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ACOG @acog.org · 23h

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As ob-gyns, you play a vital role in helping patients who may be experiencing abuse. ACOG’s resources can help you learn more about screening patients and connecting them with help: https://bit.ly/4q40MMS #DVAM2025

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ACOG @acog.org · 2d

Anxiety during pregnancy is common. That doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. If you’re feeling constant or overwhelming worry, talk with your ob-gyn to figure out your first steps toward feeling better. Learn more in our FAQ: bit.ly/46vjUeV #MIAW

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ACOG @acog.org · 4d

This week the FDA approved a generic form of mifepristone, which is an essential medication in ob-gyn care. A new generic mifepristone could help more patients get access to the care they need.

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ACOG @acog.org · 5d

Final call!
Registration closes tomorrow for ACOG’s in-person coding workshop on October 18. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from coding experts, explore real-world scenarios, and connect with peers: bit.ly/3Imuqv8

ACOG @acog.org · 5d

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 💗 Breast cancer treatment can affect fertility and heart and bone health and even trigger early menopause symptoms. If you’re navigating treatment or survivorship, you’re not alone. Support and treatment options are available: bit.ly/3rB2vj1

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ACOG @acog.org · 6d

Your baby’s first hours are full of important checks, including newborn screening tests. These simple, painless tests can catch rare conditions early, helping support your baby’s health from day one. Find answers to eight common questions about newborn screening: bit.ly/4gBKruh #2025NBS

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ACOG @acog.org · 6d

Support patients beyond the exam room with Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know. This evidence-based, expert-developed book covers menopause symptoms and treatment options and long-term health to help patients navigate menopause with clarity and confidence. Preorder today: bit.ly/42EcBip

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ACOG @acog.org · 7d

September is #GynecologicCancerAwareness Month. Build your skills for patient-centered conversations with our Compassionate Conversations podcast episode on endometrial cancer, supported by GSK. Listen now: bit.ly/4plw2pW

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ACOG @acog.org · 7d

Are you ready to shape the future of obstetrics and gynecology?
ACOG is searching for a forward-thinking chief medical officer to lead on clinical guidance, policy, and quality initiatives that improve care for every patient.
Apply by this Friday, October 3: https://bit.ly/3IBo23K

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ACOG @acog.org · 8d

A predicted shortage of more than 5,000 ob-gyns within the next five years is on the horizon. But with challenges come opportunities, such as, loan repayment incentives, telehealth, leadership roles, and new practice models. Explore what’s ahead: https://bit.ly/4pMfoAn

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ACOG @acog.org · 8d

Help your patients take charge of their heart health! ACOG’s Women’s Heart Health eModule equips you with tools to recognize risk factors, improve diagnosis, and guide patients toward prevention. Earn CME while strengthening your clinical practice: bit.ly/3wxVVsB #WorldHeartDay

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ACOG @acog.org · 11d

Vulvovaginal health is essential to overall health. Encourage your patients to know what’s normal for them, notice changes, and ask questions. Share our FAQs to get your patients started on learning more: bit.ly/3KtzoqX

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ACOG @acog.org · 11d

Menopause: What Your Ob-Gyn Wants You to Know will help your patients cut through the noise on menopause. ACOG's new book offers science-backed answers on hot flashes, hormone therapy, sleep, sex, and more. Preorders open October 1: bit.ly/42EcBip

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ACOG @acog.org · 12d

ACOG’s newly updated guidance on cannabis use in pregnancy and lactation is out now. Read the full guidance for evidence-based strategies for screening, counseling, and supporting patients with compassion: bit.ly/4nip0Rq

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ACOG @acog.org · 12d

Introducing Every Stage Health, your go-to online resource for evidence-based patient health information you can trust. From puberty to menopause and beyond, get the expert answers you need at EveryStageHealth.org.

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ACOG @acog.org · 12d

We’ve rebranded! ✨ ACOG is proud to share our refreshed brand, created with input from across our community. Our new look reflects who we are today: a purpose-driven, patient-focused community of 62,000+ ob-gyns shaping the future of care. Explore the new brand: www.acog.org/rebrand

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ACOG @acog.org · 15d

Talking about endometrial cancer isn’t easy. Our Compassionate Conversations podcast’s new episode on endometrial cancer offers practical tools for ob-gyns to discuss risk and diagnosis with patients in an empathetic, respectful way. This episode is supported by GSK. Listen now: bit.ly/4plw2pW

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ACOG @acog.org · 15d

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

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ACOG @acog.org · 16d

In an essay in the Green Journal, Roshni Grace Ray, MD, reflected on how overwhelming misinformation can be in the exam room, and why meeting patients with empathy is essential to building trust and sharing facts. https://bit.ly/4noV3il #WiMMonth #MisinformationMonday

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ACOG @acog.org · 17d

ACOG is seeking its next chief medical officer. This dynamic leader will guide the development of clinical guidance, policies, and best practices to advance ob-gyn care nationwide.
Applications are open through October 3, 2025. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4nbv6TS

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ACOG @acog.org · 18d

What do you know about cervical cancer screening? Put your knowledge to the test this Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month with ACOG’s new interactive health quiz: https://bit.ly/3VKc4YJ

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ACOG @acog.org · 19d

ACOG now recommends universal screening for cannabis use during prepregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation. Research has linked cannabis to spontaneous preterm birth, low birth weight, and developmental risks. Learn more in our latest guidance: https://bit.ly/421M7r0

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ACOG @acog.org · 20d

Just one month until Payment in Practice: In Person, ACOG’s in-person coding workshop, comes to Denver! Get five-minute tips-and-tricks sessions, expert talks, and actionable tips from coding leaders. Space is limited—register today: bit.ly/3Imuqv8

ACOG @acog.org · 20d

Coding counts. In our newest Payment in Practice podcast episode, experts from ACOG’s Committee on Health Economics and Coding share what to remember when coding and documenting patient visits and how to avoid common mistakes. Tune in now: bit.ly/3DGiGBJ

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ACOG @acog.org · 20d

Folic acid helps prevent major birth defects of the brain and spine. Pregnant patients need 600 micrograms of folic acid daily, so adding a prenatal vitamin with at least 400 micrograms of folic acid to a healthy diet is key. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42yry5y #FolicAcidAwareness

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