Which one of the following statements regarding iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is false?
When ferric derisomaltose is used for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, as opposed to iron sucrose, which one of the following statements is false?
When treating patients with a UTI in the first trimester of pregnancy, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is associated with an increased risk of congenital malformation compared with treatment with a β-Lactam antibiotic.
Which one of the following statements regarding very preterm neonates (born at 28 weeks 0 days to 31 weeks 6 days gestation) who receive two hours of mother-neonate skin to skin contact in the delivery room compared to standard care in the incubator is false?
Pregnant women affected by ADHD who were receiving treatment with methylphenidate showed a significantly higher frequency of congenital anomalies or miscarriages compared to the general population.
Among pregnant people who develop preterm preeclampsia, compared to those who do not, soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) levels are significantly lower when measured before 13 weeks gestation.
Treatment of gestational diabetes with metformin and additional glyburide, if needed, is noninferior when compared with insulin with respect to the proportion of infants born large for gestational age.
Which one of the following statements about hyperemesis gravidarum is false?
Which one of the following statements about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in pregnancy is false?
There is a significant association between radon exposure and the risk of developing Gestational Diabetes in nulliparous pregnant individuals.
Methylphenidate or atomoxetine intake during pregnancy are not associated with higher frequency of congenital anomalies.
Which one of the following is the most common cause of a non-reportable or unusual cell-free DNA-sequencing result in a pregnant patient?
For type 2 diabetic women on metformin prior to pregnancy, continuing metformin and adding insulin does not increase risk of congenital malformations.
Prenatal cannabis use is associated with a greater risk of all the following except:
The rate of severe maternal morbidity associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy has decreased in Canada between 2012 and 2021.
Which one of the following statements about Listeriosis in pregnancy is false?
Which one of the following statements regarding inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is false?
Syphilis-related stillbirths account for more than 10% of all stillbirths at the largest tertiary referral centre in Manitoba.
The incidence of autism spectrum disorder is increased by prenatal exposure to topiramate.
For mothers with prenatal depression, a single low dose of esketamine after childbirth decreases major depressive episodes at 42 days post partum.
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with children’s risk of autism in sibling control analyses.
Which one of the following statements about hyperemesis gravidarum is false?
Which one of the following statements about peripartum cardiomyopathy is false?
Which one of the following umbilical cord clamping strategies for preterm births has the greatest effect in reducing infant death?
Rh testing and provision of Rh immune globulin should be provided for induced abortion care at less than 12 weeks’ gestation.
Which one of the following statements about initiating hormonal contraception is false?
Macrolide use in early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of major birth defects.
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of stillbirth.
One-step screening, as compared with two-step screening, doubles the incidence of the diagnosis of gestational diabetes without affecting perinatal risks.
Which one of the following statements about pain relief in labour is false?
Which one of the following statements about labor dystocia in nulliparous women is false?
Which one of the following statements about intermittent auscultation (IA) compared to other methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance is false?
Which one of the following alternative therapies has the best evidence to support its use in treatment of postpartum depression?
The majority of tubal pregnancies with an initial β-hCG <175 IU/L will resolve spontaneously.
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is not advised during pregnancy beginning at 20 weeks’ gestation.
Which one of the following is a recommended practice regarding umbilical cord management for infants born at 35 weeks’ gestational age?
Which one of these statements about preeclampsia is false?
Which one of the following statements about obstetric lacerations is false?
Which one of the following neurodevelopmental disorders is associated with a statistically significant increase when cannabis is used during pregnancy?
Higher maternal caffeine intake has been associated with lower birth weight.
In women with spontaneous or induced labor at term with neuraxial analgesia, delayed pushing in the second stage leads to which one of the following?
In multiparous women requiring cervical ripening, a controlled-release dinoprostone vaginal insert is associated with a longer ripening-to-delivery interval, compared to a dinoprostone vaginal gel (PGE2 gel) or Foley catheter.
Which one of the following statements about prenatal diet is false?
Which one of the following statements about iron deficiency during pregnancy is false?
Intrapartum group B Streptococcus (GBS) antibiotic prophylaxis is associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma.
Which one of the following statements about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnancy is false?
Which one of the following statements about postpartum thyroiditis is false?
Which one of the following statements about normally prescribed mifepristone as compared to when it was unavailable in Canada is false?
Compared with unvaccinated females, women who received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine before a given menstrual cycle had a lower probability of conceiving during that cycle.
Unpasteurized foods should be avoided in pregnancy.
Unpasteurized foods should be avoided in pregnancy.
Which one of the statements about activity level in pregnancy is false?
Which one of the following about monkeypox infection and pregnancy is false?
In pregnant women with mild chronic hypertension, active treatment with a blood-pressure target of less than 140/90 mm Hg was associated with better pregnancy outcomes than a strategy of no antihypertensive treatment unless the systolic blood pressure was 160 mm Hg or higher or the diastolic pressure was 105 mm Hg or higher.
Performing a membrane sweep in pregnant patients who are positive for group B streptococci has been shown to result in an increased risk of negative outcomes.
Vaginal progesterone is the most effective treatment to prevent spontaneous preterm birth in women with singleton pregnancy who are at high risk.
Which one of the following statements regarding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is false?
There is no evidence of an association between pre-incision prophylactic antibiotic use and risk of asthma in early childhood in children born by caesarean section.
In pregnant women with mild chronic hypertension, a strategy of targeting a blood pressure of <140/90 is associated with better pregnancy outcomes than reserving treatment only for severe hypertension.
Among nulliparous persons, which one of the following statements regarding elective induction of labour at 39+ weeks, versus expectant management, is false?
Maternal vaccination with two doses of mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 is associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization among infants younger than 6 months of age.
An improved antenatal depression symptom trajectory, compared with worsened symptoms is associated with decreased odds of preterm birth for pregnant people referred for mental health care.
Which one of the following statements regarding fetal growth restriction is false?
Which one of the following statements about thrombocytopenia in pregnancy is false?
Which one of the following statements about prenatal care is false?
In women with a history of venous thromboembolism, weight-adjusted intermediate-dose low molecular-weight heparin during the combined antepartum and post-partum periods is associated with a lower risk of recurrence than fixed low-dose low-molecular-weight heparin.
Which one of the following statements about medications during breastfeeding is false?
Misoprostol may be used for induction of labour in term pre-labour rupture of membranes.
Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole should not be taken by the mother while breastfeeding during the first month postpartum.
Which one of the following statements about medications during breastfeeding is false?
In the treatment of opioid use disorder in pregnancy, comparing exposure to methadone or buprenorphine, buprenorphine treatment is associated with each of the following except:
Which one of the following statements regarding the use of balloon catheters versus prostaglandins for induction of labour is false?
Infants exposed to one course of antenatal corticosteroids have an increased risk of serious infection during the first 12 months of life.
Which one of the following statements about prenatal care is false?
Which one of the following statements regarding oral mifepristone combined with misoprostol for first-trimester pharmaceutical induced abortion is false?
Which one of the following statements regarding menstrual cups is false?
Which one of the following statements about early pregnancy loss (in the first trimester) is false?
In pregnant women with pre-pregnancy class I obesity (BMI 30-34), the optimal gestational weight change for reduced risk of major neonatal morbidity is -1 to 4 kg.
In patients with gestational diabetes Mellitus treated with metformin, neonatal birth weight is significantly lower compared to those treated with insulin.
Among pregnant women, immediate treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus before 20 weeks’ gestation leads to a lower incidence of a composite of adverse neonatal outcomes (birth at <37 weeks’ gestation, birth trauma, birth weight of ≥4500 g, respiratory distress, phototherapy, stillbirth or neonatal death, or shoulder dystocia) than no immediate treatment.
There is no difference in complete expulsion rates of IUDs between early (2-4 weeks) and standard (6-8 weeks) postpartum timing of placement.
Which one of the following statements regarding adverse pregnancy outcomes and long term risk of ischemic heart disease is false?
Which one of the following statements regarding the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada recommendations for delivery planning is false?
Which one of the following statements regarding the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada recommendations for cervical ripening is false?
Among resettled refugees in Canada, those in the government-assisted pathway were more likely to receive adequate prenatal care than privately sponsored refugees.
Which one of the following statements about vaccination in pregnancy to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness in infants is false?
Aerobic exercise intervention reduces the incidence of gestational hypertension among pregnant women.