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Rachel L Wood

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
2608 Erwin Rd Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2023 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Recent Publications


Cervical balloon catheter vs Dilapan-S for outpatient cervical ripening: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM · June 2025 BACKGROUND: As labor induction increases in the United States, safe and effective outpatient cervical ripening has been explored as a method to decrease the inpatient time burden. However, the most effective method for outpatient mechanical cervical ripeni ... Full text Link to item Cite

Familial Mediterranean Fever in Pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Surv · October 2024 IMPORTANCE: Though the incidence of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in pregnancy is rare, understanding the etiology and symptomatology of FMF is essential for obstetric treatment of patients with FMF. OBJECTIVE: Familial Mediterranean fever is a heredi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal Cardiovascular Health Post-Dobbs

Journal Article NEJM Evidence · January 23, 2024 Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Tufts University, School of Medicine · 2016 M.D.