Stories from ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  1. Ob-Gyns Issue Less Restrictive VBAC Guidelines

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jul 21, 2010

    Attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior cesarean delivery, including for some women who have had two previous cesareans, according to guidelines released today by The… Full Story »

  2. No Link Between Moderate Caffeine Consumption and Miscarriage

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jul 21, 2010

    Pregnant women can ease their minds about drinking a cup of coffee or having a soft drink-moderate caffeine consumption doesn't appear to cause miscarriage or preterm birth, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. However, The College says… Full Story »

  3. Exceptions to Pap Screening in Adolescents HPV Testing Not Recommended

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jul 21, 2010

    Most adolescent girls should wait until they turn 21 to have their first Pap test, but those who have HIV and others with weakened immune systems should begin routine cervical cancer screening right away, according to The American College of… Full Story »

  4. ACOG Welcomes New Federal Regulations Requiring Free Preventive Health Care Services

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jul 19, 2010

    The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports the federal regulations issued on July 14 requiring new private health plans to provide free preventive health services to their enrollees, particularly as it pertains to women's health. ACOG worked closely… Full Story »

  5. Pain Management of Endometriosis: Conservative Approach is First-Line Treatment

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jun 22, 2010

    Ob-gyns recommend conservative nonsurgical treatment approaches for treating women with endometriosis-associated pain followed by more invasive procedures if these fail to alleviate pain, according to a newly updated Practice Bulletin published in the July issue of The American College of… Full Story »

  6. Teen Girls May Need Two Annual 'Well-Child' Visits

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jun 22, 2010

    Adolescent girls may need two "well-child" visits each year--a general preventive visit and a dedicated reproductive health visit--and both visits should be covered by insurers according to an updated Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and… Full Story »

  7. Ob-Gyns Support Growing Trend of Hospitalists

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull Jun 21, 2010

    The rising number of ob-gyn hospitalists in the US holds promise for benefiting both patients and physicians while also maintaining safe and effective care, according to a new Committee Opinion issued today by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists… Full Story »

  8. Perinatal and Postpartum Depression a Top Priority at Annual Conference of Ob-Gyns

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull May 18, 2010

    Depression during and after pregnancy is prevalent among women, and, if left untreated, can have serious health consequences for both women and their babies, according to a trio of speakers at today's opening ceremonies of The American College of Obstetricians… Full Story »

  9. Fifth Edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth Debuts in San Francisco

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull May 18, 2010

    The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists today announced the release of the fifth edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month. The newly revised version of this comprehensive, medically-vetted pregnancy book presents the most up-to-date guidance from ob-gyn… Full Story »

  10. Reproductive Experts Note Significance of Birth Control Pill's 50th Milestone at Ob-Gyn Meeting

    ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists &bull May 18, 2010

    Today, during The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' 58th Annual Clinical Meeting, obstetrician-gynecologist experts in reproductive health spoke about the significance of the birth control pill to women, society, and medicine overall. Fifty years ago this month, the first… Full Story »

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