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Featured
Refugees and Other Displaced Women Face Higher Rates of C-section
A review examines current knowledge of obstetrical care for refugees and other displaced women. Current data suggests these women may face higher rates of c-section, which can pose unnecessary medical issues.
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Liposomal Bupivacaine Block Similar to Placebo for Pain Reduction After Cesarean
In a randomized trial, a liposomal bupivacaine incisional block at the time of cesarean delivery did not decrease postoperative pain compared with placebo, but the results suggest additional studies would be worthwhile.
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New Departmental Protocol Substantially Reduces Post-Cesarean Opioid Prescribing
At Massachusetts General Hospital, a multifaceted, OB/GYN department-wide effort has substantially decreased the standard number of opioid tablets prescribed for post-cesarean pain control by 50%.
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Improving Patient-Centered Care Through OB/GYN Research
Investigators in Massachusetts General Hospital's Deborah Kelly Center are improving patient outcomes and engagement with collaborative OB/GYN research across the lifespan.
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Review: Cesarean Delivery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Calling Cesarean delivery a window into overall quality of obstetrics care, Adeline A. Boatin, MD, MPH, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and colleagues review the equity, effectiveness, efficiency, safety, timeliness and patient-centeredness of Cesarean delivery in low- and middle-income countries.
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Delivery Mode Affects Stability of Early Infant Gut Microbiota
Caroline M. Mitchell, MD, MPH, a researcher with the Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology, and colleagues have discovered that Bacteroides colonize the infant gut regardless of delivery mode but is lost by two weeks of life in infants delivered by Cesarean section, whether or not exposed to the vagina in labor.
Cesarean Section Contributors
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Annekathryn Goodman, MD
Director, Gynecology Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology Clerkship, Co-director, MGH Women's Global Health
Recent Article
Quality of Life Needs Attention in Ovarian Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Low-Income Countries
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Marie Henderson, CNM, MSN
Nurse-Midwife
Recent Article
New Departmental Protocol Substantially Reduces Post-Cesarean Opioid Prescribing
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William H. Barth, MD
Vice Chair, Obstetrics
Recent Article
Percutaneous Valve Replacement Therapy Sometimes an Option During Pregnancy
Obstetrics & Gynecology Care at Mass General
The Mass General Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology offers the highest level of care to women. Our clinical and research team is a leader in advancing treatments for gynecologic cancers, menopause, high-risk obstetrics, infertility and urogynecology.