Antepartum risk factors and outcomes of massive transfusion for elective cesarean section: a nationwide retrospective cohort study [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity. The etiology of postpartum hemorrhage exhibits variations in relation to the mode of birth; consequently, risk factors for massive transfusion in elective ...
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Elective cesarean section [PDF]
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2004 Mary Hannah concludes her commentary on elective cesarean section[1][1] by suggesting that if, after appropriate counselling, a woman continues to perceive that the benefits of such a procedure outweigh the risks, her health and welfare “will be promoted by supporting her request.” In ...
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Comparison of Regret and Hopelessness in Primiparous Iranian Women Following Vaginal Birth and Cesarean Section [PDF]
Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2022 Background & aim: The rate of unnecessary caesarean section are exceptionally high in some countries, including Iran. Though women may choose their mode of delivery, negative feelings of regret and hopelessness can occur in relation to decision-making ...
Hayede Arbabi +3 more
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The optimal concentration of ropivacaine for transversus abdominis plane blocks in elective cesarean section: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
PLoS ONEIntroductionTransversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are commonly performed for postoperative analgesia in elective cesarean section. Ropivacaine is the most commonly used local anesthetic for TAP blocks.
Xiangdong Zhang +3 more
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Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Elective versus Emergency Cesarean Section
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2013 Introduction: The complications of cesarean section are seen more commonly in emergency than in elective cases. The aim of this study was to find out the incidence of cesarean section in Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital and to compare the maternal
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 Background Mothers giving birth by non-elective cesarean section have considerably higher risk of developing postoperative infection, than mothers giving birth by elective cesarean section.
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Health implications resulting from the timing of elective cesarean delivery
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2010 Background The literature is nearly unanimous in recommending elective cesarean delivery at 39 weeks of gestation because of the lower rates of neonatal respiratory complications compared to 38 weeks.
Shalev Eliezer, Salim Raed
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Elective versus Emergency Cesarean Sections : Mother and Fetal Outcome
Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021 Objective: To compare the outcomes of mothers and newborns in emergency cesarean section and elective cesarean section. Methods: A prospective cohort study included 120 pregnant women consists of 60 women who performed an emergency cesarean section and ...
Christofer J. H. Ladja +3 more
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The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and the Prevalence of Elective Cesarean Section in Nulliparous Women in Niknafs Teaching Centre in Rafsanjan, Iran [PDF]
Women’s Health Bulletin, 2014 Background: In the recent decades, the high rate of cesarean section is increased worldwide along with critical concerns about its primary benefits. Many researchers showed the positive relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and the prevalence ...
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