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Perinatal Guidelines

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Hematology

October 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • A critical titer for Anti-Kell and Anti-c (little c) was changed to ≥1:4.
  • Definition of “previously affected pregnancy” was updated.
  • Rhesus antigens were added to the tables.
  • cfDNA section was updated with an example of pretest counseling. The figures have been updated to reflect these changes and for increased visibility.

October 2024

April 2025

September 2024

December 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • New algorithms created for diagnosis of VTE and PE as well as delivery and postpartum recommendations.
  • The PE algorithm removes VQ study as the gold standard.
  • Potentially add more information about postpartum VTE ppx per request.

Infectious Disease

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Added sepsis screen information.

Endocrine

July 2024

Guideline Updates:

  • Added BT DKA Algorithm.

Gastrointestinal

September 2024

December 2022

Psychiatry

October 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • New information for MPAT team.
  • Changes to OUD management.
  • Update to breastfeeding algorithm for amphetamine use with a valid prescription.
  • Added stigmatizing language from SU screening at PFW guideline.

October 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Added highlights.

Antepartum Management of Obstetric and Fetal Conditions

October 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Multiple edits recommended including timing of delivery for DC twins with complications, ANT for FGR and ICP.

December 2023

April 2025

April 2025

August 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Revised prior version extensively with updates to recommendation for aneuploidy screening with cfDNA (NIPT) as preferred method.

April 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Added “previous uterine window” to list of CI.

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Added BTH Algorithm and rearranged guideline.
  • Updated table for consideration ACS 21w5d.
  • Ensured we are in alignment with Neonatology team.

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Separated from periviability. Updated table, removed HIV as a contraindication to rescue course of ACS.
  • Changed wording to be in alignment with periviability guideline.

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Updated figure to include Mg bolus 4-6 grams as PFW uses 4-gram boluses.
  • Update figure to add consider tocolytic agent in PPROM without contraindication.

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  •  Separated from PAS because the guideline was too lengthy.
  • Added Vasa Previa Type 3 Information.

September 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Changed delivery timing.
  • Added ultrasound templates.

Labor and Delivery

December 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Removed most of the vaginal breech section.
  • Changed algorithm as we no longer have providers who feel comfortable offering planned breech vaginal delivery.

August 2025

Guideline Updates:

  • Reformatted figure.
  • Changed one statement regarding second stage of labor (protracted vs. arrest).

September 2024

December 2023

July 2024

September 2024

September 2024

August 2022

Cardiology

October 2025

Guidelines Updates:

  • Added Highlights section
  • Added information regarding transitioning patients back to pre-pregnancy meds like ACE inhibitors (vs. ARBs)
  • Changed postpartum telemedicine, triage, inpatient figures
  • Updated discharge checklist
  • New HTN Emergency and Eclampsia algorithms
  • Added transaminase section to list of complications per request from prior meetings
  • Starting antihypertensives in pree w/o SF outpatient – already listed, bolded
  • Updated antenatal testing frequency recommendation to twice weekly in alignment with surveillance guideline

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Guideline Updates:

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