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The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) represents the interests of high-risk pregnancy experts and the families they serve.
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Congratulations to Dr. Laura Riley, the 2022 winner of the
@MySMFM
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner!
@obdocriley
#smfm22
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Physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses, and researchers agree - the Supreme Court's decision to restrict access to abortion care will lead to unnecessary patient suffering and harm. Read our joint statement:
#ActforAccess
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"The woman who carried that baby happens to be an important part of the equation as well. She is just as important and is so much more than a vessel or an incubator. A healthy baby is not the only end goal."
#FourthTrimester
#PostpartumCare
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We partnered with
@BirthEquity
to develop, "Strategies to Overcome Racism's Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes." Use this image in slide decks, print it & hang it in your institution, or share on social media.
#RacismNotRace
@MarchForMoms
#BeyondMothersDay
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Our thoughts are with the family, friends & colleagues of Dr. Adeline Fagan, an ObGyn resident in Houston, who died from
#COVID19
complications over the weekend. For those who knew & loved Dr. Fagan, for all of the
#HealthCareHeros
, be safe &
#WearAMask
.
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Leave the science to scientists. Maternal-fetal medicine physicians
encourage all pregnant people to get vaccinated.
#COVID19
vaccines are safe in pregnancy don’t cause miscarriages & are the best way to protect pregnant people and their families from COVID19.
I have talked to multiple women who say they miscarried healthy pregnancies after taking the
#COVID19
vaccine.
Not only miscarriages, but also reporting blood clots and heavy & irregular periods after taking the Experimental Use Covid vaccine.
Stop vaccine mandates!
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Texas has one of highest rates of maternal mortality in the U.S. with significant racial disparities. Together with
@DemocracyFwd
we are demanding that the state stop breaking the law and release its maternal mortality and morbidity data.
#ReleaseTheReport
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We're proud to announce the newly elected members of our Board of Directors: Shad Deering, MD; Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc; Juan Gonzalez, MD, PhD; & Sarah Osmundson, MD, MS. Each person offers an impressive history of volunteer service to
@MySMFM
& will begin their term in Feb 2023.
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Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Medicaid for a year after birth
Will save moms, it’s true.
#HealthPolicyValentine
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We released a new publication, "Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: What Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialists Need to Know." Access it at no cost:
#Coronavirus
#COVID19
#GlobalPandemic
#CoronaVirusUpdate
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SMFM supports the use of Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir [PF-07321332] tablets & ritonavir tablets) for treatment of pregnant patients with COVID19 who meet clinical qualifications. Any therapy that would otherwise be given should not be withheld specifically due to pregnancy or lactation
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We are pleased to share the four individuals who will be joining our Board of Directors for the 2021-2023 term:
- Fadi Bsat, MD
- Brenna Hughes, MD, MSc
- Torri Metz, MD, MSCI
- Amber Samuel, MD
Join us in welcoming our newly elected Board members!
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We strongly encourage MFMs and other OB care clinicians to be conscious of social determinants of health and inequality; to pursue training in implicit bias and cultural humility; and to ultimately work towards a goal of health equity.
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Another large study with >650,000 children shows that vaccines are safe and DO NOT cause autism. MFMs play a key role in educating our patients about the safety and lifesaving potential of vaccines, both for pregnant women and their infants/children.
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The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal deaths
And for years advocates have made a fuss.
Let’s
#savemoms
and reduce racial disparities.
Pass the
#Momnibus
.
#HealthPolicyValentines
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Today marks National Womens Physican Day. We want to thank all of the female maternal-fetal medicine specialists, esp. those who attended
#SMFM18
#MomsTakingCareofMoms
@physicianwomen
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Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women May Opt to Receive the Vaccine
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What does ophthalmology and maternal-fetal medicine have in common? Dr. Glaucoflecken (
@DGlaucomflecken
) breaks it down and welcomes
#SMFM22
attendees!
Watch his video:
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“Maternal mortality is not a women’s health issue, it’s a human rights issue.” - Charles Johnson at today’s AIM Meeting
#MaternalSafety
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Preventing maternal mortality: We have to address the racism first | TheHill
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Today we released, "SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Pregnancy." Access the publication at no cost on the SMFM website . Note: this document will likely change as data emerge. We'll continue to monitor these developments & update our clinical guidance accordingly.
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Happy National Midwifery Week! Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialists are deeply grateful for our midwifery colleagues’ expertise in optimizing pregnancy outcomes.
#NMW2021
@ACNMmidwives
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Congrats to the President-Elect of
@MySMFM
, Dr.
@JudetteLouis
!
It is my great pleasure to announce that Dr.
@JudetteLouis
has been appointed permanent Chair and the James M. Ingram Endowed Professor in the
@USFHealthMed
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Louis!
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We represent 5,000+ physicians, scientists &
#womenshealth
professionals, who are working to optimize pregnancy outcomes for all high-risk pregnant women and their families.
#SMFM21
#MyPreeclampsiaStory
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Dr. Andrea Edlow,
@MySMFM
Education Committee Chair, talks
#CovidVaccine
safety among pregnant and lactating people today on
@CBSNews
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We recently learned that Ms. Cox, the Texas woman seeking an emergency abortion in Texas, left the state to seek much needed medical care. It’s unconscionable Texas policymakers force her & other Texas women to leave their homes & communities to receive the care they need.
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BREAKING NEWS! Pregnant and lactating people will have access to the Janssen Biotech, Inc. SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.
SMFM responds:
#COVID19
#SafeMedsforMoms
#CAMT
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Masks & cloth face coverings are safe to wear & important in slowing the spread of
#COVID19
. Wear a mask in public settings (e.g., at your doctor’s office or grocery store) & maintain 6 feet of social distancing, especially in areas with significant community-based transmission.
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Reds are red.
Tulips are, too.
There’s a dearth of research on safe meds in pregnancy,
So we need more resources for the
#MFMU
.
#HealthPolicyValentines
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"No loss of fertility has been reported among trial participants or among the millions who have received the vaccines since their authorization, & no signs of infertility appeared in animal studies," said a joint statement from
@acog
,
@ReprodMed
&
@MySMFM
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🧵The Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee met on Dec 9 and discussed the status of the 2022 report, which was due for public release under Texas law by Sept 1
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@DrMartaPerez
Babies are welcome at
#smfm23
! We will have lactation lounge available during meeting hours and oral abstract presentations will be streamed to that room Thursday – Saturday.
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Abortion access is critical to women’s health. Many thanks to those MFMs who care for women at the bedside and advocate for women among elected officials.
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Congrats to our President-Elect, Dr. Bill Grobman!
Congratulations to William Grobman, MD, on his recent election into
@theNAMedicine
. Dr. Grobman's paradigm-shifting research has established standards for labor induction, labor management, and preterm birth prevention. Read more about his work: .
#NAMmtg
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Still true ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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1/2: Today,
@MySMFM
published, "Antihypertensive therapy for mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy: The CHAP Trial," in
@AJOG_thegray
.
@ACCinTouch
#ACC22
@NEJM
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Late breaking! In a non-inferiority multinational trial , cord milking in 23-27 wk infants compared to 60-second delayed cord clamping was associated with 5-fold increased risk of severe intraventricular hemorrhage.
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Maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists work with all OB care providers to optimize pregnancy outcomes for high-risk patients and their families
#TalkingWomensHealth
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There is no data to suggest that
#COVID
vaccination impacts future fertility, but rumors and misinformation have been circulating on social media since late last year.
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Women with high-risk pregnancies need access to maternal-fetal medicine specialists
#maternaljustice
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1/Today, the House of Representatives demonstrated their bipartisan support for new moms & their commitment to preventing tragic maternal deaths by passing the Helping MOMS Act, HR 4996, which allows states to extend postpartum Medicaid or CHIP coverage from 60 days to one year.
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Dr. David Hackney testified today on behalf of
@MySMFM
and
@acog
at an Ohio State House hearing on the harmful HB 598, a bill which would ban all forms of abortion with no exception.
#MFMsForAbortionCare
@ACOGOhio
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We recommend that pregnant women have access to
#COVID19
vaccines in all phases of future vaccine campaigns, and that pregnant women and their healthcare providers engage in shared decision-making regarding receipt of the vaccine.
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COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to reduce maternal and fetal complications of COVID-19 infection among pregnant people. Download our free resources for patients:
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1/ If you’re pregnant or just thinking about it, the best way to protect yourself and your baby from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated.
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Raise your hand if you have a wonderful nurse who deserves to be celebrated this week (and every week)!! 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♂️ Happy Nurses’ Week!!! 👩🏼⚕️ 👨⚕️ 👑
#nursesrock
#nursesweek
#nursesweek2019
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The CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health launched the
#HearHer
campaign today in an effort to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and to share potentially life-saving messages about urgent warning signs. Check it out 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏻
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Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 have a two-fold risk of admission into intensive care, a 70% increased risk of death, and an elevated risk of preterm birth and stillbirth.
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Pregnant people: get vaccinated.
#VaccinesSaveLives
Evidence suggests that the benefits of receiving a
#COVID19
vaccine during pregnancy outweighs any known or potential risks and vaccination is essential to protect pregnant people. Read more:
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The Supreme Court's decision to restrict access to abortion care will harm women and families. Read our full response to the Court’s decision:
#ActforAccess
#MFMsforAbortionCare
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Today, we recommended that pregnant people receive a Pfizer-BioTech
#covid19booster
shot at least 6 months after their Pfizer primary series. As with the primary series, the booster dose should be given at any stage during pregnancy and postpartum.
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#MFMTwitter
: Medical students &
#OBGYNresidents
who are thinking about a career in
#MFM
want to know what you did today. Share with them what your day as a MFM was like. The good, the bad, and the surprises!
#whatididtoday
#myMFMlife
#medstudent
#medicalschool
#ongynresidency
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"...if being a pregnant Black woman were an occupation, it would be the fifth deadliest job in the country. For a Black woman, becoming pregnant in the 21st century is more dangerous than being a steel worker or working on a construction site."
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Our President-Elect, Dr. Judette Louis, will represent
@MySMFM
at this year’s
#MarchforMoms
. If you are in the DC area on May 11, join us on the national mall.
@JudetteLouis
#maternalmortality
#beyondthemarch
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Congratulations to
@ByNinaMartin
and
@nprmontagne
on the Polk Award. Your coverage of maternal mortality in the U.S. and racial disparities has been has been incredibly powerful.
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CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said today that
#COVID19
vaccination surveillance systems show “no safety concerns” for more than 35,000 pregnant people.
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Happy
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay
to all working to optimize the health of women with high-risk pregnancies (📸
@ChrisHanMFM
)
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‘Not only is it safe to get a vaccine during pregnancy, it’s necessary.’
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This
#InternationalWomensDay
we are honoring women - past and present - with high-risk pregnancies. It’s a privilege to play a role in your care.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act (
#HR1318
)! Many thanks to
@HerreraBeutler
@RyanCostello
@RepDianaDeGette
@michaelcburgess
and
@FrankPallone
for their leadership on behalf of pregnant women & new moms.
#Act2SaveMoms
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Many thanks to the MFMs in Ohio - Drs. David Hackney, Justin Brandt, Mae Winchester, Maria Phillis, and so many others - who worked tirelessly to advocate for expanded access to abortion care in your state.
@DavidNHackney
@mariaphillis
@MWinchesterMD
Ohio just voted overwhelmingly to protect the right to abortion in the state constitution, continuing a post-Dobbs victory streak ahead of 2024
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Today is Amniotic Fluid Embolism Awareness Day. AFE is a low-frequency, highly fatal complication that impacts about 1 in 40,000 pregnancies. We are grateful to partner with
@AFEFOUNDATION
who advances research, promotes education & offers support to families & clinicians
#endAFE
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SMFM congratulates President Biden & Vice President Harris as they are sworn in today. Our 5,000+ members look forward to working with the new administration to secure the health of the nation by improving outcomes for pregnant people and their families
#Inauguration2021
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Today we joined fellow leaders in women's health to urge the Inspector General to conduct a thorough inquiry into reports of medically unnecessary hysterectomies performed without consent in a facility operated by the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Our
#COVID19
online education is now open to all. Access it by:
1. If you're not a member, create a user account:
2. Visit our Critical Care landing page:
3. Add the COVID-19 Response Bundle to your cart
You will not be charged
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Pregnant people: please get vaccinated
The
@CDCgov
released a COVID data update/review last week:
1. The mRNA vaccine does NOT cause pregnancy loss, birth defects, preterm birth or newborn complications.
2. The virus is MUCH more dangerous in pregnant women.
3. The vaccine reduces risk of infection in pregnancy.
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We applaud the
@US_FDA
decision to lift the in-person distribution requirement for
#mife
& allow for it to be filled at retail pharmacies. Medication abortion is safe & effective; previous rules needlessly limited its access. This change will allow for ⬆️ access to abortion care.
Breaking News: Abortion pills can soon be purchased at local U.S. pharmacies with a prescription, the FDA said, a move that could greatly expand access.
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Our 2019 Maternal Mortality Scorecard is now here. Our NEW map and updated state fact sheets showcase system-level changes in each state that reduce maternal mortality.
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Much respect for our midwifery colleagues - thanks for all that you to support women and their families. Happy National Midwifery Week
@ACNMmidwives
#NMW2018
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Pregnant people:
#COVID19
vaccines are safe and effective. Protect yourself and your family. Get vaccinated.
I wrote an article. And it got published.
#pregnancy
#covid
#vaccine
#research
Far too many pregnant people remain at high risk of covid-19. It didn’t have to be this way.
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High-risk pregnancy experts strongly recommend that pregnant and lactating people have access to the
#COVIDvaccines
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Antihypertensive use increases among women with preeclampsia and stroke incidence decreases over same time period. Coincidence?
@greenjrnl
@Medscape
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What is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician? Your one-slide guide is here for providers and patients:
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