Recent evidence challenges the practice of prescribing oral antibiotics after Cesarean delivery in obese patients, finding no significant reduction in infection rates compared to standard preoperative antibiotics alone. Howard and Antonia analyze studies showing why this once-promising intervention may not be necessary. • ACOG updates delayed cord clamping guidance to minimum 60 seconds for preterm infants • Baby born at 21 weeks and zero days celebrates first birthday, highlighting advances...
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Recent evidence challenges the practice of prescribing oral antibiotics after Cesarean delivery in obese patients, finding no significant reduction in infection rates compared to standard preoperative antibiotics alone. Howard and Antonia analyze studies showing why this once-promising intervention may not be necessary. • ACOG updates delayed cord clamping guidance to minimum 60 seconds for preterm infants • Baby born at 21 weeks and zero days celebrates first birthday, highlighting advances...
Episode 9:12 Serial Cervical Lengths, MAHA, and More!
Thinking About Ob/Gyn
1 hour 4 minutes
1 week ago
Episode 9:12 Serial Cervical Lengths, MAHA, and More!
Howard Herrell and Antonia Roberts explore evidence-based practices in obstetrics and gynecology, examining both established protocols and emerging research with critical perspectives on medical misinformation. • Serial cervical length monitoring after LEEP procedures lacks evidence for improving outcomes despite being common practice • SMFM's 2016 recommendation explicitly advises against routine cervical length screening for patients with history of cervical procedures • Retrospective stud...
Thinking About Ob/Gyn
Recent evidence challenges the practice of prescribing oral antibiotics after Cesarean delivery in obese patients, finding no significant reduction in infection rates compared to standard preoperative antibiotics alone. Howard and Antonia analyze studies showing why this once-promising intervention may not be necessary. • ACOG updates delayed cord clamping guidance to minimum 60 seconds for preterm infants • Baby born at 21 weeks and zero days celebrates first birthday, highlighting advances...
