Abstract Objective To determine whether recent immigration to Canada constitutes a risk factor for excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in our patient population. Methods We performed a retrospective chart review of all deliveries performed by five obstetricians at t...

Abstract Background Sequential use of vacuum and obstetric forceps for vaginal delivery is associated with increased risks of adverse maternal and infant outcomes. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study to estimate the frequency of sequential use of vacuum an...

Abstract Objective To determine if repeat screening for sexually transmitted infection is appropriate for adolescent obstetric patients and to identify any risk factors associated with increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) during pregnancy...

Abstract Objective To determine the self-reported counselling practices of health care providers with regard to prenatal weight gain and the risks of inappropriate gain. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey using a selfadministered questionnaire at obstetrician...

Abstract Objective The substantial reduction in cervical cancer mortality over the last 40 years is attributed to the use of Papanicolaou cervical smear screening with subsequent colposcopic assessment and treatment. Although there is consensus regarding colposcopic man...