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“ACOG’s withdrawal from ACIP is not a withdrawal from our commitment to advancing vaccine science or to protecting patients’ health and safety.” – ACOG President Steven J. Fleischman, MD

“Discontinuation of statins at pregnancy was not associated with increased maternal cardiovascular risk, including among high-risk women.” — Study investigators, Circulation

A trauma-informed approach should guide the decision about oral misoprostol versus vaginal pharmacologic or mechanical methods because more vaginal exams may cause distress in some patients.

“Implementation of directly dispensed aspirin appeared to delay the onset, and for some patients completely prevent the development of preeclampsia with severe features.” — Elaine L. Duryea, MD, UT Southwestern

A natural ovulation regimen for endometrial preparation before frozen embryo transfer was as effective as a programmed regimen for achieving a healthy live birth and reducing the risk of several obstetric complications.

Although early stimulant exposure was not associated with increases in maternal or fetal risk, the study suggests that continuation of stimulants into the second and/or third trimester may increase some pregnancy complications.