Background. Delays in postpartum contraceptive use may increase risk for unintended or rapid repeat pregnancies. The postpartum care visit (PPCV) is a good opportunity for women to discuss family planning options with their health care providers. This study examined the association between PPCV attendance and modern contraceptive use using data from a managed care organization. Methods. Claims ...

In 2010 in the US, there were 4.7 million childbearing age (15-44 years) women with disabilities (WWD) defined as, being limited in any way in any activities because of physical, mental, or emotional problems. Although their proportion and pregnancy rates are growing, there is little empirical evidence about their health, healthcare needs, pregnancy experiences and outcomes. We examined differe...

OBJECTIVES We examined the prevalence of dental care during pregnancy and reasons for lack of care. METHODS Using a population-based survey of 21,732 postpartum women in California during 2002-2007, we calculated prevalence of dental problems, receipt of care, and reasons for non-receipt of care. We used logistic regression to estimate odds of non-receipt of care by maternal characteristics. ...

OBJECTIVES To provide an up-to-date review of the literature on the assessment and management of pulmonary and cardiac conditions that may affect women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. DESIGN A review of the current literature was performed. RESULTS Pregnancy may be complicated by a variety of pregnancy-specific and other cardiopulmonary complications. Management requires knowled...

Background: Extremes of maternal age adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. Teenage pregnancy is a public health problem and is known to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Advanced maternal age is a risk factor for pregnancy outcome. Saudi Arabia suffers the dual burden of teenage pregnancy and older pregnancy. Objectives: To explore the effects of maternal age on pregnancy and its ou...

it is well-documented that hormonal and immunologic changes during pregnancy predispose women to various oral health problems including gingival/periodontal swelling or inflammation, tooth erosion, and dental decay.,, The receipt of preventive and therapeutic oral health services can prevent further complications of dental diseases during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Furthermore, curren...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between prepregnancy care, glycemic control, maternal hypoglycemia, and pregnancy outcomes in women with type 1 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This was a prospective observational cohort study of women with type 1 diabetes who delivered from 1991 to 2002. Outcome measures were attendance at a clinic for prepregnancy ...

Preconception care is an important aspect of pregnancy-related care. Unfortunately, it is often ignored or minimized by both the patient and the provider. This article provides a framework for preconception care by offering the mnemonic "VITAL MOM." It is hoped that this offering will assist the clinician in optimizing pregnancy outcome.

BACKGROUND HIV suppression at parturition is beneficial for maternal, fetal and public health. To eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, an understanding of missed opportunities for antiretroviral therapy (ART) use during pregnancy and HIV suppression at delivery is required. METHODOLOGY We performed a retrospective analysis of 836 mother-to-child pairs involving 656 HIV-infected wome...