Update on Prenatal Care - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2014 - Many elements of routine prenatal care are based on tradition and lack a firm evidence base; however, some elements are supported by more rigorous studies. Correct dating of the pregnancy is critical to prevent unnecessary inductions and to allow for accurate treatment of preterm labor....
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0201/p199.html
Recommendations for Preconception Counseling and Care - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2013 - Given that nearly one-half of pregnancies are unintended, preconception care should be considered an integral part of primary care for women of reproductive age. Common issues in preconception care include family planning, achieving a healthy body weight, screening and treatment for ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2013/1015/p499.html
Antepartum Perineal Massage for Intrapartum Lacerations - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Jan 15, 2021 - Digital antepartum and intrapartum perineal massage did not decrease perineal lacerations compared with a control group.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2021/0115/p115.html
Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: Updated CDC Guideline - American...
Jul 1, 2012 - Group B streptococcus is the leading cause of early-onset neonatal sepsis in the United States. Universal screening is recommended for pregnant women at 35 to 37 weeks’ gestation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guideline for the prevention of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/0701/p59.html
Immunizations in Pregnancy: Updated Recommendations - Editorials - American Family ...
Aug 15, 2020 - Important new data on the immunology of immunization in pregnancy provide greater support for and information on the provision and timing of these immunizations.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0815/p205.html
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Operative Vaginal Delivery - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Oct 1, 2020 - Current guidelines from the World Health Organization do not recommend routine antibiotic prophylaxis for operative vaginal birth because of insufficient evidence of effectiveness.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/1001/od2.html
Closing Primary and Prenatal Care Gaps to Prevent Congenital Syphilis - Editorials - ...
Jul 15, 2020 - Family physicians can prevent congenital syphilis by following national screening guidelines; taking accurate, detailed sexual histories; providing evidence-based interventions to people who use injection drugs; and advocating to reduce structural barriers to care.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0715/p78.html
Pregnancy Prevention in Adolescents - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2004 - Although the pregnancy rate in adolescents has declined steadily in the past 10 years, it remains a major public health problem with lasting repercussions for the teenage mothers, their infants and families, and society as a whole. Successful strategies to prevent adolescent pregnancy ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2004/1015/p1517.html
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression: Recommendation Statement - U.S. ...
Sep 15, 2019 - The USPSTF recommends that clinicians provide or refer pregnant and postpartum persons who are at increased risk of perinatal depression to counseling interventions.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/od1.html
Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression - Putting Prevention into Practice - ...
Sep 15, 2019 - A 25-year-old woman presents to your office after having recently missed her period. A urine pregnancy test confirms that she is pregnant. She takes acyclovir for suppression of genital herpes, which she acquired as a teenager. She reports a history of depression and sexual abuse during...
American Family Physician : Putting Prevention into Practice
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p365.html
Can We Prevent Perinatal Depression in the Primary Care Office? - Editorials - American...
Sep 15, 2019 - Even if we do not provide maternity care, our commitment to the total care of our patients, which includes addressing behavioral medicine needs, allows us to be the ideal physicians to champion interventions to prevent perinatal depression.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0915/p327.html
Preventing Spontaneous Abortion with Progestin Therapy - Medicine by the Numbers - ...
Jul 1, 2019 - The use of progestin therapy in women with recurrent pregnancy loss appears to reduce the incidence of spontaneous abortion, preterm labor, and stillbirth, and increase the rate of live birth. However, due to issues with the studies the authors were hesitant to give progestin their full...
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0701/od1.html
Maternal Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American ...
Apr 1, 2019 - Women should receive the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy regardless of previous immunization history. Infants whose mothers received prenatal immunization had 50% fewer cases of pertussis compared with those whose mothers received postpartum immunization.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p454.html
Oral Health During Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2008 - Oral health care in pregnancy is often avoided and misunderstood by physicians, dentists, and patients. Evidence-based practice guidelines are still being developed. Research suggests that some prenatal oral conditions may have adverse consequences for the child. Periodontitis is ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0415/p1139.html
Effects of Prenatal Yoga on Labor Pain - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - American Family ...
Jul 1, 2018 - Participation in a prenatal yoga program may help reduce labor pain, but reported effects vary from modest to moderate.
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0701/p49.html
Immediate Postpartum LARC: An Underused Contraceptive Option - Editorials - American ...
Jan 1, 2018 - Providing immediate postpartum LARC to women who want it is an evidence-based, patient-centered, and safe practice.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0101/p9.html
Folic Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: Recommendation ...
May 15, 2017 - The USPSTF recommends that all women who are planning or capable of pregnancy take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 μg) of folic acid.
American Family Physician : U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0515/od4.html
Vitamin E in Pregnancy - Medicine by the Numbers - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2017 - Vitamin E supplementation in pregnant women does not show any benefit among the most patient-important outcomes.
American Family Physician : Medicine by the Numbers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0401/od1.html
Membrane Sweeping to Decrease Rates of Postdate Induction - FPIN's Help Desk Answers - ...
Jan 1, 2017 - In uncomplicated pregnancies, membrane sweeping at 38 to 40 weeks' gestation safely decreases the rate of postdate inductions. Membrane sweeping increases the incidence of spontaneous labor, especially in the subsequent seven days, and results in fewer pregnancies extending beyond 41 ...
American Family Physician : FPIN's Help Desk Answers
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0101/p35.html
Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage: Managing the Third Stage of Labor - American Family ...
Mar 15, 2006 - Postpartum hemorrhage is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Most postpartum hemorrhages are caused by uterine atony and occur in the immediate postpartum period. Expectant or physiologic management of the third stage of labor has been compared with active ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0315/p1025.html
CDC Updates Guidelines for the Prevention of Perinatal GBS Disease - Practice ...
May 1, 2011 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines for the prevention of perinatal group B streptococcus (GBS) disease in 1996; the guidelines were updated in 2002 and again in 2010. The most recent guidelines elaborate on laboratory methods and thresholds for GBS...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0501/p1106.html
NPMS Releases Consensus Statement on Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy - Practice...
Mar 15, 2017 - The main strategy for preventing VTE-related mortality is thromboprophylaxis, but guidance regarding its use differs across specialties and organizations. For this reason, the National Partnership for Maternal Safety (NPMS), a group made up of a variety of leaders in women's health ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0315/p397.html
The CDC’s Recommendations to Help Prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Editorials...
Jan 1, 2017 - Alcohol screening and brief intervention, coupled with regular discussion of the patient's reproductive life plan and ready access to effective contraception, can help ensure a healthier next generation while respecting women's autonomy.
American Family Physician : Editorials
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0101/p6.html
Vaccinations in Pregnancy - American Family Physician
Jul 15, 2003 - Adult immunization rates have fallen short of national goals partly because of misconceptions about the safety and benefits of current vaccines. The danger of these misconceptions is magnified during pregnancy, when concerned physicians are hesitant to administer vaccines and patients ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0715/p299.html
Calcium Supplementation for Preventing Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy - Cochrane ...
Oct 1, 2015 - High-dose calcium supplementation (i.e., at least 1,000 mg per day) during pregnancy reduces the risk of developing hypertension and preeclampsia. The most significant risk reduction occurs in women at risk of hypertensive disorders and those with low-calcium diets.
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1001/p570.html
navigate_before 1 2 3 navigate_next