Episode 5.8 Medical and Surgical Management of Missed Abortion

In this episode, we discuss a variety of commonly ordered prenatal labs that are unnecessary. We also discuss new studies that affect both surgical and medical management of miscarriage. Finally, we debunk a new study that claims that induction of labor leads to lower test performance in children. 

Links Discussed:

Guidelines for Perinatal Care

ACOG: Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation During Pregnancy

Effect of High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Neurodevelopment of Healthy Term Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation in 2 community health center networks in South Carolina

Tranexamic Acid to Prevent Obstetrical Hemorrhage after Cesarean Delivery

Operative Hysteroscopy vs Vacuum Aspiration for Incomplete Spontaneous Abortion

Hysteroscopic resection for management of early pregnancy loss: a case report and literature review

Targeted Hysteroscopic Resection of a Spontaneous Missed Abortion

Hysteroscopic resection for management of early pregnancy loss: a case report and literature review

Mifepristone and misoprostol versus placebo and misoprostol for resolution of miscarriage in women diagnosed with missed miscarriage: the MifeMiso RCT

Offspring school performance at age 12 after induction of labor vs non-intervention at term: A linked cohort study

Labor Induction Linked to Lower School Performance in Children