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Metabolomic Pathways Predicting Labor Dystocia by Maternal Body Mass Index

American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2020
Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the metabolic pathways activated in the serum of African-American women during late pregnancy that predicted term labor dystocia. Study Design Matched case–control study (n = 97; 48 cases of
Nicole S. Carlson, Jennifer K. Frediani, Elizabeth J. Corwin, Anne Dunlop, Dean Jones   +4 more
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Dystocia as a cause of untimely cesarean section [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2012
Background/Aim. One of the most frequent indications for cesarean section is dystocia. It is impossible to predict, difficult to identify and coincident with the rapid expiry of the expected time, so it is important to point out some mistakes in ...
Đuric Janko, Arsenijevic Slobodan, Bankovic Dragic, Protrka Zoran, Sorak Marija, Dimitrijevic Aleksandra, Tanaskovic Irena   +6 more
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Implications of Changing the Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (CDC4G): A Healthcare Cost Analysis Alongside a Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the effect on healthcare resource use after introducing the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria (WHO‐2013) for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) compared to former criteria in Sweden (SWE‐GDM). Design A cost‐analysis alongside the Changing Diagnostic Criteria for Gestational Diabetes (CDC4G) randomised ...
Maryam de Brun, Naimi Johansson, David Simmons, Scott Montgomery, Kerstin Berntorp, Stefan Jansson, Ulla‐Britt Wennerholm, Anna‐Karin Wikström, Helena Strevens, Fredrik Ahlsson, Verena Sengpiel, Elisabeth Storck‐Lindholm, Martina Persson, Kerstin Petersson, Carina Ursing, Linda Ryen, Helena Backman   +16 more
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The Economic Burden of Gestational Diabetes and Body Mass Index Changes Between Pregnancies: A Retrospective Cohort Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine associations between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and body mass index (BMI) change between consecutive pregnancies, and hospital length of stay (LOS) and hospital costs. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Two maternity hospitals, New South Wales, Australia.
Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Glynis Pauline Ross, Adam Mackie, Rachael L. Morton, Kirsten I. Black   +4 more
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Exposure to anesthesia during delivery and risk of autism spectrum disorder: A retrospective cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Cesarean delivery with general anesthesia was associated with a modestly increased risk of autism in offspring compared to vaginal delivery while cesarean delivery with neuraxial anesthesia was not. Similar findings were seen across different surgery types and ethnic groups, suggesting that general anesthesia may be relevant to autism risk.
Aviv Ben Kish, Yair Binyamin, Analya Michaelovski, Gal Meiri, Idan Menashe   +4 more
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Shoulder dystocia by severity in families: A nationwide population study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Introduction Previous studies have established a history of shoulder dystocia as an important risk factor for shoulder dystocia, but studies on shoulder dystocia by severity are scarce.
Svein Rasmussen, Cathrine Ebbing, Elham Baghestan, Lorentz Erland Linde   +3 more
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Survey on Dystocia in Sheep Farming in Batna Region: Causes, Risk Factors, and Veterinary Interventions

Biology and Life Sciences Forum
This study investigates the occurrence of dystocia in sheep farming, particularly focusing on the Batna region in eastern Algeria. Dystocia, or difficulty in parturition, represents a significant economic challenge, contributing to high perinatal ...
Abdennour Azizi, Sameh Baghezza, Abdelhamid Achouri, Meriem Bouzenzana, Zinelabiddine Lamine, Bilal Bitam   +5 more
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Risk Factors for Dystocia and Perinatal Mortality in Extensively Kept Angus Suckler Cows in Germany

Agriculture, 2019
Dystocia and perinatal mortality are major animal health, welfare and economic issues in beef suckler cow production. The objective of this study was to identify risk factors for dystocia and perinatal mortality and to analyze the relationships of both ...
Tatiana Hohnholz, Nina Volkmann, Kathia Gillandt, Ralf Waßmuth, Nicole Kemper   +4 more
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Persistence and Extent of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: Association with Number of Maneuvers and Duration of Shoulder Dystocia

American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2020
Objective The main objective of this article is to determine if persistence of neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) following shoulder dystocia was associated with maneuvers used or duration of impacted shoulder.
Morgen S. Doty, Suneet P. Chauhan, Kate W.-C. Chang, Leen Al-Hafez, Connie McGovern, Lynda J.-S. Yang, Sean C. Blackwell   +6 more
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Three Methods of Fetal Weight Estimation Compared in Women With BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 at Term—A Prospective Observational Study

Birth, EarlyView.
Visual summary of a prospective study comparing sonographic, maternal, and clinical fetal‐weight estimation methods in women with BMI = 35 kg/m2 at term. The graphical abstract presents the study objective, design, accuracy measures, and the primary finding that maternal and sonographic estimations demonstrated similar accuracy and both exceeded that ...
Inshirah Sgayer, Yara N. Francis, Nadine Ashkar‐Majadla, Ruba Tuma, Lior Lowenstein, Maya Frank Wolf, Marwan Odeh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source