena - from Medscape: "March 30, 2011 — Pharmacies can continue to compound generic hydroxyprogesterone caproate for reducing the risk for preterm delivery despite warnings from KV Pharmaceutical — which sells a costly, branded version of the drug — not to do so, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today.On February 3, the FDA

Outcomes after cesarean

2011-03-29T15:35:00.001-05:00

Short- and Long-term Outcomes After Cesarean Section (mobile format): Abstract and IntroductionPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Maternity Tourism

2011-03-29T14:41:00.001-05:00

'Maternity tourism' in spotlight after Southern California raid - USATODAY.comPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Benefits of vernix

2011-03-29T10:48:00.001-05:00

Birth BlissPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Contemporary Shoulder Dystocia Management

2011-03-16T17:57:00.000-05:00

Contemporary Shoulder Dystocia Management

Surgeon General: Address Breast-Feeding Challenges With Your Patients

2011-03-15T17:49:00.000-05:00

Surgeon General: Address Breast-Feeding Challenges With Your Patients - interview with Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin (video, audio, or text)

Medication use in pregnancy

2011-03-15T17:38:00.001-05:00

Medication Use in Pregnancy (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Price of drug to prevent preemies jumps from $20 to $1,500 after FDA approval - LA Times

2011-03-10T08:31:00.001-05:00

Price of drug to prevent preemies jumps from $20 to $1,500 after FDA approval - latimes.com This sucks. I wonder what the company's response is, if there is an explanation beyond greed.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Topiramate Linked to Birth Defects

2011-03-05T08:18:00.000-05:00

Topiramate Linked to Birth Defects- "March 4, 2011 — Pregnant women taking topiramate (Topamax, Ortho-McNeil Janssen) to treat epileptic seizures or prevent migraine headaches have an increased risk of bearing children with a cleft lip or palate, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today."

Use of mouth rinse & preterm birth

2011-03-04T06:59:00.001-05:00

http://www.smfmnewsroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/SMFM-51-Use-of-Mouth-rinse-decreases-PTB.pdf It did show a reduction in preterm births with the rinse even if not getting other dental care.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Cochrane review of Zinc & Colds: reduction in duration & severity of cold sx

2011-03-02T15:10:00.000-05:00

Zinc for the common cold "We included 13 therapeutic trials (966 participants) and two preventive trials (394 participants). Intake of zinc is associated with a significant reduction in the duration (standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.97; 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.56 to -0.38) (P = 0.001), and severity of common cold symptoms"

FDA New warnings against use of terbutaline to treat preterm labor 2/17/11

2011-02-17T20:04:00.000-05:00

FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to treat preterm labor out 2/17/11

Best way to lower elective early-term deliveries?

2011-02-17T06:46:00.001-05:00

Lowering Rates of Elective Early-Term Deliveries (mobile format): Abstract and IntroductionPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Nitrous Oxide coming for pain relief in U.S. hospitals?

2011-02-14T06:59:00.001-05:00

Delivering a baby could be a labor of laugh - Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 What do you think? Would you be open to using this for your pts? I think I would be if it has been proven safe in Europe for a long time.Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.7

Article on InfantRisk Center

2011-02-08T21:35:00.001-05:00

http://m.amarillo.com/news/local-news/2011-02-05/center-aids-moms-docsPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.6

Formula Feeding vs. Breastfeeding: My personal pros and cons (from someone who's done it all)

2011-02-07T20:04:00.002-05:00

Formula Feeding vs. Breastfeeding: My personal pros and cons "Before I really dig into this subject, I want to lay the groundwork, so that y’all understand where I am coming from. First of all, I am a vocal, longtime, public advocate of breastfeeding as a critical infant-maternal and public health issue. In fact, I even wrote a relatively popular book that is chock full of info on the hows and

Evidence-based infant & toddler nutrition guidelines

2011-02-03T16:18:00.001-05:00

Infant and Toddler NutritionPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.6

“Except When Medically Necessary” : Making informed choices about induction of labor

2011-01-28T17:21:00.000-05:00

“Except When Medically Necessary” : Making informed choices about induction of labor

Baby Stay Asleep

2011-01-27T12:29:00.001-05:00

Baby Stay Asleep - positioner for babies with reflux, respiratory issues, etc. The website states that it is tested by federal safety standards. With this product, babies can sleep without sliding in a crib that is elevated at one end. Anyone have experience or feedback on this? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BTW, just made chicken pot pie that I mentioned in a previous post. But

2011-01-27T07:04:00.002-05:00

Saynsumthn's Blog - abortionist loses license Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.6

2011-01-26T18:04:00.001-05:00

FDA Alert: Reports of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in Women with Breast ImplantsPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

ACOG Issues Opinion on Planned Home Births

2011-01-21T06:54:00.000-05:00

ACOG Issues Opinion on Planned Home Births It almost seems like they are saying that home practitioners who accept high risk patients (and therefore had bad outcomes) skewed the results - a few bad apples & all that...

2011-01-20T10:49:00.007-05:00

It's been so long since I've written anything personal... life has been very busy. I look at all the young mothers with little babies and toddlers that I am frequently surrounded by and I remember those days with bittersweet feelings. Part of it I remember fondly and part of me is glad that I'm done with the exhaustion that comes from sleepless nights and running after crying toddlers. On the

The Malpractice Suit that Ruined my Career

2011-01-12T07:51:00.001-05:00

Opposing Views: OB/GYN: The Malpractice Suit That Ruined My Career ...sadPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

NYT: Reproductive choices women face - letters the editor

2011-01-09T09:07:00.001-05:00

NYT: Reproductive Choices Women FacePublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

2011-01-03T15:23:00.001-05:00

Cow-Milk Formula-Fed Infants May Have Accelerated Weight Gain (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Debate: Traditional tocolytics for preventing premature labor or leave them by the wayside?

2011-01-02T09:09:00.001-05:00

Phoenix-area doctors divided by early-labor care What are you doing in your practices? Still use mag? Terbutalibe? Bedrest? Something else?Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

PCOS may increase diabetes risk

2010-12-30T08:12:00.001-05:00

Ovarian condition may increase diabetes riskPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

VEX Issues 2010 Tx Guidelines for STD's

2010-12-17T14:33:00.001-05:00

CDC Issues 2010 Treatment Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Babies Born Too Early

2010-12-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

BPA Linked to Reduced Egg Quality in Women

2010-12-16T06:50:00.001-05:00

Study links increased BPA exposure to reduced egg quality in womenPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Fake Doctor Duped 'em All!

2010-12-15T16:18:00.001-05:00

Fake doctor duped hospitals, universities, AMA - HealthPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

The Human Incubator

2010-12-14T14:44:00.001-05:00

The Human Incubator - NYTimes.comPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

ACOG Issues Guidelines on Care for HIV-Infected Women

2010-12-14T14:23:00.001-05:00

ACOG Issues Guidelines on Care for HIV-Infected Women (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Shows Promise for Treating Mental Illness

2010-12-06T13:57:00.001-05:00

'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Shows Promise for Treating Mental Illness | My Health News DailyPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Urine Test Early in Pregnancy Can Predict Preeclampsia

2010-12-04T14:53:00.001-05:00

Urine Test Early in Pregnancy Can Predict Preeclampsia (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Pain after VBAC: Follow the clues

2010-11-30T18:24:00.001-05:00

Pain After VBAC: Follow the Clues (mobile format)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Baby Delivered at 37,000 Feet ... story from midwife who was on board

2010-11-25T09:49:00.001-05:00

Baby Delivered at 37,000 FeetPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Cerebral Palsy Increased on Night Shift

2010-11-25T09:39:00.001-05:00

Risk of Cerebral Palsy from Brain Problems Increased with Night Births: Study - AboutLawsuits.comPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Latest CDC Guidelines for GBS

2010-11-23T14:47:00.001-05:00

Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal DiseasePublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5