The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 42nd Annual Pregnancy Meeting

Magnesium oxide, riboflavin may reduce episodic migraine during pregnancy

Elaine Soliven, 20220304000000

The use of magnesium oxide either alone or in combination with riboflavin may help prevent episodic migraines during pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.

COVID-19 severity during pregnancy consistent across trimesters

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20220302180001

The progression of COVID-19 disease during pregnancy from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to moderate, severe, or critical symptoms is consistent regardless of trimester, according to a prospective study presented at SMFM 2022.

C-sect: What works and what not?

Pearl Toh, 20220218150100

Infiltration of caesarean section (C-sect) incision with single-shot bupivacaine and adrenalin during the procedure helps women in terms of postoperative pain relief, while prophylactic use of tranexamic acid (TXA) after C-sect appears to be of limited benefit, according to studies presented at SMFM 2022.

Better diet may reduce foetal growth restriction, pregnancy-related hypertension risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20220217180001

A high-quality diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of foetal growth restriction (FGR) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study presented at SMFM 2022.

Prophylactic methylergonovine stops Caesarean bleeds

Elvira Manzano, 20220215000000

Prophylactic administration of methylergonovine following childbirth helps control bleeding in women who underwent Caesarean deliveries, according to a single-centre randomized controlled trial.

High-dose aspirin prevents pre-eclampsia in high-risk women

Elaine Soliven, 20220215000000

The use of high-dose aspirin was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing pre-eclampsia compared with low-dose aspirin in women at risk for pre-eclampsia, with no increase in bleeding risk, according to a recent study.

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of a wider range of CVD than thought

Women with gestational diabetes at risk of wider range of CVD than thought

Pearl Toh, 20220212140100

While gestational diabetes is known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease later in life, the extent of CV risk has only come to light in a study presented at the 2022 SMFM Annual Meeting.

Does maternal anxiety influence pregnancy?

Audrey Abella, 20220211100000

While maternal anxiety does not appear to be associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, it does present a risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to data presented at SMFM 2022.

Could chewing xylitol gum daily prevent preterm birth?

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20220209180001

Chewing xylitol gum daily was associated with a reduced risk of preterm birth, according to a trial conducted in Malawi and presented at SMFM 2022.

Weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM, obesity

Audrey Abella, 20220209152255

In women with gestational diabetes (GDM) and obesity, gestational weight gain (GWG) appears to influence pregnancy outcomes, according to data presented at SMFM 2022.