Last year, the number of OB-GYN resident applicants in Texas dropped 16%. “Not only do they not want to train here, but that also means that they won't want to practice here,” says Dr. Emily Briggs.

Great review on cord blood gases.

Dr Jeanty had such a huge impact on OB. I will always remember his kindness and efforts during one of my pregnancies. Thank you, Philippe.

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Umbilical cord pH, blood gases, and lactate at birth: normal values, interpretation, and clinical utility ow.ly/uru350Uirvi

Agree 100% - applies to OB patients as well.

It’s certainly NOT nursing! These data need to flip.

Such an important care initiative that we are missing in the US.

#DYK there are a number of urgent maternal warning signs pregnant and postpartum women should be aware of? Here’s a list for your reference: bit.ly/33XK9uy

True. EMR systems need to be reigned in.

Sounds like the team recognized and quickly treated Marisa. Remember the 3 Bs of resuscitation and contact the AFE Foundation.

The Department of Labor found widespread noncompliance and violations in how health plans and insurers cover mental health care, echoing the findings of our recent ProPublica reporting. w/ Duaa Eldeib Maya Miller Max Blau (maxblau.bsky.social) propublica.org/article/depart…

Cuts in NIH research grants will have a lasting negative impact on science and medicine in the U.S. Grants will continue to fund specific research costs, but essential infrastructure like labs, advanced equipment and support staff are crucial for groundbreaking work.

If you’re a Houstonian, you know this decision will hit us hard—especially at a time when we’re already struggling. It strikes at the very core of Houston’s identity and survival. Baylor, MD Anderson among institutions that could lose NIH grants houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-t…

Here is an AHA Tweet thread on valvular heart disease that we worked on. Free CME! Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics

🎉Excited to share: Combining the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio with EFW and Doppler enhances predictions of perinatal complications, including imminent preeclampsia in pregnancies with small fetuses. Useful as an additional criterion, not standalone. 🧠 #Maternalhealth #PerinatalResearch

Ramadan fasting and pregnancy: an evidence-based guide for the obstetrician ow.ly/JUhJ50QPGGC

If a pregnant patient presents to the ER with trauma and the story just doesn’t seem to make sense, you must find a way to interview her without her partner present. Pregnant women in the U.S. are more likely to be murdered than to die from an obstetric cause. Read that again.

Yes!!

Early and late preeclampsia classifications. Great article.