Recent evidence challenges the practice of prescribing oral antibiotics after Cesarean delivery in obese patients, finding no significant reduction in infection rates compared to standard preoperative antibiotics alone. Howard and Antonia analyze studies showing why this once-promising intervention may not be necessary.
• ACOG updates delayed cord clamping guidance to minimum 60 seconds for preterm infants
• Baby born at 21 weeks and zero days celebrates first birthday, highlighting advances in neonatal care
• Systematic reviews show no difference between chlorhexidine and iodine for vaginal prep before hysterectomy
• Conservative management of placenta accreta spectrum disorders shows improved outcomes over immediate cesarean hysterectomy
• Labor arrest Cesareans have highest blood loss among non-accreta cesarean indications
• New HPV testing terminology recommends "HPV detected" rather than "positive" to avoid relationship misunderstandings
• USPSTF preeclampsia prevention guidelines classify 89% of pregnant women as aspirin candidates despite limited evidence
• Endometrial sampling best practices include stepwise approach starting with ultrasound before considering hysteroscopy
In two weeks, Jacqueline Vidosch returns to discuss her son Noah who has trisomy 18, following a feature in the New York Times.
00:00:00 Episode Introduction
00:06:43 Post-Cesarean Antibiotics: Evidence Review
00:17:11 Delayed Cord Clamping Updates
00:22:13 Extreme Preterm Survival Case
00:26:40 Vaginal Prep and Placenta Accreta Management
00:30:11 Cesarean Blood Loss by Indication
00:34:21 HPV Testing Language Changes
00:37:45 Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention
00:51:33 Endometrial Sampling Question
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