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Home | ACOG The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists The College’s activities include producing practice guidelines for providers and educational materials for patients, providing practice management and career support, facilitating programs and initiatives aimed at improving women’s health, and
Intrapartum Management of Intraamniotic Infection | ACOG Recommendations The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) makes the following recommendations: Intraamniotic infection, also referred to as chorioamnionitis, is an infection with resultant inflammation of any combination of the amniotic fluid, placenta, fetus, fetal membranes, or decidua Intraamniotic infection can be associated with acute neonatal morbidity, including
The Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy - ACOG The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older—including pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding—get the flu vaccine each year If you are pregnant, it is best to get the vaccine early in the flu season (October through May), as soon as the vaccine is available You can get the shot at any time during your pregnancy If you are
Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-Onset Disease in Newborns - ACOG Recommendations and Conclusions Key components of screening and prophylaxis for Group B streptococcal (GBS) early-onset neonatal disease include: Targeted intravenous intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis has demonstrated efficacy for prevention of GBS early-onset disease (EOD) in neonates born to women with positive antepartum GBS cultures and women who have other risk factors for intrapartum
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Severe Hypertension - ACOG These documents are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter or as a statement of the standard of care It is not intended to substitute for the independent professional judgement of the clinician While ACOG makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information, this publication is provided “as is” without any warranty of