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Moeun Son

MD, MSCI, FACOG
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences; Associate Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program Director, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

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Moeun Son, MD, MSCI, FACOG

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  • Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

    333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208063

    New Haven, CT 06520

    United States

Yale Medicine

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Research Summary

Dr. Son's research interests relate to clinical and outcomes-based research. Her main research focus has been on the safe prevention of a primary cesarean delivery by studying effective labor augmentation strategies, external cephalic version, and operative vaginal delivery. Her other area of research interest is prevention of preterm birth and its consequences to mother and baby.

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Research Interests

Cesarean Section; Epidemiologic Methods; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Labor, Obstetric; Obstetrical Forceps; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean; Evidence-Based Medicine

Selected Publications

  • Prenatal diagnosis of urinary ascites in a fetus with meningomyelocele.Son M, Walsh CA, Baxi LV. Prenatal diagnosis of urinary ascites in a fetus with meningomyelocele. Fetal Diagnosis And Therapy 2010, 28: 61-4. PMID: 20389051, DOI: 10.1159/000312405.
  • 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.e1-8. PMID: 24565686, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.02.020.
  • Preterm premature rupture of membranes and the rate of neonatal sepsis after two courses of antenatal corticosteroids.Gyamfi-Bannerman C, Son M. Preterm premature rupture of membranes and the rate of neonatal sepsis after two courses of antenatal corticosteroids. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 124: 999-1003. PMID: 25437730, DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000460.
  • The effect of chorionic villus sampling on the fraction of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma.Samuel AR, Son M, Ananth CV, Wapner RJ. The effect of chorionic villus sampling on the fraction of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma. The Journal Of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine : The Official Journal Of The European Association Of Perinatal Medicine, The Federation Of Asia And Oceania Perinatal Societies, The International Society Of Perinatal Obstetricians 2016, 29: 2654-7. PMID: 26482407, DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2015.1095885.
  • Clinical indication and timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration at a single centre.Levin HI, Ananth CV, Benjamin-Boamah C, Siddiq Z, Son M, Friedman AM. Clinical indication and timing of antenatal corticosteroid administration at a single centre. BJOG : An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2016, 123: 409-14. PMID: 26485686, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.13730.
  • A 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.e1-5. PMID: 26928150, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.12.020.
  • 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.e1-4. PMID: 27173084, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.04.058.
  • Is There an Association Between Indication for Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade and Balloon Failure?Son M, Einerson BD, Schneider P, Fields IC, Grobman WA, Miller ES. Is There an Association Between Indication for Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade and Balloon Failure? American Journal Of Perinatology 2017, 34: 164-168. PMID: 27367285, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1585084.
  • Association among Maternal Obesity, Cervical Length, and Preterm Birth.Palatnik A, Miller ES, Son M, Kominiarek MA. Association among Maternal Obesity, Cervical Length, and Preterm Birth. American Journal Of Perinatology 2017, 34: 471-479. PMID: 27704492, PMCID: PMC7189342, DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1593350.
  • The association between intrauterine balloon tamponade duration and postpartum hemorrhage outcomes.Einerson BD, Son M, Schneider P, Fields I, Miller ES. The association between intrauterine balloon tamponade duration and postpartum hemorrhage outcomes. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 216: 300.e1-300.e5. PMID: 27823918, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.10.040.
  • Attempted operative vaginal delivery vs repeat cesarean in the second stage among women undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean delivery.Son M, Roy A, Grobman WA. Attempted operative vaginal delivery vs repeat cesarean in the second stage among women undergoing a trial of labor after cesarean delivery. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 216: 407.e1-407.e5. PMID: 28153660, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.01.013.
  • Predicting preterm birth: Cervical length and fetal fibronectin.Son M, Miller ES. Predicting preterm birth: Cervical length and fetal fibronectin. Seminars In Perinatology 2017, 41: 445-451. PMID: 28935263, PMCID: PMC6033518, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.08.002.
  • 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.
  • Core outcome set for induction of labour trials: what's the expectation?Son M. Core outcome set for induction of labour trials: what's the expectation? BJOG : An International Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology 2018, 125: 1681. PMID: 30007098, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.15405.
  • Maternal Obstetric Complication Rates Remain High in Illinois: A Retrospective Study, 2010-2015.Roy A, Peaceman A, Son M, Feinglass J. Maternal Obstetric Complication Rates Remain High in Illinois: A Retrospective Study, 2010-2015. Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety / Joint Commission Resources 2019, 45: 24-30. PMID: 30121161, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.02.007.
  • Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnant Patients With Suspected Appendicitis.Schwulst SJ, Son M. Diagnostic Imaging in Pregnant Patients With Suspected Appendicitis. JAMA 2019, 322: 455-456. PMID: 31260030, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2019.9164.
  • Labor augmentation strategies: What's the evidence?Son M. Labor augmentation strategies: What's the evidence? Seminars In Perinatology 2020, 44: 151219. PMID: 31839438, DOI: 10.1016/j.semperi.2019.151219.
  • Effectiveness of varicella vaccine in children infected with HIV.Son M, Shapiro ED, LaRussa P, Neu N, Michalik DE, Meglin M, Jurgrau A, Bitar W, Vasquez M, Flynn P, Gershon AA. Effectiveness of varicella vaccine in children infected with HIV. The Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2010, 201: 1806-10. PMID: 20441519, PMCID: PMC2871955, DOI: 10.1086/652798.
  • Placental disordersIn Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines, 3rd edition, ed. V. Berghella, CRC Press, New York, NY, pp. 299-308
  • Management of fetus with anemiaIn Clinical Care Paths in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1st edition, eds. L. Jain, G. Suresh, McGraw-Hill Co., New York, NY, pp. 500-525.
  • Association Between Time of Day and the Decision for an Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery.Son M, Lai Y, Bailit J, Reddy UM, Wapner RJ, Varner MW, Thorp JM, Caritis SN, Prasad M, Tita ATN, Saade G, Sorokin Y, Rouse DJ, Blackwell SC, Tolosa JE. Association Between Time of Day and the Decision for an Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 535-541. PMID: 32028489, PMCID: PMC7595762, DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003707.
  • Management of Gallstone Disease During Pregnancy.Schwulst SJ, Son M. Management of Gallstone Disease During Pregnancy. JAMA Surgery 2020, 155: 1162-1163. PMID: 32997134, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2020.3683.
  • Nonoperative Management for Pregnant Individuals With Gallstone Disease in the Third Trimester-Reply.Schwulst SJ, Son M. Nonoperative Management for Pregnant Individuals With Gallstone Disease in the Third Trimester-Reply. JAMA Surgery 2021, 156: 796-797. PMID: 33909006, DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.0643.
  • High-Dose Compared With Standard-Dose Oxytocin Regimens to Augment Labor in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.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: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 137: 991-998. PMID: 33957657, DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004399.
  • Factors 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.
  • Patient characteristics associated with complications of external cephalic version.Dahl CM, Zhang Y, Ong JX, Yeh C, Son M, Miller ES, Roy A, Grobman WA. Patient characteristics associated with complications of external cephalic version. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2021, 3: 100411. PMID: 34058425, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2021.100411.
  • Pain Management During Vaginal Childbirth.Jin J, Son M. Pain Management During Vaginal Childbirth. JAMA 2021, 326: 450. PMID: 34342617, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2021.10702.
  • A Multivariable Predictive Model for Success of External Cephalic Version.Dahl CM, Zhang Y, Ong JX, Yeh C, Son M, Miller ES, Roy A, Grobman WA. A Multivariable Predictive Model for Success of External Cephalic Version. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 138: 426-433. PMID: 34352823, DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004518.
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and Pregnancy Outcomes in a U.S. Population.Son M, Gallagher K, Lo JY, Lindgren E, Burris HH, Dysart K, Greenspan J, Culhane JF, Handley SC. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic and Pregnancy Outcomes in a U.S. Population. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 138: 542-551. PMID: 34433180, PMCID: PMC8454282, DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004547.
  • Birth Hospital Length of Stay and Rehospitalization During COVID-19.Handley SC, Gallagher K, Breden A, Lindgren E, Lindgren JY, Son M, Murosko D, Dysart K, Lorch SA, Greenspan J, Culhane JF, Burris HH. Birth Hospital Length of Stay and Rehospitalization During COVID-19. Pediatrics 2021 PMID: 34642231, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053498.
  • 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 2022, 39: 232-237. PMID: 34844279, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739355.
  • Intrapartum 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.
  • 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.
  • Birth Hospital Length of Stay and Rehospitalization During COVID-19.Handley SC, Gallagher K, Breden A, Lindgren E, Lo JY, Son M, Murosko D, Dysart K, Lorch SA, Greenspan J, Culhane JF, Burris HH. Birth Hospital Length of Stay and Rehospitalization During COVID-19. Pediatrics 2022, 149 PMID: 34889449, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-053498.
  • Does Antenatal Progesterone Administration Modify the Risk of Neonatal Intraventricular Hemorrhage?Leon-Martinez D, Bank TC, Lundsberg LS, Culhane J, Silasi M, Son M, Partridge C, Reddy UM, Hoffman MK, Merriam A. Does Antenatal Progesterone Administration Modify the Risk of Neonatal Intraventricular Hemorrhage? American Journal Of Perinatology 2022 PMID: 35436803, DOI: 10.1055/a-1827-6712.
  • Outpatient penicillin allergy evaluation during pregnancy and associated clinical outcomes.Kwah JH, Burn MS, Liao J, Cate J, Son M. Outpatient penicillin allergy evaluation during pregnancy and associated clinical outcomes. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2022, 100674. PMID: 35691578, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100674.

Clinical Trials

ConditionsStudy Title
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the PuerperiumPrematurity Risk Assessment Combined With Clinical Interventions for Improving Neonatal outcoMEs (PRIME)
Women's Health; Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium; HypertensionAspirin to Prevent Preeclampsia in Women With Elevated Blood Pressure and Stage 1 Hypertension (ASPPIRE)
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium; HypertensionChronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project (CHAP)
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