In this month’s episode, Dr. Vincenzo Berghella and Dr. Mohak Mhatre walk us through the highlights from the 2025 Special Issue on Cesarean Delivery of AJOG MFM. They review key papers published in this issue, summarizing the best available evidence on preoperative preparation, surgical techniques, and postoperative management — and what these findings mean for clinical practice.

This episode gives you some essential takeaways in a quick and easy-to-listen format — perfect for your morning commute or a short break in the day.

References for the studies discussed in this episode are available here: AJOG MFM, Special Issue on Cesarean Delivery.

In this month’s episode, Dr. Vincenzo Berghella and Dr. Mohak Mhatre walk us through the highlights from the September 2025 issue of AJOG MFM. They break down four recently published papers, sharing key findings and what they mean for clinical practice.

This episode gives you some essential takeaways in a quick and easy-to-listen format — perfect for your morning commute or a short break in the day.

References

1. ​Whitley J, Burd J, Doering M, Zofkie A, Frolova A, Kelly J, Raghuraman N. Postpartum diuretic administration and hospital readmission: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025 Sep;7(9):101738. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101738. Epub 2025 Jul 2. PMID: 40614863.
2. Cenac LA, Guerra S, Huckaby A, Saccone G, Berghella V. Early wound dressing (soft gauze/tape dressing) removal after cesarean delivery: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025 Sep;7(9):101739. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101739. Epub 2025 Jul 14. PMID: 40669751.
3. Mudrik A, Levy R, Petrecca A, Gulersen M, Chauhan SP, Erez O, Rottenstreich M. Guidelines on cerclage placement: a comparative systematic review. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025 Sep;7(9):101727. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101727. Epub 2025 Jun 18. PMID: 40541862.
4. Bonanni G, Nguyen V, Francescutti M, Shamshirsaz AA, Berghella V. Subcutaneous tissue closure and postoperative wound complications in cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2025 Sep;7(9):101724. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101724. Epub 2025 Jun 18. PMID: 40541861.