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Free Subscription 18.05.2026 6 Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2 Am J Obstet Gynecol 1 Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 4 Birth 2 BMJ 15 Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 17 Int J Gynaecol Obstet 3 JAMA 19 Obstet Gynecol 5 PLoS One 1 Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

1. AMMARI C, Napolitano R, Stott D, Casagrandi D, et al
   Improved risk stratification for placenta-mediated complications through the use of mid-gestational uterine artery Doppler: A retrospective cohort study.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70222.
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2. STEFANOVIC V
   Multiple pregnancies: Nordic perspective and challenges.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70258.
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3. EKMAN-ORDEBERG G, Jonsson M, Blomberg M, Melin M, et al
   Priming of labor with tafoxiparin in nulliparous term pregnant women with unripe cervix-Proof-of-concept and dose-finding results from a randomized controlled trial.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70232.
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4. CHMIELEWSKA B, Wang C, Macklon N, Bhide A, et al
   Salivary uric acid remote serial self-testing for prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes of uteroplacental dysfunction.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70257.
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5. TYRELL E, Lau KGY, Bednorz M, Nicolaides KH, et al
   The effect of antihypertensive treatment on longitudinal changes in PLGF and sFlt-1 in women with new onset hypertension in pregnancy.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 13. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70221.
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6. PIERGIANNI M, Khalil A, Rizzo G, Mappa I, et al
   Perinatal outcomes following single intrauterine death in monochorionic twin pregnancies complicated by twin anemia polycythemia sequence: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
   Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2026 May 9. doi: 10.1111/aogs.70189.
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   Am J Obstet Gynecol

7. ROMERO R
   Giants in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Hilary O.D. Critchley: a physician-scientist who transformed the understanding of menstruation.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 12:S0002-9378(26)00184.
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8. SHRESTHA KS, Jensen C, Boggess K, Ramos GA, et al
   The effect of metformin on perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes differs by baseline insulin requirements.
   Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 7:S0002-9378(26)00248.
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   Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol

9. MARSDEN T, Cheng M, Khong TY, Dahlstrom JE, et al
   Clinical Utility of Stillbirth Investigations in Australia: A Cohort Study.
   Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2026;66:e70144.
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   Birth

10. PARAS-BRAVO P, Palacios-Cena D, Moro-Lopez-Menchero P, Herrero-Montes M, et al
    Childbirth in Women Infected or in Close Contact With SARS-CoV-2 in Spain: A Qualitative Study.
    Birth. 2026;53:370-378.
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11. MIELEWCZYK FJ, Mulvaney CA, Boyle EM
    Parental Involvement in Decision-Making About Planned Late Preterm and Early Term Birth (The "PIP" Study): Part 1-A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of Interviews With Parents.
    Birth. 2026;53:306-315.
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12. BOYLE FM, Lohan A, Dean J, Loughnan S, et al
    Compassionate Perinatal Loss Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia: A Qualitative Study.
    Birth. 2026;53:379-387.
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13. TARLAZZI E, Berini V, Brevi L, Ferrandino R, et al
    Midwives' Physiological Approach at the Third Stage of Labour: A Scoping Review.
    Birth. 2026;53:231-244.
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    BMJ

14. DYER C
    Obstetrician who pressured patient into a forceps delivery avoids suspension.
    BMJ. 2026;393:s920.
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15. ZHANG L, Bi S, Chen L, Du L, et al
    Prophylactic tranexamic acid for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in women with placenta praevia: multicentre, double blind, randomised, placebo controlled, phase 3 trial.
    BMJ. 2026;393:e089636.
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    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol

16. ELFTOOH AWAGA HA, Anwar YT, Ait-Allah AS, Abdelkareem AO, et al
    Retraction notice to "Oral versus intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis before obstetric and gynecological surgical interventions: a randomized clinical trial" [Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. 311 (2025) 114020].
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115114.
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17. UNLU C, Gocer E
    Association of first-trimester monocyte-to-HDL ratio with pregnancy continuation beyond 13 + 6 weeks in women with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115171.
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18. CHEN D, Guo Y, Li W, Zhao M, et al
    Pregnancy outcomes in non-thrombophilic women undergoing assisted reproductive technology receiving low molecular weight heparin.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115168.
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19. YAGUR Y, Meyer R, Schwartz D, Daykan Y, et al
    Managing suboptimal beta-hCG response after methotrexate for tubal ectopic pregnancy: outcomes of delaying second intervention to day 10.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115165.
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20. EKEUS C, Farnman R, Trowald L, Johansson M, et al
    Pregnancy, birth, and neonatal complications among teenage primiparous: A Swedish population-based cohort study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115154.
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21. QIN W, Huang L, Ou S, Qin X, et al
    Comparison of clinical outcomes for different management strategies of missed miscarriage following in-vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a retrospective cohort study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115158.
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22. GREGORY J, Badeghiesh A, Baghlaf H, Dahan MH, et al
    Pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes in women with uterine fibroids carrying singleton vs. multiple gestations: A retrospective population database cohort study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;323:115187.
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23. LEMONNIER F, Bourdon G, Estevez MG, Dessein R, et al
    Intrapartum group B streptococcus antibiotic prophylaxis in beta-lactams allergic women and risk of neonatal infection.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115091.
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24. VAN DIJK MR, van Rheenen-Flach LE, Ganzevoort W, Scheele PF, et al
    The theory behind a successful upright breech birth: A single-center systematic video-based analysis.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115092.
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25. GOLGELIOGLU M, Akverdi G, Akcabay C, Kavak EC, et al
    Predictive value of uterine artery pulsatility index for cesarean delivery in late-onset fetal growth restriction.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115111.
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26. OUMAIMA A, Camilla L, Laura F, Giulia C, et al
    Arabin pessary for preterm birth prevention in women with a short cervix: A long-term comparative study of those with and without prior preterm birth at a single tertiary center in Italy.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115107.
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27. HUANG S, Liu X, Wang T
    CHCHD2: a bi-organellar fulcrum of mitochondrial homeostasis and reproductive pathology.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115118.
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28. BURD J, Hensel D, Paul R, Zofkie A, et al
    Clinician perspectives on speculum exams in PPROM: a survey study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115129.
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29. BENOU S, Kourlaba G, Hatzidaki E, Kalaintzi A, et al
    What do postpartum women know about congenital CMV infection in Greece - A national cross-sectional study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115119.
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30. FENG B, Duan L, Wang B, Chen B, et al
    Disease burden of maternal sepsis and maternal infections in low- and middle-income countries from 1990 to 2023 and projections to 2035: An analysis based on the global burden of disease study.
    Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026;322:115145.
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    Int J Gynaecol Obstet

31. AOKI M, Obata S, Ogoyama M, Shimura K, et al
    Effects of descending aortic occlusion for massive obstetric hemorrhage: Nationwide analysis of maternal death in Japan.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 May 8. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.71067.
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32. SHI ZH, Guo Z, Dong XF, Zhang Y, et al
    Impact of psychological intervention combined with 1-day outpatient care on emotional well-being, glycemic control, and pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 May 9. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.71064.
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33. ODEH M, Wolf MF, Kenaan F, Kaiyal RS, et al
    Previable PROM in twins: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1244-1255.
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34. SANCHEZ-ROMERO J, Gallego-Pozuelo RM, Blanco-Carnero JE, Herrera-Gimenez J, et al
    External cephalic version outcomes with tocolysis and sedation: A 10-year retrospective cohort study.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1343-1351.
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35. GABBAI D, Gilboa I, Lavie A, Yogev Y, et al
    Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio at admission helps to predict the need for blood transfusion after vaginal delivery.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1489-1495.
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36. GABBAI D, Attali E, Gilboa I, Gold R, et al
    The role of fetal viability in perineal and anal sphincter injury: Insights from a large cohort study.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1537-1543.
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37. RISHARD M, Riyal H, Rajaratne K, Ranaweera P, et al
    Enhancing postpartum hemorrhage management in Sri Lanka: A pilot study to assess the impact and appropriateness, acceptability, and feasibility of a locally co-created quality improvement intervention.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1544-1553.
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38. SCHMIDT J, Hentrich AE, Kampf AK, Deuster E, et al
    Evidence for the benefit of prenatal pelvimetry in breech presentation at term: A low intertuberous distance is associated with assisted head delivery and short-term neonatal morbidity.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 Jan 1. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70780.
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39. MCCLURE EM, Tita ATN, Carlo WA, Saleem S, et al
    Non-study post-partum antibiotics use and risk of maternal and neonatal infection: A secondary analysis of the A-PLUS randomized controlled trial.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1362-1371.
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40. SIDZE L, Moore JL, Carlo WA, Mwenechanya M, et al
    Intrapartum oral azithromycin for maternal infection prophylaxis and the risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A secondary analysis of the A-PLUS trial.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 Jan 13. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70777.
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41. JIANG R, Shu L, Li Y, Wang F, et al
    Effectiveness of exercise on perinatal depression and anxiety symptoms: A network meta-analysis and dose-response analysis.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1308-1324.
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42. FIESS A, Hartmann A, Mildenberger E, Winter J, et al
    Breastfeeding in term and preterm infants with and without growth restriction: A 50-year analysis of incidence and duration.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1503-1515.
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43. ASEFA YA, Gemeda AT, Blencowe H, Assefa N, et al
    Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1207-1222.
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44. JOCHUM MD, Albrecht KD, Martinez YM, Zhang V, et al
    Hematologic markers and machine learning in predicting placenta accreta: A case-control study.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026 Feb 2. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70782.
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45. DAVIS JONES G, Papageorghiou AT, Shehata H, Divakar H, et al
    Artificial intelligence for personalized multiple micronutrient supplementation in maternal health.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1163-1173.
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46. GUDU W, Valencia CM, Ojeda LI, Soma-Pillay P, et al
    Policy and advocacy considerations for the prevention and care of preterm birth.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1174-1182.
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47. RAZAI MS, Nejadghaderi SA, Khaliqi S, Haress G, et al
    Preventable maternal mortality in Afghanistan: Trends, lessons, and recommendations.
    Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2026;173:1639-1645.
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    JAMA

48. ANDERER S
    New Study Finds No Link Between Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy and Autism.
    JAMA. 2026 May 8. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.2130.
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49. 
    Pragmatic Parental Support to Mitigate Burnout Among Pregnant and Postpartum Trainees: Research Summary.
    JAMA. 2026 May 13:e265799. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.5799.
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50. RUBIO-CHAVEZ A, Koelliker EL, Askew EA, Shanafelt TD, et al
    Pragmatic Parental Support to Mitigate Burnout Among Pregnant and Postpartum Trainees: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    JAMA. 2026 May 13:e265663. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.5663.
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    Obstet Gynecol

51. WINTER EE, Wen T, Goffman D, D'Alton ME, et al
    Maternal Outcomes Associated With a Statewide Obstetric Hemorrhage Quality-Improvement Initiative.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 15. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006320.
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52. CREININ MD
    Pregnancy Test Use and Timing of Pregnancy Detection in a Prospective Cohort of Pregnancy Planners.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e164.
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53. KHO K, Zalud I, Chang A, Hiraoka M, et al
    Projected Shortages and Distributional Challenges of Obstetrician-Gynecologists in the United States, 2025-2035.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e165.
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54. BOUJENAH J
    Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes After Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccination During Pregnancy: Analysis from the 2024-2025 Immunization Campaign in France.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e166.
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55. DECLERCQ E, Liu CL, Cabral HJ, Amutah-Onukagha N, et al
    Relationship Between Maternal Death and Infant Outcomes in a Longitudinal, Population-Based Dataset.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Sep 25:10.1097/AOG.0000000000006071.
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56. PACHECO LD, Clark SM, Fox K, Bauer ME, et al
    Use of Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac in Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:780-784.
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57. KURZEJA A, Yeh L, Buford A, Fomina Y, et al
    Incidence, Outcomes, and Management of In-Hospital Maternal Cardiac Arrest.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:835-837.
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58. SMITH M, Koons NJ, Callihan P, Guo N, et al
    Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Postpartum Anxiety in a U.S. Cohort With Commercial Insurance.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e152-e159.
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59. 
    Measurement and Improvement Strategies for Reduction of Severe Maternal Morbidity.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e168-e177.
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60. RADKE S, Borders A, Gillispie-Bell V, Lee King PA, et al
    The Role of State Perinatal Quality Collaboratives in Addressing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Mar 12. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006239.
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61. MILLER ES, Hoffman MC, Roussos-Ross K, Byatt N, et al
    Preventing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Through Perinatal Mental Health Care.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Mar 26. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006251.
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62. TUCKER CM, Phung BT, Calix I, Magalhaes M, et al
    Quality-Improvement Lessons From Thematic Analysis of Severe Maternal Morbidity Survivor Experiences.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:867-876.
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63. BENSON PV, Atherton D, Harris L, Miller C, et al
    Development and Implementation of a Statewide Maternal Autopsy Program in Alabama.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:763-768.
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64. MAIN EK, Creanga AA
    Measuring Severe Maternal Morbidity: Current Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:806-816.
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65. MAIN EK, McCormick EK, Tomlinson MW, Ma C, et al
    Development and Application of an Algorithm to Identify the Primary Underlying Condition for Cases of Severe Maternal Morbidity.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:892-901.
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66. LEVINE LD, Klammer C, Lewey J
    Cardiovascular-Related Maternal Mortality.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:796-805.
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67. VOUSDEN N, Azria E, Geddes-Barton D, Deneux-Tharaux C, et al
    Inequalities in Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in High-Income Countries: Patterns, Drivers, and Pathways to Action.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:e141-e151.
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68. GUERNSEY EK, Hernandez V, Cursio J, Schumm LP, et al
    Medicaid Expansion and Severe Maternal Morbidity.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:885-891.
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69. NANTWI AK, Janevic T
    Intervention Research to Reduce Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the United States: A Scoping Review.
    Obstet Gynecol. 2026;147:817-830.
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    PLoS One

70. CHEN P, Mu Y, Xie Y, Wang Y, et al
    Association between maternal hemoglobin concentration levels and preterm birth clinical subtypes: A retrospective, observational, multicenter study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0348071.
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71. SHERRIS AR, Edemba PW, Riederer AM, Adhiambo J, et al
    Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and birth outcomes in a pregnancy cohort in Nairobi, Kenya.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347486.
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72. GADAPANI PATHAK B, Maurya S, Bisht S, Vats P, et al
    Exploring pathways leading to stillbirths and gaps in postnatal care among affected women in a rural north Indian district: A qualitative study using the social autopsy lens.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0347994.
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73. WANG X, Shao H, Wu J, Yin G, et al
    Association between first-trimester cell-free fetal DNA levels and the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight: A propensity score-matched cohort study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0349018.
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74. GRAAE EE, Uldbjerg N, Skjoth F, Bech MA, et al
    Maternal body mass index and the risk of early-onset Group B Streptococcus disease in newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0329423.
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    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

75. SORRENTI S, Yaghi O, Prasad S, Mohammed D, et al
    Perinatal outcome of monochorionic twin pregnancy complicated by selective fetal growth restriction: ISUOG vs Delphi diagnostic criteria.
    Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2026 May 13. doi: 10.1002/uog.70239.
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