Contemporary OB/GYN Newsletter

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Study: Maternal caffeine intake during pregnancy affects birth, childhood weight

A recent study shows that mothers exposed to moderate to high levels of caffeine during pregnancy may give birth to infants that gain excess weight in early childhood. Plus: How does ART affect risk of stillbirth? Also: A study found that obese African-American women have significantly lower energy expenditure per kilogram of mass compared to obese white women with similar energy intake and physical activity levels.

Elective single-embryo transfer: No longer elective

The large body of evidence citing the effectiveness of IVF and recent advances promoting the safety of ART, including the widespread adoption of SET, have established IVF as a reasonable first-line alternative for many infertile couples rather than the treatment of last resort it was once regarded.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

IN - Cejka Search

MA - TeamHealth

ME - Central Maine Medical Center

National - OB Hospitalist Group

NY - TeamHealth

PA -Donohue and Associates

SC - McLeod Health

Do IUDs really work?

A common myth patients may have about IUDs is that the risk of pregnancy is too high. Watch this series of video briefs to separate the myths from reality about long-acting reversible contraception.

Start the video series now.

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