Scholars@Duke
Geeta Krishna Swamy

Geeta Krishna Swamy

Haywood Brown, MD Distinguished Professor of Women's Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
swamy002@mc.duke.edu
Box 3967 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
Pavilion East At Lakeview, 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705

Selected Publications

A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety, Reactogenicity, and Immunogenicity of Different Prime-Boost Vaccination Schedules of 2013 and 2017 A(H7N9) Inactivated Influenza Virus Vaccines Administered With and Without AS03 Adjuvant in Healthy US Adults.

Journal Article Clin Infect Dis · June 14, 2024 INTRODUCTION: A surge of human influenza A(H7N9) cases began in 2016 in China from an antigenically distinct lineage. Data are needed about the safety and immunogenicity of 2013 and 2017 A(H7N9) inactivated influenza vaccines (IIVs) and the effects of AS03 ... Full text Link to item Cite

The current state of pertussis vaccination in pregnancy around the world, with recommendations for improved care: Consensus statements from the Global Pertussis Initiative.

Journal Article Int J Gynaecol Obstet · June 2024 Bordetella pertussis, which causes a respiratory disease known as pertussis ("whooping cough") remains an important global challenge, with the incidence in pertussis cases increasing in recent years. Newborns and infants are at increased risk for severe mo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Late Preterm Antenatal Corticosteroids: The ALPS Follow-Up Study.

Journal Article JAMA · May 21, 2024 IMPORTANCE: The Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids (ALPS) trial changed clinical practice in the United States by finding that antenatal betamethasone at 34 to 36 weeks decreased short-term neonatal respiratory morbidity. However, the trial also found increas ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Association between Prenatal Nicotine Exposure and Offspring's Hearing Impairment.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · May 2024 OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to evaluate whether there is an association between in-utero exposure to nicotine and subsequent hearing dysfunction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized trial to prevent congenit ... Full text Link to item Cite

Factors Associated with Guideline Concordant Clinician Counseling about Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia in Nulliparous Patients.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · May 2024 OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of this study was to examine the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines concordant low-dose aspirin (LDA) counseling and factors associated with counseling in nulliparous birthing individuals. STUDY DE ... Full text Link to item Cite

Obstetric Racial Disparities in the Era of the ARRIVE (A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management) Trial and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · May 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of the ARRIVE (A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management) trial and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on racial and ethnic differences in labor induction, pregnancy-associated hypertensi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prenatal Vaccination Patterns among Birthing Individuals with History of Preterm Birth in the Pre- and Post-COVID Era.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · April 2024 OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore vaccination acceptance among individuals with a history of preterm birth between March and June during the pre-COVID (2019), early-COVID (2020), and late-COVID (2021) periods. STUDY DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional, r ... Full text Link to item Cite

RSV Prefusion F Protein-Based Maternal Vaccine - Preterm Birth and Other Outcomes.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · March 14, 2024 BACKGROUND: Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during pregnancy may protect infants from RSV disease. Efficacy and safety data on a candidate RSV prefusion F protein-based maternal vaccine (RSVPreF3-Mat) are needed. METHODS: We conducted ... Full text Link to item Cite

Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration, and Associated Factors Among People With Hepatitis C Virus Infection.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · March 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: To characterize breastfeeding behaviors and identify factors associated with breastfeeding initiation among people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter observational cohort of pregna ... Full text Link to item Cite

Delta variant neutralizing antibody response following maternal COVID-19 vaccination.

Conference Am J Infect Control · February 2024 The Delta pandemic wave saw increased maternal morbidity and mortality compared to prior viral strains. COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy elicits detectable levels of neutralizing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 wild type and SARS-CoV-2 Delta variants in both mat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influenza in Pregnancy: Prevention and Treatment

Journal Article Obstetrics & Gynecology · February 2024 Pregnant and postpartum individuals are at significantly higher risk of serious complications related to seasonal and pandemic influenza infections compared with nonpregnant people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Co ... Full text Cite

Immunogenicity and safety of varying dosages of a fifth-wave influenza A/H7N9 inactivated vaccine given with and without AS03 adjuvant in healthy adults.

Journal Article Vaccine · January 12, 2024 BACKGROUND: Human infections with the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus were first reported in China in 2013 and continued to occur in annual waves. In the 2016/2017 fifth wave, Yangtze River Delta (YRD) lineage viruses, which differed antigenically from those ... Full text Link to item Cite

Randomized Trial of Hyperimmune Globulin for Congenital CMV Infection - 2-Year Outcomes.

Journal Article The New England journal of medicine · November 2023 Full text Cite

Risk Factors for Perinatal Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · September 1, 2023 OBJECTIVE: To estimate the rate of perinatal transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, to identify risk factors for perinatal transmission of HCV infection, and to determine the viremic threshold for perinatal transmission. METHODS: This was a pro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Nulliparous Participants Undergoing Labor Induction by Cervical Ripening Method.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · July 2023 OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes by method of cervical ripening for labor induction among low-risk nulliparous individuals. STUDY DESIGN: This is a secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized trial of labor inductio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal and Delivery Characteristics and Self-Reported Perceived Control During Labor.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · July 1, 2023 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between maternal and delivery characteristics and self-reported perceived control during childbirth. METHODS: A secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized trial was conducted to compare labor induction at 39 weeks ... Full text Link to item Cite

Editorial: Vaccinations and women's reproductive health.

Journal Article Int J Gynaecol Obstet · July 2023 Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of Hypoglycemia in Neonates of Women at Risk for Late Preterm Delivery: An Antenatal Late Preterm Steroids Trial Cohort Study.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · April 2023 OBJECTIVE: In the antenatal late preterm steroids (ALPS) trial betamethasone significantly decreased short-term neonatal respiratory morbidity but increased the risk of neonatal hypoglycemia, diagnosed only categorically (<40 mg/dL). We sought to better ch ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy and safety of azithromycin versus placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trial.

Journal Article Lancet Infect Dis · April 2023 BACKGROUND: Lower respiratory tract infections are frequently treated with antibiotics, despite a viral cause in many cases. It remains unknown whether low procalcitonin concentrations can identify patients with lower respiratory tract infection who are un ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Safety and Immunogenicity of Influenza A/H5N8 Virus Vaccine in Healthy Adults: Durability and Cross-reactivity of Antibody Responses.

Journal Article Clin Infect Dis · January 5, 2023 BACKGROUND: Influenza A/H5N8 viruses infect poultry and wild birds in many countries. In 2021, the first human A/H5N8 cases were reported. METHODS: We conducted a phase I, cohort-randomized, double-blind, controlled trial of inactivated influenza A/H5N8 va ... Full text Link to item Cite

Population Pharmacokinetics of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Across the Adult Lifespan.

Journal Article Clin Pharmacokinet · January 2023 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Piperacillin/tazobactam is one of the most frequently used antimicrobials in older adults. Using an opportunistic study design, we evaluated the pharmacokinetics of piperacillin/tazobactam as a probe drug to evaluate changes in an ... Full text Link to item Cite

EngagINg the COmmunity to Reduce Preterm birth via Adherence To an Individualized Prematurity Prevention Plan (INCORPorATe IP3): intervention development and future pilot study design.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · December 2022 OBJECTIVE: Non-Hispanic Black birthing individuals are at increased risk of preterm birth compared to other racial and ethnic groups. In our clinical setting, we offer a tailored package of recommendations to reduce the risk of preterm birth known as an in ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Symptomatic versus asymptomatic COVID-19: does it impact placental vasculopathy?

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · December 2022 This study sought to assess the impact of COVID-19 on placental vasculature in the context of maternal symptomatology - comparing asymptomatic to symptomatic pregnant patients - and disease severity - comparing pregnant patients with mild, moderate, severe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Racial and ethnic representation in 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate preterm birth prevention studies: a systematic review.

Journal Article J Perinat Med · September 27, 2022 OBJECTIVES: The US preterm birth rate varies dramatically by race and ethnicity yet the racial and ethnic representation within studies evaluating 17-hydroxprogesterone caproate (17-P) for preterm birth prevention is unknown. The objectives of our study we ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hypertension in pregnancy and adverse outcomes among low-risk nulliparous women expectantly managed at or after 39 weeks: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.

Journal Article BJOG · July 2022 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) among low-risk nulliparous women expectantly managed at or after 39 weeks of gestation are associated with adverse outcomes. DESIGN: Secondary analysis of a randomised trial. SETTING: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Amniocentesis to diagnose congenital cytomegalovirus infection following maternal primary infection.

Journal Article American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM · July 2022 BackgroundCongenital cytomegalovirus infection following maternal primary cytomegalovirus infection affects approximately 0.4% of newborns in the United States but may be hard to diagnose prenatally.ObjectiveTo evaluate the current sensit ... Full text Cite

Effects of Smoking Reduction and Cessation on Birth Outcomes in a Scheduled Gradual Reduction Cessation Trial.

Journal Article Matern Child Health J · May 2022 INTRODUCTION: Smoking during pregnancy can affect infant birthweight. We tested whether an intervention that promoted scheduled gradual reduction improved birth outcomes among pregnant women who smoked. We also examined race differences in birth outcomes. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of Body Mass Index With the Use of Health Care Resources in Low-Risk Nulliparous Pregnancies After 39 Weeks of Gestation.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · May 1, 2022 OBJECTIVE: To compare health care medical resource utilization in low-risk nulliparous pregnancies according to body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) categories. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis o ... Full text Link to item Cite

Understanding COVID-19 vaccine uptake during pregnancy: 'Hesitance', knowledge, and evidence-based decision-making.

Journal Article Vaccine · April 26, 2022 BACKGROUND: A key mitigation strategy to the COVID-19 pandemic has been the development and roll-out of vaccines. However, pregnant and lactating people were not included in initial vaccine trials and this population is hesitant to receive the vaccine, des ... Full text Link to item Cite

First-in-Human Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Single Doses of NTM-1633, a Novel Mixture of Monoclonal Antibodies against Botulinum Toxin E.

Journal Article Antimicrob Agents Chemother · April 19, 2022 Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic disease caused by botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT). Available treatments including an equine antitoxin and human immune globulin are given postexposure and challenging to produce and administer. NTM-1633 is an equi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Noninvasive Prediction of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection After Maternal Primary Infection.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · March 1, 2022 OBJECTIVE: To develop and internally validate a noninvasive method for the prediction of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after primary maternal CMV infection. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized placebo-control ... Full text Link to item Cite

Estimated Prevalence of Risk Factors for Preeclampsia Among Individuals Giving Birth in the US in 2019.

Journal Article JAMA Netw Open · January 4, 2022 IMPORTANCE: Low-dose aspirin (LDA) is one of the few evidence-based interventions for preventing preeclampsia, which is a leading cause of maternal or fetal morbidity and mortality. Current guidelines recommend LDA based on the presence of risk factors for ... Full text Link to item Cite

Morbidity of late-season influenza during pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM · January 2022 BACKGROUND: In the Northern Hemisphere, influenza season typically starts in December and lasts through March. Pregnant people are at increased risk for influenza-related morbidity and mortality. Potentially, new viral strains or reduced provider suspicion ... Full text Link to item Cite

Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Cesarean Birth and Maternal Morbidity in a Low-Risk, Nulliparous Cohort.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · January 1, 2022 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate race and ethnicity differences in cesarean birth and maternal morbidity in low-risk nulliparous people at term. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of expectant management compared with induction of labor ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preterm birth rates and race disparities pre and post COVID vaccination

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY · 2022 Cite

Factors associated with cesarean section in patients with COVID

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY · 2022 Cite

A Trial of Hyperimmune Globulin to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

Journal Article Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey · January 1, 2022 Full text Cite

Low Dose Aspirin Counseling in Nulliparous Women

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY · 2022 Cite

A Qualitative Study Documenting Black Birthing Individuals' Perspectives on the Disproportionate Rate of Preterm Birth in the Black Community.

Journal Article Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle) · 2022 BACKGROUND: Compared with all other racial and ethnic groups, the rate of preterm birth (PTB) is 50% higher among non-Hispanic Blacks (NHB). There are limited published data focused on the etiology of the racial disparity in PTB from the perspective of Bla ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preparing for Disease X: Ensuring Vaccine Equity for Pregnant Women in Future Pandemics.

Journal Article Front Med (Lausanne) · 2022 Disease X represents a yet unknown human pathogen which has potential to cause a serious international epidemic or pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated that despite being at increased risk of severe disease compared with the general population, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Improving Clinician's Knowledge and Comfort with Prenatal and Postpartum Employment Laws: A Pilot Intervention.

Journal Article Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle) · 2022 BACKGROUND: It is common for pregnant people in the United States to continue to work throughout their pregnancy. Pregnant people may need leave time or other accommodations to continue working safely. It is imperative that obstetric providers are knowledg ... Full text Link to item Cite

IMPaCT: A Pilot Randomized Trial of an Intervention to Reduce Preterm Birth Among Non-Hispanic Black Patients at High Risk.

Journal Article Health Equity · 2022 INTRODUCTION: Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality rate. Non-Hispanic black patients disproportionately experience preterm birth and nonadherence to evidence-based preventive measures. Interventions tailored to non-Hispanic bl ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Compassionate Use of Remdesivir in Pregnant Women With Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Journal Article Clin Infect Dis · December 6, 2021 BACKGROUND: Remdesivir is efficacious for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults, but data in pregnant women are limited. We describe outcomes in the first 86 pregnant women with severe COVID-19 who were treated with remdesivir. METHODS: The ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Associated with Amniotomy among Nulliparous Women Undergoing Labor Induction at Term.

Journal Article American journal of perinatology · August 2021 ObjectiveThe aim of the study is to evaluate the association between amniotomy at various time points during labor induction and maternal and neonatal outcomes among term, nulliparous women.Study designSecondary analysis of a randomized t ... Full text Cite

A Trial of Hyperimmune Globulin to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · July 29, 2021 BACKGROUND: Primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy carries a risk of congenital infection and possible severe sequelae. There is no established intervention for preventing congenital CMV infection. METHODS: In this multicenter, double-bli ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of NTM-1632, a Novel Mixture of Three Monoclonal Antibodies against Botulinum Toxin B.

Journal Article Antimicrob Agents Chemother · June 17, 2021 Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT). Available treatments, including an equine antitoxin and human immune globulin, are given postexposure and challenging to produce and administer. NTM-1 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reply: Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines in pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM · May 2021 Full text Link to item Cite

Coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines in pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM · March 2021 As of December 1, 2020, nearly 64 million people have been infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 worldwide with nearly 1.5 million global deaths. The impact of this virus has continued to overwhelm hospital infrastructure and de ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of Expectant Management of Full-Term, Low-Risk, Nulliparous Patients.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · February 1, 2021 OBJECTIVE: To compare risks of maternal and perinatal outcomes by completed week of gestation from 39 weeks in low-risk nulliparous patients undergoing expectant management. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized trial of el ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vaccine Hesitancy in North Carolina: The Elephant in the Room?

Journal Article N C Med J · 2021 Vaccine hesitancy is a persistent but under-prioritized issue in North Carolina. Plans are needed for systematic data collection on vaccine hesitancy trends, enhancing access to trusted sources of information, strengthening policies encouraging vaccination ... Full text Link to item Cite

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination during Pregnancy and Effects in Infants

Journal Article Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey · January 1, 2021 Full text Cite

Study Protocol for Preventing Early-Onset Pneumonia in Young Children Through Maternal Immunisation: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial (PneuMatters).

Journal Article Front Pediatr · 2021 Background: Preventing and/or reducing acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs) in young children will lead to substantial short and long-term clinical benefits. While immunisation with pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) reduces paediatric ALRIs, its ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety and immunogenicity of an investigational maternal trivalent group B streptococcus vaccine in pregnant women and their infants: Results from a randomized placebo-controlled phase II trial.

Journal Article Vaccine · October 14, 2020 BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of an investigational trivalent group B streptococcus (GBS) vaccine in US pregnant women, transplacental serotype-specific antibody transfer and persistence in infants, and serotype-specific an ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Journal Article J Rheumatol · October 1, 2020 Full text Link to item Cite

Elective Labor Induction at 39 Weeks of Gestation Compared With Expectant Management: Factors Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Low-Risk Nulliparous Women.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · October 2020 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate characteristics associated with adverse outcomes in low-risk nulliparous women randomized to elective labor induction at 39 weeks of gestation or expectant management. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of women randomized du ... Full text Link to item Cite

Customized Probability of Vaginal Delivery With Induction of Labor and Expectant Management in Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks of Gestation.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · October 2020 OBJECTIVE: To develop models to predict vaginal delivery in low-risk, nulliparous women contemplating elective induction of labor or expectant management at 39 weeks of gestation. METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy vs. paycheck: a qualitative study of patient's experience with employment during pregnancy at high risk for preterm birth.

Journal Article BMC Pregnancy Childbirth · September 25, 2020 BACKGROUND: Pregnant women with a history of preterm birth are at risk for recurrence, often requiring frequent prenatal visits for close monitoring and/or preventive therapies. Employment demands can limit uptake and adherence to recommended monitoring an ... Full text Link to item Cite

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination during Pregnancy and Effects in Infants.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · July 30, 2020 BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the dominant cause of severe lower respiratory tract infection in infants, with the most severe cases concentrated among younger infants. METHODS: Healthy pregnant women, at 28 weeks 0 days through 36 weeks ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety and immunogenicity of three seasonal inactivated influenza vaccines among pregnant women and antibody persistence in their infants.

Journal Article Vaccine · July 14, 2020 OBJECTIVE: Inactivated influenza virus vaccines (IIVs) are recommended for all pregnant women in the United States. We conducted a prospective, randomized, double blind study of three licensed seasonal trivalent IIVs (IIV3s) to assess their safety and immu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Five Percent Monolaurin Vaginal Gel for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Journal Article J Low Genit Tract Dis · July 2020 OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to test the hypothesis that 5% monolaurin vaginal gel, a naturally occurring monoglyceride shown to have antimicrobial effects on vaginal pathogens without affecting Lactobacillus species, cures bacterial vaginosis (BV). ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficiency of placental transfer of vaccine-elicited antibodies relative to prenatal Tdap vaccination status.

Journal Article Vaccine · June 26, 2020 Administration of vaccines during pregnancy provides maternal protection against infectious diseases. This protection is extended to their infants during the first months of life, as pathogen-specific antibodies formed in response to maternal vaccination a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of a Texting Program to Promote Cessation Among Pregnant Smokers: A Randomized Control Trial.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · June 12, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Smoking during pregnancy poses serious risks to baby and mother. Few disseminable programs exist to help pregnant women quit or reduce their smoking. We hypothesized that an SMS text-delivered scheduled gradual reduction (SGR) program plus su ... Full text Link to item Cite

OB/GYN Providers' Knowledge of Racial and Ethnic Reproductive Health Disparities.

Journal Article J Natl Med Assoc · June 2020 OBJECTIVE: This study explores OB/GYN providers' knowledge about published health and healthcare disparities in women's reproductive health. METHOD: We collected demographic and health disparities knowledge information from OB/GYN providers who were member ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hydroxychloroquine in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Complicated by COVID-19: Clarifying Target Exposures and the Need for Clinical Trials.

Journal Article J Rheumatol · May 11, 2020 OBJECTIVE: To characterize hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) exposure in patients with rheumatic disease receiving longterm HCQ compared to target concentrations with reported antiviral activity against the coronavirus disease 2019 caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). ... Full text Link to item Cite

Health resource utilization of labor induction versus expectant management.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · April 2020 BACKGROUND: Although induction of labor of low-risk nulliparous women at 39 weeks reduces the risk of cesarean delivery compared with expectant management, concern regarding more frequent use of labor induction remains, given that this intervention histori ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pilot Test of Connecting Pregnant Women who Smoke to Short Message Service (SMS) Support Texts for Cessation.

Journal Article Matern Child Health J · April 2020 INTRODUCTION: Most pregnant women know that smoking poses serious risks to baby and mother, yet many still smoke. We conducted a large randomized controlled trial and found that an SMS text-delivered program helped about 10% of these women quit smoking. In ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatitis C Virus Antibody Screening in a Cohort of Pregnant Women: Identifying Seroprevalence and Risk Factors.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · April 2020 OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody, evaluate current risk factors associated with HCV antibody positivity, and identify novel composite risk factors for identification of groups most likely to demonstrate HCV antibody ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association Between Features of Spontaneous Late Preterm Labor and Late Preterm Birth.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · March 2020 OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the association between clinical and examination features at admission and late preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN: The present study is a secondary analysis of a randomized trial of singleton pregnancies at 340/7 to 365/7 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal Sense of Control During Childbirth and Infant Feeding Method.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · March 2020 OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether maternal sense of control in labor is associated with breastfeeding at 4-8 weeks postpartum. METHODS: This is a secondary analysis of data from a multicenter randomized controlled trial of elective induction of labor at 39 we ... Full text Link to item Cite

Factors Associated with Utilization of 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate for the Prevention of Recurrent Preterm Birth.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · February 2020 OBJECTIVE: Weekly 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17OHP-C) from 16 to 36 weeks' gestation reduces the risk of recurrent spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB). Limited data suggest poor adherence to published guidelines. This study aimed to identify factors ass ... Full text Link to item Cite

Supporting researchers through full-service hotline and consultation services: Success in simplicity, customization, and staffing.

Journal Article J Clin Transl Sci · February 2020 Navigating the research domain at an academic medical center can be challenging, even for seasoned investigators. To address this, Duke University launched two initiatives: (1) a research navigation "hotline" to provide brief assistance with a variety of r ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

The Project Baseline Health Study: a step towards a broader mission to map human health.

Journal Article NPJ Digit Med · 2020 The Project Baseline Health Study (PBHS) was launched to map human health through a comprehensive understanding of both the health of an individual and how it relates to the broader population. The study will contribute to the creation of a biomedical info ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Cohorting prenatal care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY · 2020 Cite

Late-season influenza: Don't let your guard down!

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY · 2020 Cite

Safety and Immunogenicity of a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Fusion (F) Protein Nanoparticle Vaccine in Healthy Third-Trimester Pregnant Women and Their Infants.

Journal Article J Infect Dis · October 22, 2019 BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant lower respiratory tract disease and hospitalization worldwide. METHODS: Safety and immunogenicity of RSV fusion (F) protein nanoparticle vaccine or placebo were evaluated in 50 he ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficient transplacental IgG transfer in women infected with Zika virus during pregnancy.

Journal Article PLoS Negl Trop Dis · August 2019 Zika virus (ZIKV) is a newly-identified infectious cause of congenital disease. Transplacental transfer of maternal IgG to the fetus plays an important role in preventing many neonatal infections. However, antibody transfer may also have negative consequen ... Full text Link to item Cite

An observer blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, phase I dose escalation trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of an inactivated West Nile virus Vaccine, HydroVax-001, in healthy adults.

Journal Article Vaccine · July 9, 2019 BACKGROUND: West Nile virus (WNV) is the most common mosquito-borne infection in the United States. HydroVax-001 WNV is a hydrogen peroxide inactivated, whole virion (WNV-Kunjin strain) vaccine adjuvanted with aluminum hydroxide. METHODS: We performed a ph ... Full text Link to item Cite

Implementation of a responsible conduct of research education program at Duke University School of Medicine.

Journal Article Account Res · July 2019 Academic medical centers rarely require all of their research faculty and staff to participate in educational programs on the responsible conduct of research (RCR). There is also little published evidence of RCR programs addressing high-profile, internal c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Beyond the Window: Patient Characteristics and Geographic Locations Associated with Late Prenatal Care in Women Eligible for 17-P Preterm Birth Prevention.

Journal Article J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · June 2019 INTRODUCTION: To reduce the risk of recurrence, women with a history of spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) are recommended to receive 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-P) injections starting by the 20th week of pregnancy. In women eligible for 17-P, we aime ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cost-effectiveness of Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy vs No Therapy in Women at Risk of Late Preterm Delivery: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Pediatr · May 1, 2019 IMPORTANCE: Administration of corticosteroids to women at high risk for delivery in the late preterm period (34-36 weeks' gestation) improves short-term neonatal outcomes. The cost implications of this intervention are not known. OBJECTIVE: To compare the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of Non-Beta-lactam Antibiotics for Prevention of Cesarean Delivery Surgical Site Infections.

Journal Article AJP Rep · April 2019 Objective  To examine the association between perioperative Beta ( β ))-lactam versus non- β -lactam antibiotics and cesarean delivery surgical site infection (SSI). Study Design  Retrospective cohort of women undergoing cesarean delivery from January 1 to ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Induction of Labor versus Scheduled Cesarean in Morbidly Obese Women: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · March 2019 OBJECTIVE: To assess the costs, complication rates, and harm-benefit tradeoffs of induction of labor (IOL) compared to scheduled cesarean delivery (CD) in women with class III obesity. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a cost analysis of IOL versus scheduled CD i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Malaria vaccine trials in pregnant women: An imperative without precedent.

Journal Article Vaccine · February 4, 2019 Pregnant women are highly susceptible to Plasmodium falciparum malaria, leading to substantial maternal, perinatal, and infant mortality. While malaria vaccine development has made significant progress in recent years, no trials of malaria vaccines have ev ... Full text Link to item Cite

Association of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Neonatal Respiratory Morbidity.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · February 2019 OBJECTIVE: To assess neonatal respiratory morbidity in pregnancies with and without gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) at imminent risk of late preterm delivery in a modern U.S. cohort. METHODS: Secondary analysis of a randomized placebo-controlled trial ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Cord Blood Magnesium Level at Birth on Non-neurologic Neonatal Outcomes.

Conference Am J Perinatol · January 2019 OBJECTIVE: We examined the effects of magnesium sulfate on non-neurologic neonatal outcomes with respect to cord blood magnesium level. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a secondary analysis of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Beneficial Effects of Antenatal Mag ... Full text Link to item Cite

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Colonization and Disease among Pregnant Women: A Historical Cohort Study

Conference Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology · January 1, 2019 Background. Maternal GBS colonization is associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis and extensive efforts are directed to preventing this complication. Less is known about maternal risks of GBS colonization. We seek to provide a modern estimate of the inc ... Full text Cite

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Colonization and Disease among Pregnant Women: A Historical Cohort Study.

Journal Article Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol · 2019 BACKGROUND: Maternal GBS colonization is associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis and extensive efforts are directed to preventing this complication. Less is known about maternal risks of GBS colonization. We seek to provide a modern estimate of the inc ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Varicella zoster immune globulin (VARIZIG) administration up to 10 days after varicella exposure in pregnant women, immunocompromised participants, and infants: Varicella outcomes and safety results from a large, open-label, expanded-access program.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2019 INTRODUCTION: Despite vaccination, there were more than 100,000 annual cases of varicella in the United States in 2013-2014. Individuals at highest risk of developing severe or complicated varicella include immunocompromised people, preterm infants, and pr ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Improving Uptake and Adherence to 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate in Non-Hispanic Black Women: A Mixed Methods Study of Potential Interventions from the Patient Perspective.

Journal Article Biores Open Access · 2019 Women with a history of a preterm birth (PTB) are at high risk for recurrence. Weekly 17-hydroxyprogestrone caproate (17-P) injections can reduce the risk of recurrence in women with prior spontaneous PTB. PTB occurs disproportionately in non-Hispanic blac ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety and immunogenicity of seasonal trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines in pregnant women.

Journal Article Vaccine · December 18, 2018 BACKGROUND: In the United States, seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) is recommended for pregnant women; however, in early 2009, immunization rates were low, partly due to limited prospective data and concerns about vaccine safety. OBJECTIVE: We c ... Full text Link to item Cite

Geographic and Racial Disparities in Infant Hearing Loss.

Journal Article Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · December 2018 OBJECTIVE: Approximately 1 to 2 of every 1000 American newborns has hearing loss identified by newborn screening. This study was designed to determine if infant hearing loss is more common in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. STUDY DESIGN: In th ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Engaging patients throughout the health system: A landscape analysis of cold-call policies and recommendations for future policy change.

Journal Article J Clin Transl Sci · December 2018 Healthcare institutions may often prohibit "cold-calling" or direct contact with a potential research participant when the person initiating contact is unknown to the patient. This policy aims to maintain patient privacy, but may have unintended consequenc ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Reactogenicity and immunogenicity of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) in pregnant and nonpregnant women.

Journal Article Vaccine · October 8, 2018 OBJECTIVE: Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertusiss (Tdap) vaccine is recommended during each pregnancy, regardless of prior receipt. Data on reactogenicity and immunogenicity, particularly after repeated Tdap, are limited. We com ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neonatal Outcomes Associated with Noncephalic Presentation at Delivery in Preterm Birth.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · October 2018 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of noncephalic presentation on neonatal outcomes in preterm delivery. STUDY DESIGN: In this study a secondary analysis of the BEAM trial was performed. It included women with singleton, liveb ... Full text Link to item Cite

Psychosocial Stress and Preterm Birth: The Impact of Parity and Race.

Journal Article Matern Child Health J · October 2018 Objectives Studies examining risk factors for preterm birth (PTB) such as psychosocial stress are often focused on women with a history of PTB; however, most preterm babies are born to women with no history of preterm birth. Our objective was to determine ... Full text Link to item Cite

ACOG Committee Opinion No. 753: Assessment and Treatment of Pregnant Women With Suspected or Confirmed Influenza

Journal Article Obstetrics & Gynecology · October 2018 ABSTRACT:Pregnant and postpartum women are at high risk of serious complications of seasonal and pandemic influenza infection. Pregnancy itself is a high-risk condition, making the potential adverse effects of in ... Full text Cite

The Effects of a Couples-Based Health Behavior Intervention During Pregnancy on Latino Couples' Dyadic Satisfaction Postpartum.

Journal Article Fam Process · September 2018 Many couples tend to report steadily decreasing relationship quality following the birth of a child. However, little is known about the postpartum period for Latino couples, a rapidly growing ethnic group who are notably underserved by mental and physical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Labor Induction versus Expectant Management in Low-Risk Nulliparous Women.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · August 9, 2018 BACKGROUND: The perinatal and maternal consequences of induction of labor at 39 weeks among low-risk nulliparous women are uncertain. METHODS: In this multicenter trial, we randomly assigned low-risk nulliparous women who were at 38 weeks 0 days to 38 week ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neighborhood Disadvantage is Associated with High Cytomegalovirus Seroprevalence in Pregnancy.

Journal Article J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · August 2018 BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infectious cause of fetal malformations and childhood hearing loss. CMV is more common among socially disadvantaged groups, and geographically clusters in poor communities. The Area Deprivation Index (AD ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Randomized trial comparing the safety and antibody responses to live attenuated versus inactivated influenza vaccine when administered to breastfeeding women.

Journal Article Vaccine · July 25, 2018 BACKGROUND: Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) and inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) are both licensed for administration to nursing mothers. Little is known about the potential for transmission of LAIV viruses from the mother to the infant and the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Infections in Pregnancy and the Role of Vaccines.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am · June 2018 Pregnant women are at risk for infection and may have significant morbidity or mortality. Influenza, pertussis, zika, and cytomegalovirus produce mild or asymptomatic illness in the mother, but have profound implications for her fetus. Maternal immunizatio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection in the setting of chorioamnionitis.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · May 2018 PURPOSE: We examined the effects of magnesium on premature neonatal outcomes complicated by chorioamnionitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the BEAM Trial, an RCT to determine if antenatal magnesium decreases the inc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnant Women's Knowledge and Beliefs about the Safety and Outcomes of Delivery at Various Gestational Ages.

Journal Article AJP Rep · January 2018 Objectives  Despite the morbidity associated with late preterm and early-term births, there is limited data on pregnant women's perception of neonatal risk based on gestational age (GA). Therefore, our objective was to determine pregnant women's perception ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

The Impact of IgG transplacental transfer on early life immunity.

Journal Article Immunohorizons · January 1, 2018 Pediatric vaccines have significantly reduced infectious disease-related infant mortality, but as protective immunity often require several infant vaccine doses; maternally-acquired antibodies are critical to protect infants during the first months of life ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perinatal western-type diet and associated gestational weight gain alter postpartum maternal mood.

Journal Article Brain Behav · October 2017 INTRODUCTION: The role of perinatal diet in postpartum maternal mood disorders, including depression and anxiety, remains unclear. We investigated whether perinatal consumption of a Western-type diet (high in fat and branched-chain amino acids [BCAA]) and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Geographic Disparities in Cytomegalovirus Infection During Pregnancy.

Journal Article J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc · September 1, 2017 BACKGROUND: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common infectious cause of fetal malformations and childhood hearing loss. CMV is more common among socially disadvantaged groups, and it clusters geographically in poor communities. We conducted a geospatial a ... Full text Link to item Cite

The association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the oxytocin receptor and G protein-coupled receptor kinase 6 (GRK6) genes with oxytocin dosing requirements and labor outcomes.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · September 2017 BACKGROUND: Oxytocin is a potent uterotonic agent that is widely used for induction and augmentation of labor. Oxytocin has a narrow therapeutic index and the optimal dosing for any individual woman varies widely. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was ... Full text Link to item Cite

Closed-Incision Negative-Pressure Therapy in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal Article AJP Rep · July 2017 Background  Postcesarean wound morbidity is a costly complication of cesarean delivery for which preventative strategies remain understudied. Objective  We compared surgical site occurrences (SSOs) in cesarean patients receiving closed-incision negative-pr ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Parental Approach to the Prevention and Management of Fever and Pain Following Childhood Immunizations: A Survey Study.

Journal Article Clin Pediatr (Phila) · May 2017 Antipyretic analgesics are commonly used to prevent and treat adverse events following immunizations. Current practice discourages routine use due to possible blunting of vaccine immune responses. We surveyed 150 parents/caregivers of recently vaccinated 6 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Report of the WHO technical consultation on the effect of maternal influenza and influenza vaccination on the developing fetus: Montreal, Canada, September 30-October 1, 2015.

Journal Article Vaccine · April 25, 2017 In 2012, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a position paper on influenza vaccination recommending that pregnant women have the highest priority for seasonal vaccination in countries where the initiation or expansion of influenza immunization pro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy Outcomes after Treatment for Cervical Cancer Precursor Lesions: An Observational Study.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2017 OBJECTIVE: To examine whether surgical procedures involving the uterine cervix were associated with pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, cesarean delivery and pregnancy loss. DESIGN: Population-based observational study nested in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Using antifibrinolytics in the peripartum period - concern for a hypercoagulable effect?

Journal Article J Neonatal Perinatal Med · 2017 INTRODUCTION: Although antifibrinolytic agents are used to prevent and treat hemorrhage, there are concerns about a potential increased risk for peripartum venous thromboembolism. We sought to determine the impact of tranexamic acid and ɛ-aminocaproic acid ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

315: Implications of non-cephalic presentation in preterm delivery

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · January 2017 Full text Cite

702: Reduction of cesarean delivery surgical site infections using an evidence-based care bundle

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · January 2017 Full text Cite

Efficacy of a Nurse-Delivered Intervention to Prevent and Delay Postpartum Return to Smoking: The Quit for Two Trial.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · October 2016 INTRODUCTION: Most pregnant women who quit smoking return to smoking postpartum. Trials to prevent this return have been unsuccessful. We tested the efficacy of a nurse-delivered intervention in maintaining smoking abstinence after delivery among pregnant ... Full text Link to item Cite

Antenatal betamethasone for women at risk for late preterm delivery

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Antenatal Betamethasone for Women at Risk for Late Preterm Delivery.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · April 7, 2016 BACKGROUND: Infants who are born at 34 to 36 weeks of gestation (late preterm) are at greater risk for adverse respiratory and other outcomes than those born at 37 weeks of gestation or later. It is not known whether betamethasone administered to women at ... Full text Link to item Cite

Enhanced Uterine Contractility and Stillbirth in Mice Lacking G Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 6 (GRK6): Implications for Oxytocin Receptor Desensitization.

Journal Article Mol Endocrinol · April 2016 Oxytocin is a potent uterotonic agent and is used clinically for induction and augmentation of labor, as well as for prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Oxytocin increases uterine contractility by activating the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a m ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cell-free fetal DNA analysis for noninvasive assessment of trisomy (1)

Journal Article Revista Chilena de Obstetricia y Ginecologia · January 1, 2016 Full text Cite

Progesterone Metabolites Produced by Cytochrome P450 3A Modulate Uterine Contractility in a Murine Model.

Journal Article Reprod Sci · December 2015 OBJECTIVE: We seek to characterize the effect of progesterone metabolites on spontaneous and oxytocin-induced uterine contractility. STUDY DESIGN: Spontaneous contractility was studied in mouse uterine horns after treatment with progesterone, 2α-hydroxypro ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Excess Burden of Cytomegalovirus in African American Communities: A Geospatial Analysis.

Journal Article Open forum infectious diseases · December 2015 Background.  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common cause of birth defects and hearing loss in infants and opportunistic infections in the immunocompromised. Previous studies have found higher CMV seroprevalence rates among minorities and among persons with low ... Full text Open Access Cite

Maternal benefits of immunization during pregnancy.

Journal Article Vaccine · November 25, 2015 The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention currently recommend routine immunization to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults. Pregnant women are at particularly high risk for morbidity and mort ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pharmacologic studies in vulnerable populations: Using the pediatric experience.

Journal Article Seminars in perinatology · November 2015 Historically, few data exist to guide dosing in children and pregnant women. Multiple barriers to inclusion of these vulnerable populations in clinical trials have led to this paucity of data. However, federal legislation targeted at pediatric therapeutics ... Full text Cite

Maternal Effects of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection during Pregnancy.

Journal Article Emerg Infect Dis · November 2015 Given the illness and deaths caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection during the first year of life, preventing infant RSV infections through maternal vaccination is intriguing. However, little is known about the extent and maternal effects of ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Cell-Free DNA Analysis for Noninvasive Examination of Trisomy

Journal Article Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey · August 29, 2015 Full text Cite

Predictors of pregnant quitters' intention to return to smoking postpartum.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · June 2015 INTRODUCTION: Although many pregnant women quit smoking, most return to smoking postpartum. Returning to smoking is strongly related to women's stated intention about smoking during pregnancy. We examined factors related to women's intention to return to s ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cell-free DNA analysis for noninvasive examination of trisomy.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · April 23, 2015 BACKGROUND: Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing for fetal trisomy is highly effective among high-risk women. However, there have been few direct, well-powered studies comparing cfDNA testing with standard screening during the first trimester in routine prenatal ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perinatal cytomegalovirus and varicella zoster virus infections: epidemiology, prevention, and treatment.

Journal Article Clin Perinatol · March 2015 Mother-to-child transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV) can lead to severe birth defects and neurologic impairment of infants. Congenital CMV complicates up to 1% of all pregnancies globally. Although antiviral treatment of i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of a couple-based randomized controlled trial to help Latino fathers quit smoking during pregnancy and postpartum: the Parejas trial.

Journal Article Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev · February 2015 BACKGROUND: Although many Latinos in the United States smoke, they receive assistance to quit less often than non-Latinos. To address this disparity, we recruited Latino couples into a randomized controlled trial and provided a smoking cessation program du ... Full text Link to item Cite

Medical and obstetric complications among pregnant women with cystic fibrosis.

Conference Am J Obstet Gynecol · January 2015 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to estimate the nationwide prevalence of cystic fibrosis (CF) in pregnancy and determine what medical complications exist at delivery among pregnant women with CF. STUDY DESIGN: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NI ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vaccinations for pregnant women.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · January 2015 In the United States, eradication and reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization has directly increased life expectancy by reducing mortality. Although immunization is a public priority, vaccine coverage among adult Americans is inadequ ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perinatal cytomegalovirus infections: Epidemiology, prevention, and treatment

Journal Article NeoReviews · January 1, 2015 Mother-to-child transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV) can lead to severe birth defects and neurologic impairment of infants. Congenital CMV is the most common congenital infection and the leading infectious cause of infant hearing loss and neurologic defic ... Full text Cite

Pregnancy after treatment for cervical cancer precursor lesions in a retrospective matched cohort.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2015 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether treatments for precancerous cervical lesions were associated with lower pregnancy rates compared to rates in unexposed women and women who had a diagnostic cervical biopsy or colposcopy. DESIGN: Matched, retrospective cohort ... Full text Link to item Cite

Recruitment and retention of pregnant women into clinical research trials: an overview of challenges, facilitators, and best practices.

Journal Article Clin Infect Dis · December 15, 2014 Pregnant women are a vulnerable group who are needed in clinical research studies to advance prevention and treatment options for this population. Yet, pregnant women remain underrepresented in clinical research. Through the lens of the socioecological mod ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal immunization: opportunities for scientific advancement.

Journal Article Clin Infect Dis · December 15, 2014 Maternal immunization is an effective strategy to prevent and/or minimize the severity of infectious diseases in pregnant women and their infants. Based on the success of vaccination programs to prevent maternal and neonatal tetanus, maternal immunization ... Full text Link to item Cite

Infectious diseases in pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am · December 2014 Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal immunization to benefit the mother, fetus, and infant.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am · December 2014 Pregnant women are at risk for the same infectious diseases as nonpregnant individuals and often have increased morbidity and mortality associated with infection. Thus, immunizing women during pregnancy with recommended vaccines provides direct maternal be ... Full text Link to item Cite

Weight-related SMS texts promoting appropriate pregnancy weight gain: a pilot study.

Journal Article Patient Educ Couns · November 2014 OBJECTIVES: Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) puts women and children at risk of obesity. We piloted an SMS-texting intervention to promote healthy GWG among overweight and obese women. METHODS: We recruited 35 women and randomized them in a 2:1 fash ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effects of intermittent pneumatic compression during cesarean delivery on fibrinolysis.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · October 2014 OBJECTIVE: Pregnancy is associated with increased risk for thromboembolic events. Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are the method of thromboprophylaxis in a nonpregnant population. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of IPC on ... Full text Link to item Cite

Neonatal pertussis, cocooning and maternal immunization.

Journal Article Expert Rev Vaccines · September 2014 The rising incidence of whooping cough, a highly contagious infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, is particularly significant for young infants who have the highest risk for morbidity and mortality. The pertussis resurgence has led to a shift in primar ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy and Early Childhood: Current Understanding and Knowledge Deficits.

Journal Article J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc · September 2014 Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a well known cause of chronic liver disease in adults, but the burden of HCV in pregnant women and children is underappreciated. The leading route of HCV acquisition in children is vertical transmission. This review will discuss ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety and immunogenicity of tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) immunization during pregnancy in mothers and infants: a randomized clinical trial.

Journal Article JAMA · May 7, 2014 IMPORTANCE: Maternal immunization with tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine could prevent infant pertussis. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of Tdap immunization during pregnancy and its effe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Feasibility of autologous cord blood cells for infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.

Journal Article J Pediatr · May 2014 OBJECTIVE: To assess feasibility and safety of providing autologous umbilical cord blood (UCB) cells to neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). STUDY DESIGN: We enrolled infants in the intensive care nursery who were cooled for HIE and had ava ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Engaging expectant parents to receive Tdap vaccination.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · May 2014 OBJECTIVE: To assess the acceptability of a Tdap vaccination program for partners of pregnant women. STUDY DESIGN: Pregnant women and their partners were enrolled in a prospective acceptability study. For partners absent during the initial encounter, an in ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cadmium exposure and the epigenome: Exposure-associated patterns of DNA methylation in leukocytes from mother-baby pairs.

Journal Article Epigenetics · February 2014 Cadmium (Cd) is prevalent in the environment yet understudied as a developmental toxicant. Cd partially crosses the placental barrier from mother to fetus and is linked to detrimental effects in newborns. Here we examine the relationship between levels of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Postnatal cytomegalovirus exposure in infants of antiretroviral-treated and untreated HIV-infected mothers.

Journal Article Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol · 2014 HIV-1 and CMV are important pathogens transmitted via breastfeeding. Furthermore, perinatal CMV transmission may impact growth and disease progression in HIV-exposed infants. Although maternal antiretroviral therapy reduces milk HIV-1 RNA load and postnata ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Health care providers' use of a drug information service for pregnancy-related inquiries.

Journal Article J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · 2014 OBJECTIVES: To characterize pregnancy and lactation-related medication inquiries to a drug information center to identify classes of medications of most concern to providers. A secondary objective was to identify any trends in provider inquiries over the s ... Full text Link to item Cite

A pilot study testing SMS text delivered scheduled gradual reduction to pregnant smokers.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · October 2013 INTRODUCTION: Smoking during pregnancy causes multiple perinatal complications; yet, the smoking rate among pregnant women has remained relatively stagnant. Most interventions to help pregnant smokers quit or reduce their smoking are not easily disseminabl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Research on vaccines during pregnancy: protocol design and assessment of safety.

Journal Article Vaccine · September 13, 2013 The Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health organized a series of conferences, entitled "Enrolling Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials of Vaccines and Therap ... Full text Link to item Cite

Research on vaccines during pregnancy: reference values for vital signs and laboratory assessments.

Journal Article Vaccine · September 13, 2013 The Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health organized a series of conferences, "Enrolling Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials of Vaccines and Therapeutics", ... Full text Link to item Cite

Use of a thrombopoietin mimetic for chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · August 2013 BACKGROUND: Romiplostim, a thrombopoietin mimetic, is a novel therapeutic option for patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura. We report on the effects of romiplostim use throughout pregnancy. CASE: A 28-year-old primigravid woman with chronic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Vaccine-preventable diseases in pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · February 2013 In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the reduction in vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) as one of the greatest achievements of the previous decade. During that time, several new pediatric and adult vaccines were introduced i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Macular findings in healthy full-term Hispanic newborns observed by hand-held spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina · 2013 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To enhance understanding of ethnically diverse normal newborn retinal morphology, the authors report spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) macular findings in healthy Hispanic newborns. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In thi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Representation of women and pregnant women in HIV research: a limited systematic review.

Journal Article PLoS One · 2013 BACKGROUND: HIV-related outcomes may be affected by biological sex and by pregnancy. Including women in general and pregnant women in particular in HIV-related research is important for generalizability of findings. OBJECTIVE: To characterize representatio ... Full text Link to item Cite

Blood Lead Levels Among Pregnant Women: Historical Versus Contemporaneous Exposures

Journal Article · November 1, 2012 Blood lead among pregnant women, even at modest levels, may impair offspring cognitive development. We examine whether blood lead levels (BLLs) result from current versus historic exposures, among a cohort of pregnant women. Cumulative logit models were us ... Full text Open Access Cite

Cervical dilation as a predictor of pregnancy outcome following emergency cerclage.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · October 2012 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether cervical dilation at the time of physical examination indicated cerclage placement can predicts latency and gestational age at delivery. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of all women who underwent physical examination i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Current methods of labor induction.

Journal Article Semin Perinatol · October 2012 In 2009, approximately 23% of all pregnant women in the United States underwent induction of labor, which is more than double the incidence of 9.5% in 1990. The ultimate goal of labor induction is to achieve vaginal delivery by stimulating uterine contract ... Full text Link to item Cite

Parent-focused change to prevent obesity in preschoolers: results from the KAN-DO study.

Journal Article Prev Med · September 2012 OBJECTIVE: The study presents the immediate post-intervention results of Kids and Adults Now - Defeat Obesity!, a randomized controlled trial to enhance healthy lifestyle behaviors in mother-preschooler (2-5 years old) dyads in North Carolina (2007-2011). ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal serum interleukin-6 levels predict impending funisitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes after completion of antibiotics.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · August 2012 OBJECTIVE: To determine if maternal serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels remain predictive of funisitis after completion of antibiotic administration in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). METHODS: A secondary analysis of a prospective cohort stud ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cervical ripening with foley balloon plus fixed versus incremental low-dose oxytocin: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · July 2012 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate cervical ripening with foley balloon combined with a fixed vs. incremental low-dose oxytocin infusion. METHODS: Women presenting for term labor induction were randomized to fixed low-dose or standard incremental low-dose oxytocin inf ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal age, birth order, and race: differential effects on birthweight.

Journal Article J Epidemiol Community Health · February 2012 BACKGROUND: Studies examining the influence of maternal age and birth order on birthweight have not effectively disentangled the relative contributions of each factor to birthweight, especially as they may differ by race. METHODS: A population-based, cross ... Full text Link to item Cite

Predictors of postpartum weight change among overweight and obese women: results from the Active Mothers Postpartum study.

Journal Article J Womens Health (Larchmt) · February 2012 BACKGROUND: The postpartum period may be critical for the development of midlife obesity. Identifying factors associated with postpartum weight change could aid in targeting women for healthy lifestyle interventions. METHODS: Data from Active Mothers Postp ... Full text Link to item Cite

Subfoveal fluid in healthy full-term newborns observed by handheld spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · January 2012 PURPOSE: To report retinal findings for healthy newborn infants imaged with handheld spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD OCT). DESIGN: Prospective, observational case series. METHODS: Thirty-nine full-term newborn infants underwent dilated ret ... Full text Link to item Cite

Religiosity is an important part of coping with grief in pregnancy after a traumatic second trimester loss.

Journal Article J Relig Health · December 2011 Women (n = 15) who were pregnant after a traumatic late pregnancy loss (termination because of fetal death or serious anomalies) completed psychometric screening tests and scales, including the Perinatal Grief Scale (PGS), the Impact of Event Scale (IES), ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Bayesian growth mixture model to examine maternal hypertension and birth outcomes.

Journal Article Stat Med · September 30, 2011 Maternal hypertension is a major contributor to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW). Although several studies have explored the relationship between maternal hypertension and fetal health, few have examined ... Full text Link to item Cite

Immunogenicity of an inactivated monovalent 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine in pregnant women.

Journal Article J Infect Dis · September 15, 2011 BACKGROUND: Although pregnant women are at increased risk of severe illness following influenza infection, there is relatively little information on the immunogenicity of influenza vaccines administered during pregnancy. METHODS: We conducted a clinical tr ... Full text Link to item Cite

Pregnancy outcomes associated with viral hepatitis.

Journal Article J Viral Hepat · July 2011 The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) to pregnancy-related complications including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preterm birth (PTB), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), pre- ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal vitamin D receptor genetic variation contributes to infant birthweight among black mothers.

Journal Article Am J Med Genet A · June 2011 Racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes is one of the most striking and poorly understood inequalities in American health. Genetic variability may be an important host factor influencing disparate birth outcomes between non-Hispanic black (NHB) and non-Hisp ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influence of timing of seasonal influenza vaccination on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · June 2011 The purpose of this review was to estimate the impact of timing of seasonal influenza vaccination during pregnancy on health and economic outcomes. Cost-effectiveness analysis with a dynamic model of the US population of pregnant women and infants who were ... Full text Link to item Cite

Bleeding per vaginam is associated with funisitis in women with preterm prelabour rupture of the fetal membranes.

Journal Article BJOG · May 2011 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of funisitis among women with preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes (PPROM) and subsequent bleeding per vaginam. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: A University Hospital in the USA. POPULATION: A total of 157 wo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Kids and adults now! Defeat Obesity (KAN-DO): rationale, design and baseline characteristics.

Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · May 2011 BACKGROUND: Prevention of childhood obesity is a public health priority. Parents influence a child's weight by modeling healthy behaviors, controlling food availability and activity opportunities, and appropriate feeding practices. Thus interventions shoul ... Full text Link to item Cite

Smoking prevalence in early pregnancy: comparison of self-report and anonymous urine cotinine testing.

Journal Article J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med · January 2011 OBJECTIVE: Societal pressures against smoking during pregnancy may lead to a reduction in disclosure of smoking status. The objective of this study was to compare prevalence of smoking at prenatal intake by self-report with anonymous biochemical validation ... Full text Link to item Cite

Spiritual needs of couples facing pregnancy termination because of fetal anomalies.

Journal Article J Pastoral Care Counsel · 2011 The spiritual needs of couples (9 mothers and 5 fathers) who were planning to terminate wanted second trimester pregnancies because of serious fetal anomalies were surveyed. Their greatest needs were for a "guidance from a higher power" and for "someone to ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hormonal contraceptives and adherence

Journal Article · December 1, 2010 Hormonal contraceptives are among the most widely used reversible methods of preventing pregnancy. In 2002, oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) were the most popular contraceptive method, used by 11.6 million women in the USA [1]. Unfortunately, for methods su ... Full text Cite

Effect of breastfeeding on weight retention from one pregnancy to the next: results from the North Carolina WIC program.

Journal Article Prev Med · November 2010 OBJECTIVES: Pregnancy-related weight retention can contribute to obesity, and breastfeeding may facilitate postpartum weight loss. We investigated the effect of breastfeeding on long-term postpartum weight retention. METHODS: Using data from the North Caro ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influenza vaccination of household contacts of newborns: a hospital-based strategy to increase vaccination rates.

Journal Article Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol · October 2010 We implemented a hospital-based influenza vaccination program for household contacts of newborns. Among mothers not vaccinated prenatally, 44.7% were vaccinated through the program, as were 25.7% of fathers. A hospital-based program provided opportunities ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Gestational weight gain in consecutive pregnancies.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · September 2010 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) in a woman's first and second pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of 27,771 women with their first and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Blood lead levels among pregnant women: historical versus contemporaneous exposures.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · April 2010 Blood lead among pregnant women, even at modest levels, may impair offspring cognitive development. We examine whether blood lead levels (BLLs) result from current versus historic exposures, among a cohort of pregnant women. Cumulative logit models were us ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Multiparity is associated with high motivation to change diet among overweight and obese postpartum women.

Journal Article Womens Health Issues · 2010 BACKGROUND: Pregnancy is associated with weight gain and obesity. The aim of this study was to identify the effect of parity and other factors on motivation to change diet to lose weight in a cohort of overweight and obese postpartum women. STUDY DESIGN: A ... Full text Link to item Cite

Disparities in maternal hypertension and pregnancy outcomes: evidence from North Carolina, 1994-2003.

Journal Article Public Health Rep · 2010 OBJECTIVES: To better understand disparities in pregnancy outcomes, we analyzed data from North Carolina to determine how the pattern of maternal hypertensive disorders differs among non-Hispanic white (NHW), non-Hispanic black (NHB), and Hispanic women ac ... Full text Link to item Cite

Long-term survival and reproduction in preterm infants

Journal Article Pediatric Health · December 1, 2009 The rate of preterm birth is increasing in developed countries. Improvements in neonatal intensive care have decreased the rate of infant mortality after preterm birth, particularly for those born at the earliest gestational ages. However, the result is an ... Full text Cite

743: Genetic variation in G-protein coupled receptor kinase-5 and preeclampsia

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2009 Full text Cite

Occurrence and correlates of postpartum depression in overweight and obese women: results from the active mothers postpartum (AMP) study.

Journal Article Matern Child Health J · November 2009 OBJECTIVE: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant concern for new mothers and their infants, as well as the health professionals who care for them. Obesity may be a risk factor for depression, and therefore, for PPD specifically. We examined the occu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Contraceptive use by obese women 1 year postpartum.

Journal Article Contraception · November 2009 BACKGROUND: Obese women have higher rates of pregnancy complications, making the prevention of unintended pregnancies in this group of particular importance. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a secondary analysis of data from Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP), a ra ... Full text Link to item Cite

Predictors of adverse events among pregnant smokers exposed in a nicotine replacement therapy trial.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · October 2009 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of randomization to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), sociodemographic and psychosocial factors, and pregnancy and medical history to serious perinatal adverse events among pregnant s ... Full text Link to item Cite

Active Mothers Postpartum: a randomized controlled weight-loss intervention trial.

Journal Article Am J Prev Med · September 2009 BACKGROUND: Pregnancy may contribute to overweight and obesity. PURPOSE: The primary objective of Active Mothers Postpartum was to promote a reduction in BMI through 24-months postpartum via sustainable lifestyle changes. DESIGN: Behavioral intervention RC ... Full text Link to item Cite

Adherence to nicotine replacement therapy among pregnant smokers.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · May 2009 INTRODUCTION: This secondary analysis examined the association between adherence to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and smoking cessation among pregnant smokers enrolled in Baby Steps, an open-label randomized controlled trial testing cognitive-behavior ... Full text Link to item Cite

Active Mothers Postpartum (AMP): rationale, design, and baseline characteristics.

Journal Article J Womens Health (Larchmt) · December 2008 BACKGROUND: Pregnancy and the postpartum period have been suggested as important contributors to overweight and obesity among women. This paper presents the design, rationale, and baseline participant characteristics of a randomized controlled intervention ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal age, birth order, and race: Differential effects on birthweight

Conference AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY · June 1, 2008 Link to item Cite

Effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Journal Article Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep) · May 2008 Featured Publication OBJECTIVES: We reviewed the evidence regarding the outcomes of interventions used in ovulation induction, superovulation, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the treatment of infertility. Short-term outcomes included pregnancy, live birth, multiple gestat ... Link to item Cite

Association of preterm birth with long-term survival, reproduction, and next-generation preterm birth.

Journal Article JAMA · March 26, 2008 Featured Publication CONTEXT: Preterm birth is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Less is known about long-term health among persons born preterm. OBJECTIVE: To determine the long-term effects of preterm birth on survival, reproduction, and next-generation preter ... Full text Link to item Cite

Olfactory and gustatory sensory changes to tobacco smoke in pregnant smokers.

Journal Article Res Nurs Health · February 2008 Models of smoking behavior change include addiction, social, and behavioral concepts. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence of two biologic factors, olfactory and gustatory responses to tobacco smoke, as potentially powerful contributors ... Full text Link to item Cite

Preterm premature rupture of membrane management--inpatient versus outpatient: a retrospective review.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · January 2008 Featured Publication The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) managed as inpatients who would have been candidates for outpatient management by prior published criteria. A retrospective review of medi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Nicotine replacement and behavioral therapy for smoking cessation in pregnancy.

Journal Article Am J Prev Med · October 2007 BACKGROUND: This study examines whether adding nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for pregnant smokers increases rates of smoking cessation. METHODS: An open-label randomized trial (Baby Steps, n=181) of CBT-only versu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Severe factor V deficiency presenting with intracranial haemorrhage during gestation.

Journal Article Haemophilia · July 2007 We present a case of intracranial haemorrhage detected by ultrasound at 36 weeks gestation in a foetus who was ultimately diagnosed with severe factor V deficiency. An abnormality of the foetal heart rate, auscultated at a routine antenatal visit, prompted ... Full text Link to item Cite

Maternal serum cytokines in preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · January 2007 OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether maternal serum interleukin (IL)-6 or granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) obtained daily are elevated in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes who develop funisitis. METHODS: Daily blood samples were obta ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of air pollution (PM2.5 & PM10) on low birthweight in North Carolina

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2006 Full text Cite

Compliance with adult immunization guidelines during pregnancy

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2006 Full text Cite

Provider awareness of obesity in pregnancy

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2006 Full text Cite

Early ultrasound for fetal anatomy in the obese pregnant woman

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2006 Full text Cite

Association of maternal IL-1 receptor antagonist intron 2 gene polymorphism and preterm birth.

Journal Article Am J Obstet Gynecol · November 2006 Featured Publication OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to determine whether the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RN) variable number tandem repeat polymorphism is associated with preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN: A case-control study was performed. Cases (n = 95) delivered ... Full text Link to item Cite

Challenges and solutions for recruiting pregnant smokers into a nicotine replacement therapy trial.

Journal Article Nicotine Tob Res · August 2006 Featured Publication Improvements in smoking cessation interventions for pregnant smokers are needed. One major step is to examine the potential effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). The potential benefits of providing pregnant women with NRT to help them quit s ... Full text Link to item Cite

Acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy: a United States population-based study.

Journal Article Circulation · March 28, 2006 Featured Publication BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence, mortality, and risk factors for pregnancy-related acute myocardial infarction in the United States. METHODS AND RESULTS: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample for the years 2000 to 2002 was qu ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of self-reported smoking status and anonymous urinary cotinine testing in pregnancy

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2005 Full text Cite

Long term effects of prematurity: Results from the medical birth registry of Norway

Conference American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · December 2005 Full text Cite

Clinical utility of fetal fibronectin for predicting preterm birth.

Journal Article J Reprod Med · November 2005 OBJECTIVE: To determine if fetal fibronectin can be used in a clinical setting to predict preterm birth and guide clinical management. STUDY DESIGN: We implemented a clinical protocol using the rapid fetal fibronectin test for patients presenting with symp ... Link to item Cite