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📢 TODAY: Fellows webinar @ 3 pm ET. Hosted by Dr. Jaime Daly and Dr. Emily Naoum, Dr. John Kowalczyk will present "Fibrinogen in Postpartum Hemorrhage: Detection, Replacement, and the Dose-Response Problem."

For more information and to register: https://t.co/EG5FV1GZul #SOAP

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Watch the newest SOAP #Research Highlights. Dr. Ilana Sebbag presents Intrathecal Hydromorphone Versus Intrathecal Morphine for Postcesarean Delivery Analgesia: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial. https://t.co/W2lHttArrL

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Don't miss tomorrow's Fellows webinar @ 3 pm ET. Hosted by Dr. Jaime Daly and Dr. Emily Naoum. Dr. John Kowalczyk will present "Fibrinogen in Postpartum Hemorrhage: Detection, Replacement, and the Dose-Response Problem."

Register now: https://t.co/EG5FV1GZul #SOAP #OBAnes

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Do labor epidurals raise the risk of a severe perineal tear? A BJOG meta-analysis of 86 studies (9.8M women) found the opposite association: aOR 0.85 overall, 0.77 in first births. Mostly observational data.
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PRESIDENT'S UPDATE October 2026 - View this month's President's Message from Dr. Grace Lim. https://t.co/crIZlu2lgz #SOAP #OBAnes

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Join us next Wed, November 11 @ 3 pm ET for the SOAP Fellows Webinar hosted by Dr. Jaime Daly and Dr. Emily Naoum. Dr. John Kowalczyk will present "Fibrinogen in Postpartum Hemorrhage: Detection, Replacement, and the Dose-Response Problem."

Register now: https://t.co/WVCXJLrHUj

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Registration is open for SOAP Fundamentals—a program tailored for anesthesia providers without formal training in obstetric anesthesia. Includes self-paced learning, live virtual sessions, and a concluding Q&A wrap-up.
Learn more: https://t.co/BcK7fqDVBU
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25M U.S. deliveries, 2016–22: penicillin allergy codes rose from 2.5% to 3.5%. Severe maternal morbidity: 108 vs 82 per 10,000 (aIRR 1.19). Association, not cause, but the label shapes GBS and cesarean antibiotics.

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Oct 29 is #WorldStrokeDay. Stroke in pregnancy or after birth is rare, but risk is highest late in pregnancy and in the first 6 weeks after. Know BE FAST: balance, eyes, face, arm, speech, time to call 911. 💙
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📬 The latest issue of the #SOAP Newsletter is here!

Catch up on society updates, member highlights, education news, and what’s ahead this season.

🍂 Read the Fall 2026 Newsletter now: https://t.co/qa0x08DmCL

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Watch the newest SOAP Research Highlights, a way for authors to present their work firsthand to SOAP members. Dr. Adam Lustig presents Postoperative Respiratory Depression Metrics After Cesarean Delivery. #SOAP #OBAnes #Research https://t.co/W2lHttArrL

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Most pregnancy-related brain bleeds come after pregnancy ends: 83% of 406 cases in 2.1M Taiwanese pregnancies. Risk peaked in the first 42 days but stayed raised past 6 weeks, highest after severe preeclampsia.
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43 rural ERs without labor units are getting obstetric carts, with oxytocin, magnesium and newborn resuscitation gear, plus simulation drills. Births don't wait for the right building. How do you help nearby hospitals get ready?
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Myth: you should be fully healed by six weeks after birth.
Fact: healing has no deadline. Six weeks is a checkpoint, not a finish line. Pain that isn’t improving, or not feeling like yourself? Call your care team. 💙
#SOAP #MythVsFact #MaternalHealth

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✨ SOAP has a new look! 💙💚 Meet our refreshed logo and redesigned website, making it easier to connect with education, research, clinical resources, events & member benefits. New look, same mission: advancing obstetric anesthesia care! 🔗 https://t.co/HIu3peezqc #SOAP

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: What will I feel during a C-section? In a study of 3,693 patients, 7.6% (about 1 in 13) reported pain during a cesarean with a spinal or epidural. If you feel pain, tell your anesthesia team right away.
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SOAP is growing—and not just in numbers! From advancing quality and safety to strengthening partnerships and celebrating member leadership, we're building momentum. With 2,500+ members, our impact on obstetric anesthesia and the patients we serve continues to grow. #SOAP #ObAnes

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LAST DAY TO NOMINATE! Who’s your SOAP superstar? The mentor. The leader. The educator. Give them the recognition they deserve! Nominate a colleague for the 2027 SOAP Distinguished Service Award and help celebrate their lasting impact on SOAP. #SOAP #OBAnes #SOAPDSA27

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Are you going to ASA in San Diego? Don't miss these SOAP events! #SOAP #OBAnes

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SOAP wants to recognize institutions that demonstrate excellent #OBAnes care with a #SOAPCOE designation. Submit your application before tomorrow’s deadline! Applications received after 11:59 PM EST on 10/15 will be considered late & will not be reviewed. https://t.co/o5I375N9Kg