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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019 Background Though the rate of episiotomy has decreased in France, the overall episiotomy rate was 20% in the 2016 national perinatal survey. We aimed to develop a classification to facilitate the analysis of episiotomy practices and to evaluate whether ...
Thomas Desplanches +5 more
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.In this historical pre–post cohort study, the implementation of physiological cardiotocography (PCI) interpretation was associated with reduced neonatal morbidity, neonatal acidosis, and neonatal unit admission. Adjusted cesarean section rates did not increase, supporting PCI as a promising approach to intrapartum fetal surveillance.
Sophia Andres +8 more
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Women's Health, 2022 An episiotomy is one of the most commonly performed obstetrics surgeries indicated in emergencies during the second stage of labor like fetal distress, dystocia, and tight perineum.
Zerihun Figa Deyaso +5 more
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.Women with a twin pregnancy who undergo induction of labor or elective cesarean section at term are comparable for blood loss but with higher admissions to the neonatal unit. Abstract Introduction Our aim was to assess maternal and perinatal morbidity associated with induction of labor (IOL) and elective cesarean section (ECS) in uncomplicated twin ...
Joanna Gent +5 more
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Obstetric Interventions Among Native and Migrant Women: The (Over)use of Episiotomy in Portugal
International Journal of Public HealthObjective: Episiotomy, defined as the incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth, is one of the most commonly performed surgical interventions in the world.
Elsa Lorthe +16 more
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Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.Episiotomy and intrapartum antibiotic administration were the two independent predictors of deep perineal wound dehiscence in second‐degree tears and episiotomies. Episiotomy increased dehiscence risk fourfold (aOR 4.40), while intrapartum antibiotics were protective (aOR 0.21).
Denise Golmann +3 more
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Midwifery Students' Definitions of Normal Labor and Birth: A Study From Five Countries
Birth, EarlyView.The image brings together the seven aspects considered most important in defining ‘normal/physiological birth’ according to research carried out among 664 student midwives across five countries. ABSTRACT Introduction Internationally, many women and birthing people are receiving maternity care interventions as a routine with no medical indication for ...
International Network Exploring Midwifery Students' Confidence in Physiological Birth +12 more
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Birth, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Health care financing is thought to be a driver of health care quality. The purpose of this research was to analyze reimbursement for midwifery‐led US birth centers and to evaluate the association between reimbursement ratios and clinical outcomes.
Sarah Bradbury +6 more
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Missing needle during episiotomy repair
, 2008 Breakage and missing of the episiotomy needle is not uncommon occurrence at the hands of the junior doctors.
Samanta, Balaram, Roychowdhury, Joydeb
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Birth, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Maternal pushing during the second stage of labor plays a critical role to labor progression, with professional guidelines recommend supporting a natural, “spontaneous” approach to pushing. Midwives are key to facilitating this practice; however, there is limited of evidence regarding their perceptions of spontaneous pushing.
Jiasi Yao +4 more
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