Contemporary OB/GYN

01/12/2026

Hear experts discuss screening and diagnosing postpartum
depression (PPD) in the short on-demand sponsored series by
Supernus Therapeutics and Biogen, Expert Insights on Postpartum
Depression. Learn key points about PPD, considerations
for integrating PPD care into OB/GYN practices, and hear a
hypothetical patient-physician conversation about PPD. Watch
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01/09/2026

A study found prenatal is linked to higher maternal morbidity, including hypertensive disorders and transfusion needs, alongside worse infant outcomes. Findings highlight risks beyond neonatal effects.

Full video: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/jamie-lo-md-mcr-highlights-maternal-and-infant-risks-from-prenatal-opioid-use

01/09/2026

Maternal influenza and Tdap vaccination during pregnancy was associated with fewer influenza- and pertussis-related hospital and ED visits in infants younger than 6 months.

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Maternal influenza and Tdap vaccination during pregnancy was associated with fewer influenza- and pertussis-related hospital and ED visits in infants younger than 6 months.

01/09/2026

A study found distinct cervicovaginal microbiota patterns linked to frozen embryo transfer success in women with , suggesting the uterine microenvironment may influence implantation beyond embryo quality.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/bacteria-patterns-linked-to-fertility-success-in-endometriosis

01/08/2026

Researchers report accelerating annual increases in , with neighborhood deprivation emerging as a potential risk factor linked to higher rates and long-term cardiometabolic risk.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/us-gestational-diabetes-rates-rise-36-since-2016

01/08/2026

In the PREVENT-PE trial, women offered risk-stratified early-term birth had lower rates of vs usual care, with similar maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/planned-early-term-birth-reduces-preeclampsia-risk

01/08/2026

In an interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Elisabeth McClymont, PhD, discussed study findings showing vaccination during pregnancy reduced hospitalization for severe disease by 62% and ICU admission by ~90%.

Full video: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/elisabeth-mcclymont-phd-discusses-reduced-severe-disease-risk-from-prenatal-covid-19-vaccination

01/07/2026

New evidence-based guidelines outline week-by-week strategies for managing antiseizure medications during and after pregnancy, offering clinicians a clear roadmap to support healthy pregnancies in women with .

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/pregnancy-specific-guidance-clarifies-antiseizure-medication-management

01/07/2026

A study found higher rates of maternal and infant infection among pregnancies with opioid-related diagnoses. Analysis of 5.5M California births showed rising prevalence and increased maternal and neonatal morbidity.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/opioid-use-in-pregnancy-raises-maternal-and-infant-risks

01/07/2026

A large trial found that mid–second-trimester maternal blood biomarker screening with targeted preventive care significantly improved in pregnancies otherwise considered low risk for preterm birth.

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Screen-guided care using the PreTRM blood test reduced preterm birth–related complications and NICU use.

01/06/2026

Researchers report no convincing evidence that oestrogen-only or combined MHT meaningfully alters dementia risk in postmenopausal women, highlighting key evidence gaps for future study.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/no-evidence-links-menopause-hormone-therapy-to-dementia-risk

01/06/2026

A study found women with high- and intermediate-penetrance breast cancer genes were more often identified through criteria-independent genetic testing, highlighting limits of family history–based guidelines.

Read more: https://www.contemporaryobgyn.net/view/broader-genetic-testing-improves-breast-cancer-risk-detection