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Obstetrics-gynecology

Expert panel issues 18 recommendations to reduce risk in obstetrics
A national group of experts, led by the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) and the Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Canada (SOGC), has developed a list of 18 recommendations to reduce medico-legal risk and increase safety of care for mothers and babies across the country.
Use of any benzodiazepine in early pregnancy increases risk of spontaneous abortion
Similar risk found with short- and long-acting agents, and risk appears to increase with cumulative dose

Cesarean delivery associated with higher risk of severe complications for the mother
Maternal prenatal vitamin use may reduce risk of autism in high-risk families

Study finds reduced risk of autism in younger siblings when women with an ASD-affected child take a prenatal vitamin in future pregnancies
Mothers with children taken into out-of-home care at high risk of inadequate prenatal care in subsequent pregnancies
Infertility treatment linked with slightly higher risk of pregnancy complications
Health Canada safety review finds possible link between Fibristal and risk of liver injury

Health Canada is informing Canadians that its safety review of Fibristal (ulipristal acetate) found a possible link between its use and the risk of a rare but serious liver injury.
Valproate use during pregnancy may be linked to ADHD in children

Large study examines risk of ADHD in offspring of women who used valproate or other antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy
Large study examines safety of ondansetron during early pregnancy

No evidence of cardiac malformations, but small increased risk of oral clefts
Orilissa: New oral treatment for endometriosis pain

Intended for women with moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis

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