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Loralei L. Thornburg, M.D.

Loralei L. Thornburg, M.D.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology , Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Contact

Appointment (585) 487-3350
Administrative (585) 275-7480

Locations

Highland Perinatal Center - Rochester

990 South Avenue, Suite 105
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-6734 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Rochester

Highland Perinatal Center
990 South Avenue, Suite 103
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-0101 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Rochester

Highland Perinatal Center
909 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14609

(585) 341-0101 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Lattimore - Rochester

Lattimore Medical Center
125 Lattimore Road, West Entrance, Suite 150
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 273-3608 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Red Creek - Henrietta

500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 487-3350 Get Directions
Maternity Services at Strong Memorial Hospital - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-2100 Get Directions
Reproductive Genetics - Henrietta

Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 487-3480 Get Directions

About Me

Dr. Thornburg joined the faculty of the University of Rochester in June 2008. She received her undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College graduating cum laude, and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where she received the David S. Diamond Memorial Award in Obstetri...
Dr. Thornburg joined the faculty of the University of Rochester in June 2008. She received her undergraduate degree from Kalamazoo College graduating cum laude, and her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where she received the David S. Diamond Memorial Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.
She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2005, where she also served as administrative chief resident during the final year of her residency. Dr. Thornburg completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine (Perinatology- High Risk Obstetrics) at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York in 2008. She received the Ward L Ekas, the George C. Trombetta, the Obstetrical Perinatology, Dr. Curtis J. Lund, and the Creog Awards for leadership and teaching during the course of her residency, and the Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Award during her fellowship.
She is a board-certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Maternal Fetal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Active areas of research include maternal obesity, ultrasound and resident education.

Certified Specialties

Complex Family Planning - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Maternal and Fetal Medicine - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

James R. Woods, Jr. Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Connect with Loralei L. Thornburg, M.D.

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Maternal-Fetal Care

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2008

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2005

Education

MD | Wayne State University School of Medicine. 2001

Awards

The Herbert Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching Class of 2020. 2019 - 2020

Educational: George W. Corner Dean's Teaching Fellowship. 2010 - 2012

Teaching: Best Outside Speaker Award. 2010 - 2011

Teaching: CREOG national faculty teaching award. 2009

Clinical: Todd Faculty Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine. 2008

Research: Roy M. Pitkin Award- Outstanding article award in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2007

Teaching: Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award. 2007

Leadership: Ward L. Ekas Award: Chief resident demonstrating excellence in professional responsibility and leadership. 2005

George C. Trombetta Award. 2005

The Obstetrical Perinatology Award. 2005

Dr. Curtis J. Lund Award. 2004

Administrative Chief Resident Appointment. 2004 - 2005

Medical Student Teaching Appreciation Award. 2004

Ortho-McNeil Award. 2002

David S. Diamond Memorial Award:. 2001

Alpha Omega Alpha. 2001

Research

Dr. Thornburg's research interest include obesity and impact on ultrasound visualization, accuracy and birth weight prediction. Addition areas of interest include maternal diabetes, especially in the obese patient, and the impact on pregnancy outcomes as well as preterm PROM. She currently is enga...
Dr. Thornburg's research interest include obesity and impact on ultrasound visualization, accuracy and birth weight prediction. Addition areas of interest include maternal diabetes, especially in the obese patient, and the impact on pregnancy outcomes as well as preterm PROM. She currently is engaged in active research in the affects and care of women with obesity in pregnancy, and the education of residents using simulation based teaching.

Publications

Journal Articles

Patient body composition is largely ignored in evidence informing hypertension guidelines in pregnancy

Dom, A.; Paraison, L.; Ganpo-Nkwenkwa, N.; Thornburg, L.; Hollenbach, S.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S417.

Placenta Accreta Spectrum Diagnosed on Histopathology Increases the Risk of Secondary Postpartum Hemorrhage

Olson-Chen, C.; Lennon, C.; Katzman, P.; Fernandez, I.; Thornburg, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S478.

Does the COVID-19 pandemic alter management choice for nonviable pregnancy, ectopic, or termination?

Orzolek, C.; Mather, A.; Ly, V.; Lin, J.; Szlachekta, K.; Betstadt, A.; Thornburg, L.; Pressman, E.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; 226(1): S491.

United States' experience in nuchal translucency measurement: variation according to provider characteristics in over five million ultrasound examinations

Thornburg, L.; Bromley, B.; Dugoff, L.; Platt, L.; Fuchs, K.; Norton, M.; McIntosh, J.; Toland, G.; Cuckle, Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program of the Perinatal Quality Foundation.

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 58(5): 732-737.

Associations between historically redlined districts and racial disparities in current obstetric outcomes

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Glantz, JC.; Hill, E.

JAMA network open. 2021; 4(9): e2126707-e2126707.

Biological changes in the pregnancy?postpartum period and subsequent cardiometabolic risk--UPSIDE MOMS: A research protocol

Groth, S.; Fernandez, ID.; Block, R.; Thurston, S.; Wong, E.; Brunner, J.; Mayo, N.; Kapula, N.; Yu, Y.; Meng, Y.; Yeh, K.; Kinkade, C.; Thornburg, L.; O'Connor, T.; Barrett, E.

Research in nursing & health. 2021; 44(4): 608- 619.

Prenatal Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Stomach Size Is Predictive of Postnatal Development of GERD in Isolated Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Toscano, M.; Burhans, K.; Mack, L.; Henderson, S.; Koltz, P.; Girotto, J.; Thornburg, L.

The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2021; 58(7): 881-887.

Does transvaginal ultrasound at 13–15 weeks improve anatomic survey completion rates in obese gravidas?

Toscano, M.; Grace, D.; Pressman, E.; Thornburg, L.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2021; 34(5): 803-809.

The United States' experience in nuchal translucency: variation by provider characteristics in over 5 million ultrasound measurements.

Thornburg, L.; Bromley, B.; Dugoff, L.; Platt, LD.; Fuchs, KM.; Norton, ME.; McIntosh, J.; Toland, GJ.; Cuckle, H.

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology: the Official Journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021; .

410 Peer audit of racial representation in contemporary obstetric guidelines

Dom, A.; Paraison, L.; Webber, T.; Thornburg, L.; Hollenbach, S.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 224(2): S264.

194 The effect of pregnancy on panel-reactive antibody (PRA) in patients with repaired congenital heart disease

Westen, E.; Coppage, M.; Hou, W.; Wang, H.; Thornburg, L.; Joynt, M.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 224(2): S130-S131.

545 Completion of fetal echocardiogram (FE) in the obese parturient

Nicasio, E.; Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Gray, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 224(2): S345.

920 Annual research boot camp: Ob/Gyn fellows demonstrate knowledge retention

Olson-Chen, C.; Lynch, K.; Pressman, E.; Thornburg, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 224(2): S571- S572.

729 Placental elasticity imaging: location-informed interpretation may be required for disease state discrimination

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, S.; Feltovich, H.; Miller, R.; Parker, K.; McAleavey, S.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021; 224(2): S457.

The Biopsychosocial Model and Perinatal Health Care: Determinants of Perinatal Care in a Community Sample

Duberstein, Z.; Brunner, K.; Panisch, L.; Bandyopadhyay, S.; Irvine, C.; Macri, J.; Pressman, E.; Thornburg, L.; Poleshuck, E.; Bell, K.; Best, M.; Barrett, E.; Miller, R.; O'Connor, T.

Frontiers in psychiatry. 2021; 12.

Effect of gabapentin on hyperemesis gravidarum: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Guttuso Jr, T.; Messing, S.; Tu, X.; Mullin, P.; Shepherd, R.; Strittmatter, C.; Saha, S.; Thornburg, L.

American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM. 2021; 3(1): 100273.

Evaluating sensitivity and specificity of handheld point-of-care ultrasound testing for gynecologic pathology: a pilot study for use in low resource settings

Toscano, M.; Szlachetka, K.; Whaley, N.; Thornburg, L.

BMC medical imaging. 2020; 20(1): 1-15.

Practice modification for pandemics: a model for surge planning in obstetrics

Duzyj, C.; Thornburg, L.; Han, C.

Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 136(2): 237-251.

The association of skin incision placement during cesarean delivery with wound complications in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Mccurdy, R.; Felder, L.; Saccone, G.; Edwards, R.; Thornburg, L.; Marrs, C.; Conner, S.; Strauss, R.; Berghella, V.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2020; : 1-13.

Gabapentin's Effects on Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Guttuso, T.; Messing, S.; Mullin, P.; Strittmatter, C.; Saha, C.; Thornburg, L.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 2020; 135: 150S-150S.

Placental H-Scan Sonography Demonstrates Potential for Disease State Discrimination.

Hollenbach, S.; Baek, J.; Thornburg, L.; Feltovich, H.; Miller, R.; Parker, K.; McAleavey, S.

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2020; 27(SUPPL 1): 252A-252A.

Letter to the editors re: Giants in Obstetrics and Gynecology Series: a profile of Judith Vaitukaitis, MD, who made possible the early detection of pregnancy

Thornburg, L.; Harrington, A.; Pressman E.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(3): 287.

A great pre-eclampsia masquerader. Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) presenting in pregnancy

Toscano, M.; Westen, E.; Hollenbach, S.; Perkins, A.; Thornburg, L.

Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine. 2020; 9(1).

Obstetric management in Life-Limiting Fetal Conditions

Hollenbach, S.; Westen, E.; Thornburg, L.

Perinatal Palliative Care. 2020; : 79-106.

969: Does maternal age impact nuchal translucency utilization since the introduction of cell-free DNA

Thornburg, L.; Platt, L.; Toland, G.; Dugoff, L.; McIntosh, K.; Fuchs, K.; Norton, M.; Bromley, B.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S600- S601.

1009: Elasticity imaging of placental tissue demonstrates potential for disease state discrimination

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Feltovich, H.; Miller, R.; Parker, K.; McAleavey, S.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S628.

1010: Placental H-scan sonography demonstrates feasibility of an ultrasound-based method for generation of a placental biomarker

Hollenbach, S.; Baek, J.; Thornburg, L.; Feltovich, H.; Miller, R.; Parker, K.; McAleavey, S.

2020; 222(1): S629.

867: Modern echoes of historic institutionalized racism: Associations between previously "Redlined" districts and current obstetric outcomes

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Glantz, J.; Hill, E.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S541-S542.

813: Neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy: a novel audit tool for delivery documentation in high risk births

Nicasio, E.; Havens, S.; Pressman, E.; Thornburg, L.; Seligman, N.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S512-S513.

869: Evaluating social determinants of obstetric outcomes at the intersection of birth databases and" big data"

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Glantz, J.; Hill, E.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S543-S544.

1223: Do provider characteristics affect nuchal translucency variation? Nuchal Translucency Quality Review program: 5 million results

Thornburg, L.; Bromley, B.; Platt, L.; Dugoff, L.; Fuchs, K.; Toland, G.; McIntosh, J.; Cuckle, H.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S752.

689: Improving documentation of high-risk perinatal events: effectiveness of real-time chart audits

Seligman, N.; Havens, S.; Victor-Halliday, A.; Walden, B.; Pressman, E.; Thornburg, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S436.

1011: Trends in volume of nuchal translucency scans and credentialed providers since introduction of cell-free DNA

Bromley, B.; Thornburg, L.; Fuchs, K.; Dugoff, L.; Toland, G.; Platt, L.; Norton, M.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S629- S630.

102: Do maternal characteristics affect nuchal translucency variation?: Analysis of five million cases from NTQR Program

Dugoff, L.; Cuckle, H.; Platt, L.; Fuchs, K.; McIntosh, J.; Toland, G.; Bromley, B.; Thornburg, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S83-S84.

266: Placental elasticity imaging demonstrates feasibility of an ultrasound-based method for generation of a placental biomarker

Hollenbach, S.; Thornburg, L.; Feltovich, H.; Miller, R.; Parker, K.; McAleavey, S.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S182.

467: Trends in volume of nuchal translucency scans for twin pregnancies since introduction of cell-free DNA

Dugoff, L.; Bromley, B.; Thornburg, L.; Fuchs, K.; Platt, L.; Toland, G.; Norton, M.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S306-S307.

151: Obesity and Nuchal Translucency Measurement: Do we under call abnormal?

Westen, E.; Hesson, A.; Toland, G.; Bromley, B.; Platt, L.; Thornburg, L.; McIntosh, J.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S111.

203: Maintaining optimal performance: Characteristics of providers requiring remediation within the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review program

Marinescu, P.; Platt, L.; Fuchs, K.; Bromley, B.; Dugoff, L.; Norton, M.; Toland, G.; Thornburg, L.

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2020; 222(1): S140.

Ultrasound Assessment of the Intrauterine Device.

Evans AT, Szlachetka K, Thornburg LL

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America.. 2019 December 46 (4):661-681. Epub 10/03/2019.

Neurological diseases in pregnancy.

Toscano M, Thornburg LL

Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology.. 2019 April 31 (2):97-109. Epub 1900 01 01.

Surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage.

Thornburg LL, Gilmandyar D

Seminars in perinatology.. 2019 February 43 (1):27-34. Epub 11/14/2018.

Does transvaginal ultrasound at 13-15 weeks improve anatomic survey completion rates in obese patients?

Toscano M; Grace D; Pressman EK; Thornburg LL.

Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. 2019; 23: 1-7.

EP19. 01: The influence of intrauterine growth restriction and brain?sparing effect on neonatal lactate

Marinescu, P.; Toscano, M.; Gray, L.; Glantz, C.; Meyers, J.; Olson?Chen, C.; Thornburg, L.; Drennan, K.

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2019; 54: 351-351.

Evaluating the Use of Handheld Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Testing for Gynecologic Pathology: A Pilot Study for Use in Low Resource Settings

Toscano, M.; Szlachetka, K.; Whaley, N.; Thornburg, L.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 2019; 133: 5S-6S.

Maternal Mercury Levels during Pregnancy through Longitudinal Hair Analysis Using Laser-Ablation ICP Mass Spectrometry.

Jaworski, E.; Thornburg, L.; Rand, M.

REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES. 2019; 26: 162A-162A.

Surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage

Gilmandyar, D.; Thornburg, L.

Seminars in perinatology. 2019; 43(1): 27-34.

Patient and Practitioner Understanding of Ultrasound Screening in Pregnancy.

Thornburg LL; Bradford S; Hollenbach SJ; Shaw A; J Glantz JC.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2018; .

Obese women experience multiple challenges with breastfeeding that are either unique or exacerbated by their obesity: discoveries from a longitudinal, qualitative study.

Garner CD, McKenzie SA, Devine CM, Thornburg LL, Rasmussen KM

Maternal & child nutrition.. 2017 July 13 (3)Epub 07/25/2016.

Association Between Obesity During Pregnancy and the Adequacy of Prenatal Care.

Zozzaro-Smith PE, Bacak S, Conway C, Park J, Glantz JC, Thornburg LL

Maternal and child health journal.. 2016 January 20 (1):158-163. Epub 1900 01 01.

Liver Failure in Pregnancy.

Bacak SJ, Thornburg LL

Critical care clinics.. 2016 January 32 (1):61-72. Epub 10/09/2015.

Procalcitonin for prediction of chorioamnionitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Thornburg LL, Queenan R, Brandt-Griffith B, Pressman EK

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2016 29 (13):2056-61. Epub 08/28/2015.

Discontinuity of Breastfeeding Care: "There's No Captain of the Ship".

Garner CD, Ratcliff SL, Thornburg LL, Wethington E, Howard CR, Rasmussen KM

Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.. 2016 11 (1):32-9. Epub 11/13/2015.

Association Between Insurance and Adequacy of Prenatal Care [257].

Smith PE, Bacak SJ, Glantz JC, Thornburg LL

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2015 May 125 Suppl 1 :83S. Epub 1900 01 01.

Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR) program: first one and half million results.

Cuckle H, Platt LD, Thornburg LL, Bromley B, Fuchs K, Abuhamad A, Benacerraf B, Copel JA, Depp R, D'Alton M, Goldberg J, Okeeffe D, Spitz J, Toland G, Wapner R,

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. 2015 February 45 (2):199-204. Epub 1900 01 01.

Potential maternal symptomatic benefit of gabapentin and review of its safety in pregnancy.

Guttuso T, Shaman M, Thornburg LL.

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 2015; .

Enlargement of hepatic hemangioma in successive pregnancies

Zozzaro-Smith, P; Thornburg, LL.

Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine. 2015; .

Association between obesity during pregnancy and the adequacy of prenatal care.

1. Zozzaro-Smith P, Bacak S, Glantz JC, Thornburg LL.

Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2015; .

Enlargement of hepatic hemangioma in successive pregnancies.

Zozzaro-Smith P, Thornburg LL.

Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine. 2015; .

Pregnancy outcomes of women with failure to retain rubella immunity.

Schwartzenburg CJ, Gilmandyar D, Thornburg LL, Hackney DN

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2014 December 27 (18):1845-8. Epub 04/09/2014.

Health professionals' experiences providing breastfeeding-related care for obese women.

Garner CD, Ratcliff SL, Devine CM, Thornburg LL, Rasmussen KM

Breastfeeding medicine : the official journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.. 2014 December 9 (10):503-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Potential maternal symptomatic benefit of gabapentin and review of its safety in pregnancy.

Guttuso T, Shaman M, Thornburg LL

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology.. 2014 October 181 :280-3. Epub 08/17/2014.

Limitations of Aneuploidy and Anomaly Detection in the Obese Patient.

Zozzaro-Smith P, Gray LM, Bacak SJ, Thornburg LL

Journal of clinical medicine.. 2014 July 173 (3):795-808. Epub 07/17/2014.

Does increased peripheral C-reactive protein predate the occurrence of a short cervical length?

Olson-Chen C, Thornburg LL, Hackney DN

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2014 July 27 (11):1138-41. Epub 10/24/2013.

Do clinical practitioners seeking credentialing for nuchal translucency measurement demonstrate compliance with biosafety recommendations? Experience of the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Program.

Bromley B, Spitz J, Fuchs K, Thornburg LL

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.. 2014 July 33 (7):1209-14. Epub 1900 01 01.

Visual vignette.

Hutchinson K, Song K, Hammes S, Thornburg L, Ozcan T, Moalem J, Hou R

Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.. 2014 April 20 (4):378. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prenatal diagnosis of bladder exstrophy: a case report

Wolniakowski, A; Szlachetka, K; Thornburg, LL.

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2014; 30(2): 88-91.

What do we know about the natural outcomes of preterm labour? A systematic review and meta-analysis of women without tocolysis in preterm labour.

Hackney DN, Olson-Chen C, Thornburg LL

Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology.. 2013 September 27 (5):452-60. Epub 07/12/2013.

Re: Factors affecting feasibility and quality of second-trimester ultrasound scans in obese pregnant women. F. Fuchs, M. Houllier, A. Voulgaropoulos, J.-M. Levaillant, C. Colmant, J. Bouyer, M.-V. Senat. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2013; 41: 40-46.

Thornburg LL

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. 2013 January 41 (1):7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in a pregnant patient: a case report.

Harris-Glocker M, Thornburg LL, Pressman EK

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 2013 58 (5-6):267-70. Epub 1900 01 01.

Complications of surgical termination of second-trimester pregnancy in obese versus nonobese women.

Murphy LA, Thornburg LL, Glantz JC, Wasserman EC, Stanwood NL, Betstadt SJ

Contraception.. 2012 October 86 (4):402-6. Epub 03/23/2012.

Risk factors for wound complications in morbidly obese women undergoing primary cesarean delivery.

Thornburg LL, Linder MA, Durie DE, Walker B, Pressman EK, Glantz JC

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2012 September 25 (9):1544-8. Epub 02/13/2012.

Love letters: an anthology of constructive relationship advice shared between junior mentees and their mentors.

Gillespie SM, Thornburg LL, Caprio TV, Medina-Walpole A

Journal of graduate medical education.. 2012 September 4 (3):287-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Perinatal outcomes in type 2 diabetic patients compared with non-diabetic patients matched by body mass index.

Knight KM, Pressman EK, Hackney DN, Thornburg LL

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2012 June 25 (6):611-5. Epub 07/05/2011.

The effect of intrapartum clindamycin on vaginal group B streptococcus colony counts.

Knight KM, Thornburg LL, McNanley AR, Hardy DJ, Vicino D, Glantz JC

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2012 June 25 (6):747-9. Epub 07/22/2011.

Pregnancy outcomes in type 2 diabetic patients as compared with type 1 diabetic patients and nondiabetic controls.

Knight KM, Thornburg LL, Pressman EK

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 2012 57 (9-10):397-404. Epub 1900 01 01.

Antepartum obstetrical complications associated with obesity.

Thornburg LL

Seminars in perinatology.. 2011 December 35 (6):317-23. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effect of second-trimester and third-trimester rate of gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Durie DE, Thornburg LL, Glantz JC

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2011 September 118 (3):569-575. Epub 1900 01 01.

Inflammatory cytokines and antioxidants in midtrimester amniotic fluid: correlation with pregnancy outcome.

Pressman EK, Thornburg LL, Glantz JC, Earhart A, Wall PD, Ashraf M, Pryhuber GS, Woods JR

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2011 February 204 (2):155.e1-7. Epub 10/14/2010.

Maternal and neonatal morbidity among nulliparous women undergoing elective induction of labor.

Vardo JH, Thornburg LL, Glantz JC

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 2011 56 (1-2):25-30. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ultrasound screening for fetal aneuploidy using soft markers in the overweight and obese gravida.

Tsai LJ, Ho M, Pressman EK, Thornburg LL

Prenatal diagnosis.. 2010 September 30 (9):821-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Professional bankruptcy for the academic physician.

Thornburg LL, Glantz JC, Caprio TV, Gillespie SM

Journal of graduate medical education.. 2010 September 2 (3):485-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Placement of laminaria tents does not improve time to delivery in patients undergoing second trimester labor induction with misoprostol.

Thornburg LL, Grace D, Gray AL, Glantz JC, Pressman EK

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2010 August 23 (8):928-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prenatal presentation of inginoscrotal hernia

Thornburg, LL; Smith-Hartmann, SA; Pegoli, W; Eggers, P; Ozcan, T.

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 2010; 26(6): 299-302.

Hypertension in pregnancy and women of childbearing age.

Yoder SR, Thornburg LL, Bisognano JD

The American journal of medicine.. 2009 October 122 (10):890-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Prenatal diagnosis of total arhinia associated with normal chromosomal analysis: a case report.

Thornburg LL, Christensen N, Laroia N, Pressman EK

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 2009 September 54 (9):579-82. Epub 1900 01 01.

Training for percutaneous umbilical blood sampling during Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship in the United States.

Grace D, Thornburg LL, Grey A, Ozcan T, Pressman EK

Prenatal diagnosis.. 2009 August 29 (8):790-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Fetal nuchal translucency thickness evaluation in the overweight and obese gravida.

Thornburg LL, Mulconry M, Post A, Carpenter A, Grace D, Pressman EK

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. 2009 June 33 (6):665-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Fetal anatomic evaluation in the overweight and obese gravida.

Thornburg LL, Miles K, Ho M, Pressman EK

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. 2009 June 33 (6):670-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein values in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients.

Thornburg LL, Knight KM, Peterson CJ, McCall KB, Mooney RA, Pressman EK

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2008 August 199 (2):135.e1-5. Epub 05/02/2008.

Sonographic birth-weight prediction in obese patients using the gestation-adjusted prediction method.

Thornburg LL, Barnes C, Glantz JC, Pressman EK

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.. 2008 July 32 (1):66-70. Epub 1900 01 01.

Third trimester ultrasound of fetal pyelectasis: predictor for postnatal surgery.

Thornburg LL, Pressman EK, Chelamkuri S, Hulbert W, Rabinowitz R, Mevorach R

Journal of pediatric urology.. 2008 February 4 (1):51-4. Epub 06/08/2007.

Use of middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity and intrauterine transfusion for management of twin-twin transfusion and single fetal intrauterine demise.

Ozcan T, Thornburg L, Mingione M, Pressman E

The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians.. 2006 December 19 (12):807-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Gabapentin, estrogen, and placebo for treating hot flushes: a randomized controlled trial.

Reddy SY, Warner H, Guttuso T, Messing S, DiGrazio W, Thornburg L, Guzick DS

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2006 July 108 (1):41-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Validation of a self-administered questionnaire to screen for prenatal alcohol use in Northern Plains Indian women.

Bull LB, Kvigne VL, Leonardson GR, Lacina L, Welty TK

American journal of preventive medicine.. 1999 April 16 (3):240-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relationship of prenatal alcohol use with maternal and prenatal factors in American Indian women.

Kvigne VL, Bull LB, Welty TK, Leonardson GR, Lacina L

Social biology. 1998 45 (3-4):214-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

Perinatal Palliative Care (2019)

Chapter: Obstetrical management of life-limiting fetal conditions.

in Obstetric Intensive Care Manual (2018)

Chapter: Neurology Emergencies in Pregnancy

Neurologic Care in Obstetrical Patients (2018)

Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies in Critical Care Clinics. (2016)

Chapter: Liver failure in pregnancy.

Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (2016)

Chapter: Pregnant Woman Exam

Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking 12th Edition (2016)

Chapter: Female Genitalia Exam

Manual of Obstetrics (2014)

Chapter: Third Trimester Vaginal Bleeding.

Fetal Assessment: Pathophysiology & Practice, Perifacts (2013)

The 5-Minute Ob/Gyn Consult (2007)

Chapter: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Manual of Obstetrics (2007)

Chapter: Third Trimester Bleeding

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