Obstetrics & Gynecology

FDA: Migraine Drugs Dangerous in Pregnancy

Published: May 6, 2013 By Todd Neale , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today 2 Neurology FDA: Migraine Drugs Dangerous in Pregnancy Published: May 6, 2013 By Todd Neale , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today save|AA Pregnant women should not use valproate sodium and related drugs to prevent migraine because of the potential for lower IQ […]

Relationship between complementary and alternative medicine use and incidence of adverse birth outcomes

Relationship between complementary and alternative medicine use and incidence of adverse birth outcomes: An examination of a nationally representative sample of 1835 Australian women Amie Steel, PhD, MPH, BHSc(Nat) (Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UTS), Associate Director, Research (Endeavour College of Natural Health)) Objective there is evidence of high use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by […]

Low Vitamin D Tied to Fibroids

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR APRIL 19, 2013 Inadequate levels of vitamin D may increase the risk for uterine fibroids, a new study reports. Vitamin D has been associated with reduced risk for various diseases, but this is the first to examine the connection to fibroids, benign tumors of the uterus that can cause pain and bleeding. Researchers randomly […]

Light Drinking in Pregnancy Seems Safe

Published: Apr 19, 2013 | Updated: Apr 19, 2013 By Michael Smith , North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Story Source Action Points Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy has been associated with health and developmental problems in children. This study suggests that light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to developmental problems in mid-childhood. Light drinking […]

Chiropractic care helps low back pain in pregnancy more than standard obstetric care

A randomized controlled trial comparing a multimodal intervention and standard obstetrics care for low back and pelvic pain in pregnancy George JW Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Apr;208(4):295.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.10.869. Epub 2012 Oct 23. PubMed Reference Abstract OBJECTIVE: Women commonly experience low back pain during pregnancy. We examined whether a multimodal approach of musculoskeletal and […]

Risky Procedures Common in US Maternity Care: Survey

Fran Lowry May 13, 2013 Major medical procedures such as induction of labor, use of drugs to speed labor, and cesarean delivery are overused in women giving birth in the United States, according to a national survey of new mothers. Moreover, many pregnant women feel pressure to undergo such risky procedures, the survey, called Listening to […]

Low-calorie Sweeteners and the Risk of Preterm Delivery

Low-calorie Sweeteners and the Risk of Preterm Delivery Results From Two Studies and a Meta-analysis Carlo La Vecchia J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2013;39(1):12-13. © 2013 Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists The possible relation between low-calorie sweeteners (as well as sugar-sweetened beverages) and unfavourable pregnancy […]

Probiotics in Pregnancy Cut Allergies in Tots

Probiotics in Pregnancy Cut Allergies in Tots Published: Feb 25, 2013 By John Gever , Senior Editor, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. This study suggests that […]

Adverse events from spinal manipulation in the pregnant and postpartum periods: a critical review of the literature

Kent Jason Stuber Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2012, 20:8 Abstract Background The safety of spinal manipulation during pregnancy and the postpartum periods has been a matter of debate among manual therapists. Spinal manipulative therapy during these periods is a commonly performed intervention as musculoskeletal pain is common in these patients. To date there has not been […]

Chiropractic care helps reduce pain and disability by 83.2% in pregnancy related lumbopelvic pain

Outcome of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain treated according to a diagnosis-based decision rule: a prospective observational cohort study. Murphy DR1, Hurwitz EL, McGovern EE. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Oct;32(8):616-24. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.09.002. PubMed Reference Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical outcomes of patients with pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain (PRLP) treated according […]

Obstetric Physicians and Surgeons Encouraged to Consider SMT as a Treatment Option For Back Pain During Pregnancy

Manipulative therapy for pregnancy and related conditions: a systematic review. Khorsan R1, Hawk C, Lisi AJ, Kizhakkeveettil A. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2009 Jun;64(6):416-27. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0b013e31819f9ddf. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to evaluate the evidence on the effects of Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) on back pain and other related symptoms during pregnancy. DATA […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy

Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Fall; 1(4): 162–169. PMCID: PMC2621042 James A Greenberg, MD Abstract Omega-3 fatty acids are essential and can only be obtained from the diet. The requirements during pregnancy have not been established, but likely exceed that of a nonpregnant state. Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for fetal neurodevelopment and may be important […]

The Webster Technique: A chiropractic technique with obstetric implications – Full Text Article

Richard A. Pistolese, DC Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 25, Issue 6 , Pages E1-E9, July 2002 Full Text Article Abstract Objective: To survey members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA); regarding the use of the Webster Technique for managing the musculoskeletal causes of intrauterine constraint, which may necessitate cesarean section. Methods: […]