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May 3, 2023OB/Gyn

Episode 5.9 Cookies, Virgin Birth, Forceps, and the History of Handwashing

In this episode, we discuss several new articles, including evidence about operative delivery in obese women, lactation, cookies, propranolol for labor arrest. We also discuss virgin birth in America, whether to place IUD’s early in women who have had chorioamnionitis, and the history of hand-washing. 

Featuring guest co-host Jamie Perry, MD. 

Links Discussed:

Infectious outcomes following immediate postplacental intrauterine device placement in the setting of chorioamnionitis: An exploratory, retrospective study

Propranolol does not reduce cesarean delivery in prolonged labor

Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening

No Negative Neurodevelopmental Issues With Late Exposure to Antenatal Steroids

Cannabis May Interfere With Pregnancy

Association of obesity with outcomes of attempted operative vaginal delivery

Effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production rates: a randomized controlled trial

Like a virgin (mother): analysis of data from a longitudinal, US population representative sample survey

Woman With No Vagina Became Pregnant After Being Stabbed

WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care: First Global Patient Safety Challenge Clean Care Is Safer Care.

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