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Maternal morbidity following a trial of labor after cesarean birth: A scoping review of operative vaginal birth compared with cesarean birth in the second stage of labor

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Increased use of operative vaginal birth (OVB; forceps and vacuum) has been proposed as a strategy to avoid cesarean birth (CB) among individuals who elect a trial of labour after CB (TOLAC). The relative maternal safety of OVB and CB in individuals with a TOLAC is poorly understood. Objective To summarize the available evidence and
Irina I. Oltean, Vanessa Hébert, Giulia M. Muraca   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects from a single application of photobiomodulation on pain intensity from perineal trauma related to childbirth: A randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of a single photobiomodulation (PBM) application on perineal pain and healing in women in the immediate postpartum period. Methods Randomized controlled trial, double‐blind, two‐center, with 60 postpartum women with perineal trauma and pain scoring 4 or more on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
Edna Jéssica Lima Gondim, Simony Lira Nascimento, Maria Victória Candida Gaitero, Ticiana Aparecida Alves Mira, Andrea Vasconcelos Gonçalves, Fernanda Garanhani Surita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Healing-assessment tools for perineal and cesarean section wounds in postpartum women: A scoping review. [PDF]

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand
Limited assessment tools exist to determine healing after childbirth‐related wounds. The REEDA tool is commonly used in research studies; however, it is not widely used clinically. To facilitate accurate assessment among diverse populations, we recommend the development of a new tool. Created in BioRender. Man, R.
Man R, Le Vance J, Popa Y, Wilson D, Tohill S, Maltby J, Hodgetts Morton V, Morris RK, CHAPTER group.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Time trends in episiotomy and severe perineal tears in Portugal: a nationwide register-based study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Introduction Rates of episiotomy and severe perineal tears (SPT) are indicators of the quality of obstetric care. Time-trends in the reported occurrence of episiotomy and SPT can contribute to understand both, changes in care and in the frequency of risk
Cristina Teixeira, Elsa Lorthe, Henrique Barros   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical equivalence of Trusynth fast® and Vicryl rapide® polyglactin 910 fast absorbing sutures on maternal morbidity experienced by women following episiotomy repair: a single-blind, randomized study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2023
Background: Episiotomy procedure enlarges the vaginal outlet to facilitate childbirth. Polyglactin 910 fast-absorbing sutures are widely used for the repair of episiotomy because of their rapid absorption and less inflammatory response.
Dongabanti Hemalatha Devi, Deepak TS, Mudiki Bheema Bai, Ashok Kumar Moharana, Chethana Bolanthakodi, Prema D’Cunha   +5 more
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Influence of advanced maternal age (≥35 years) on maternal and neonatal outcomes in vaginally intended breech deliveries at term—A FRABAT study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To examine maternal and neonatal outcomes in women aged 35 years and older compared with those under 35 years following planned vaginal breech deliveries. Methods This study encompassed all vaginally intended breech deliveries at the Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine at Goethe University Hospital in Frankfurt from ...
Bilal Alemi, Tatjana Nobs, Samira Catharina Hoock, Eileen Deuster, Anna Elisabeth Hentrich, Anne Kristina Kämpf, Wiebke Schaarschmidt, Frank Louwen, Lukas Jennewein   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Episiotomy related morbidities measured using redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge and apposition scale and numerical pain scale among primiparous women in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: episiotomy induced inflammatory signs like redness, edema, ecchymosis and pain may remain beyond the period of hospitalization and can be objectively measured using REEDA (redness, edema, ecchymosis, discharge and apposition) scale. Pain in
Pebalo Francis Pebolo, Ajeani Judith, Kaye Kabonge Dan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Brazilian obstetricians in relation to childbirth care

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of obstetricians regarding childbirth care. Methods This was a nationwide cross‐sectional study involving 1267 physicians working in 393 public and private hospitals in Brazil.
Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Marcos Augusto Bastos Dias, Romina Margarita Hamui, Maria Esther de Albuquerque Vilela, Rodolfo Pacagnela, Ana Paula Esteves‐Pereira, Maria do Carmo Leal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selective episiotomy vs. implementation of a non-episiotomy protocol: a randomized clinical trial

Reproductive Health, 2017
Background Despite all the evidence corroborating the selective use of episiotomy and although routine use of the procedure is contraindicated, there are no evidences corroborating if episiotomy is necessary in any circumstance.
M. M. Amorim, Isabela Cristina Coutinho, Inês Melo, Leila Katz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Aloe vera and Calendula on Perineal Healing after Episiotomy in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]

Journal of Caring Sciences, 2013
Introduction: Episiotomy is used for enlarging the perineum. Aloe vera and Calendula have been used for treating different diseases from ancient times, limited researches have been done regarding the healing of these plants.
Farideh Eghdampour, Fereshteh Jahdie, Masomeh Kheyrkhah, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Somayeh Naghizadeh, Hamid Hagani   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source