2023
Fetal growth restriction and small for gestational age as predictors of neonatal morbidity: which growth nomogram to use?
Leon-Martinez D, Lundsberg L, Culhane J, Zhang J, Son M, Reddy U. Fetal growth restriction and small for gestational age as predictors of neonatal morbidity: which growth nomogram to use? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 229: 678.e1-678.e16. PMID: 37348779, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.06.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal composite outcomeComposite outcomeFetal growth restrictionGestational ageFetal weightWeeks of gestationPositive likelihood ratioGrowth restrictionNonanomalous singleton pregnanciesPoor neonatal outcomeRetrospective cohort studySingle academic centerWeeks of deliveryDays of deliveryFetal growth referencesElectronic medical recordsProportion of fetusesLikelihood ratioNeonatal morbidityNeonatal outcomesPerinatal outcomesCohort studySingleton pregnanciesNeonatal dataMedical recordsPregnant Patients with a Documented History of Penicillin Allergy and Associated Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Center
Azmy V, Lundsberg L, Culhane J, Kwah J, Partridge C, Son M. Pregnant Patients with a Documented History of Penicillin Allergy and Associated Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Center. American Journal Of Perinatology 2023, 41: e2051-e2057. PMID: 37211008, DOI: 10.1055/a-2096-5002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPenicillin allergy historyNon-β-lactam antibioticsPenicillin allergyNeonatal outcomesPregnant patientsAllergy historyPregnant individualsElectronic medical recordsMedical recordsMultivariable analysisPostpartum endometritisHigh riskLactam antibioticsSignificant differencesBad obstetric outcomeRetrospective cohort studyTertiary care centerPostnatal hospital stayWeeks of gestationLarge academic hospitalAssociated maternalEligible deliveriesHospital stayMaternal outcomesObstetric outcomesAntibiotic choice for Group B Streptococcus prophylaxis in mothers with reported penicillin allergy and associated newborn outcomes
Snider J, Mithal L, Kwah J, Rhodes N, Son M. Antibiotic choice for Group B Streptococcus prophylaxis in mothers with reported penicillin allergy and associated newborn outcomes. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2023, 23: 400. PMID: 37254067, PMCID: PMC10228028, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05697-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup B streptococcus prophylaxisReported penicillin allergyPenicillin allergyGBS prophylaxisLab drawsNeonatal outcomesNewborn outcomesAntibiotic administrationMedical recordsPregnant individualsIntrapartum group B streptococcus prophylaxisNeonatal intensive care unit admissionDesignThis retrospective cohort studyIntensive care unit admissionSelf-reported penicillin allergyNeonates of mothersCare unit admissionIntrapartum antibiotic prophylaxisRetrospective cohort studyWeeks of gestationMother-infant pairsMother-infant dyadsBeta-lactam antibioticsAntibiotic prophylaxisUnit admissionMaximum Dose Rate of Intrapartum Oxytocin Infusion and Associated Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes
Son M, Roy A, Grobman W, Miller E, Dude A, Peaceman A, Stetson B. Maximum Dose Rate of Intrapartum Oxytocin Infusion and Associated Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 141: 379-386. PMID: 36649339, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTitration regimenCesarean deliveryVaginal deliveryMultivariable analysisAdverse outcomesNeonatal intensive care unit admissionComposite severe neonatal morbidityIntensive care unit admissionSecondary analysisCumulative proportionPerinatal adverse outcomesCare unit admissionSevere neonatal morbiditySpontaneous vaginal deliveryMagnesium sulfate infusionUnderwent cesarean deliveryRupture of membranesWeeks of gestationNICU admissionUnit admissionHypertensive disordersLack of evidenceNeonatal morbidityNulliparous patientsPerinatal outcomes
2022
Postpartum Length of Stay and Hospital Readmission Before and During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Handley SC, Gallagher K, Lindgren E, Lo JY, Burris HH, Dysart KC, Greenspan J, Culhane JF, Son M. Postpartum Length of Stay and Hospital Readmission Before and During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 139: 381-390. PMID: 35115443, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004687.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemicObstetric patientsHospital readmissionMode of deliveryPostpartum hospitalizationDisease 2019 pandemicHospitalization dischargeCOVID-19 pandemicRetrospective cohort studyWeeks of gestationDays of deliveryLogistic mixed-effects modelsCohort studyHospitalization lengthSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeAdjusted analysisStudy cohortVaginal birthCesarean birthReadmissionPostpartum lengthPatientsHospitalizationMixed-effects modelsIntrapartum nipple stimulation therapy for labor induction: a randomized controlled external pilot study of acceptability and feasibility
Stark EL, Athens ZG, Son M. Intrapartum nipple stimulation therapy for labor induction: a randomized controlled external pilot study of acceptability and feasibility. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2022, 4: 100575. PMID: 35042047, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstetrical care providersExternal pilot studyLabor inductionStimulation therapyOxytocin infusionNipple stimulationPain levelsCare providersPilot studyInitiation of oxytocinPrimary outcome measureElectric breast pumpWeeks of gestationNeonatal intensive careParticipants' pain levelsNon-English speakingEligible womenMedian durationIntervention startMedian timeIntensive careMinutes of stimulationBreast pumpLabor progressOutcome measures
2021
Duration of Exposure to General Endotracheal Anesthesia during Cesarean Deliveries at Term and Perinatal Complications
Swanson K, Liang L, Grobman WA, Higgins N, Roy A, Son M. Duration of Exposure to General Endotracheal Anesthesia during Cesarean Deliveries at Term and Perinatal Complications. American Journal Of Perinatology 2021, 39: 232-237. PMID: 34844279, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739355.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral endotracheal anesthesiaPrimary perinatal outcomeCesarean deliveryPerinatal complicationsPerinatal outcomesDuration of exposureMaternal morbidityMultivariable analysisGeneral anesthesiaEndotracheal anesthesiaFetal statusSingle tertiary care centerComposite of complicationsPrior abdominal surgeryTertiary care centerWeeks of gestationMaternal complicationsNonanomalous gestationsApgar scoreMultivariable adjustmentSecondary outcomesAbdominal surgeryBivariable analysisRetrospective studyCare centerFactors associated with appropriate treatment of acute-onset severe obstetrical hypertension
Deshmukh US, Lundsberg LS, Culhane JF, Partridge C, Reddy UM, Merriam AA, Son M. Factors associated with appropriate treatment of acute-onset severe obstetrical hypertension. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 225: 329.e1-329.e10. PMID: 34023314, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.05.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressure measurementsElevated blood pressure measurementsFirst-line antihypertensive agentsFirst-line agentsDelivery hospitalizationsHypertension emergencyAntihypertensive treatmentHypertensive emergenciesSevere hypertensionAntihypertensive agentsAmerican CollegeFirst-line antihypertensive therapyFirst-line antihypertensive treatmentMultivariable logistic regression modelGuideline-concordant treatmentPersistent severe hypertensionGuideline-concordant careClinical risk factorsHospital electronic medical recordsHypertension management guidelinesWeeks of gestationCase-control studyElectronic medical recordsLogistic regression modelsPressure measurementsHigh-Dose Compared With Standard-Dose Oxytocin Regimens to Augment Labor in Nulliparous Women
Son M, Roy A, Stetson BT, Grady NT, Vanecko MC, Bond N, Swanson K, Grobman WA, Miller ES, Peaceman AM. High-Dose Compared With Standard-Dose Oxytocin Regimens to Augment Labor in Nulliparous Women. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 137: 991-998. PMID: 33957657, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-dose groupHigh-dose oxytocin regimenStandard dosingAugmentation of laborUmbilical artery acidemiaLabor durationPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesNulliparous womenCesarean birthNeonatal intensive care unit admissionIntensive care unit admissionApgar score 3Care unit admissionStandard-dose groupPrespecified secondary outcomesPrimary cesarean birthWeeks of gestationAugment laborClinical chorioamnionitisMorbidity compositeNulliparous participantsUnit admissionObstetric morbidityPerinatal outcomes
2018
Association Between Attempted External Cephalic Version and Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality
Son M, Roy A, Grobman WA, Miller ES. Association Between Attempted External Cephalic Version and Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 132: 365-370. PMID: 29995733, PMCID: PMC6060011, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002699.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal intensive care unit admissionIntensive care unit admissionComposite perinatal morbidityCare unit admissionPerinatal morbidityECV attemptWeeks of gestationUnit admissionMortality outcomesNeonatal anemiaLower mean body mass indexMean body mass indexExternal cephalic version attemptNeonatal therapeutic hypothermiaNonanomalous singleton gestationsRetrospective cohort studyTertiary care institutionBody mass indexExternal cephalic versionNonvertex presentationExpectant managementCohort studyFetal malpresentationSecondary outcomesSingleton gestations
2016
Is mode of delivery associated with the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis?
Son M, Grobman WA, Miller ES. Is mode of delivery associated with the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 215: 389.e1-389.e4. PMID: 27173084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.04.058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMode of deliveryCesarean deliveryGestational agePreterm deliveryVaginal deliveryBivariable analysisPotential confoundersExtreme preterm deliveryMother-neonate pairsNeonates of womenWeeks gestational ageWeeks of gestationCohort of womenImminent riskSingleton gestationsParent trialCerebral palsyMultivariable analysisMinimum relative riskRelative riskEnterocolitisNeonatesSecondary analysisWomenMagnesium sulfateA universal mid-trimester transvaginal cervical length screening program and its associated reduced preterm birth rate
Son M, Grobman WA, Ayala NK, Miller ES. A universal mid-trimester transvaginal cervical length screening program and its associated reduced preterm birth rate. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 214: 365.e1-365.e5. PMID: 26928150, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks of gestationTransvaginal cervical lengthUniversal cervical lengthPreterm birth rateUniversal transvaginal cervical lengthPrevious preterm birthCervical length measurementCervical lengthPreterm birthBirth rateTransvaginal cervical length measurementPrevious term birthPreterm birth preventionCervical length assessmentSingle tertiary institutionSpontaneous preterm birthUniversal screening programBreslow-Day testShort cervixSingleton gestationsBirth preventionCohort studyEligible womenMultiparous womenTerm births
2014
Utility of cell salvage in women undergoing abdominal myomectomy
Son M, Evanko JC, Mongero LB, Lewin SN, Lu YS, Herzog TJ, Kim JH, Wright JD. Utility of cell salvage in women undergoing abdominal myomectomy. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 28.e1-28.e8. PMID: 24565686, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.02.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell-salvaged bloodCell salvage systemAbdominal myomectomyWeeks of gestationCell salvageUterine sizeIntraoperative blood lossLarge uterine sizeCell salvage deviceSalvage systemClinical characteristicsBlood lossAutologous bloodInfertility specialistsMultivariable modelMyomectomyHigh incidenceRoutine useReinfusionBloodWomenSalvagePatientsGestationSignificant reduction