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Inflammation induced preterm labor and birth

Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 2018
Preterm birth which occurs before 37 weeks gestation is one of the most common obstetrical complication in humans. After many studies, it appears that "not one answer fits all" regarding the risk factors, causes and the treatments for this syndrome. However, it is becoming more evident that one of the major risk factors is inflammation and/or infection
Alice Gilman-Sachs   +5 more
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Oxytocin discontinuation after the active phase of induced labor: A systematic review.

Women and Birth, 2019
BACKGROUND Oxytocin is the most widely used drug in the induction of labor, but it could have potential adverse effects that derive from uterine hyperstimulation.
A. Hernández-Martínez   +5 more
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Amniotomy to Induce Labor

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
Amniotomy to induce labor is used frequently. The potential risks compared with potential benefits of artificial rupture of membranes have caused the popularity of amniotomy to vary in the last two centuries. Although there are little data available from prospective randomized studies regarding the effectiveness of amniotomy alone to induce labor ...
J D, Busowski, M T, Parsons
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Oxytocin to Induce Labor

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995
Oxytocin is a highly successful and safe agent for inducing labor and has a fairly large therapeutic index. It has, however, minimal, but not trivial, antidiuretic and vascular activity when used in large doses. Therefore, to induce labor, low-dose oxytocin dosing regimens that produce efficacious uterine activity and avoid side effects are recommended.
J M, Shyken, R H, Petrie
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Excessive uterine activity accompanying induced labor

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2001
To estimate the incidence and timing of excessive uterine activity accompanying induction of labor with misoprostol using different routes (oral or vaginal) and forms (intact tablet or crushed) and to compare these with dinoprostone gel, oxytocin, and spontaneous labor.This retrospective cohort study included 519 women at term who had labor induced and
J M, Crane   +4 more
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Inducing Labor by Rupturing Membranes

Postgraduate Medicine, 1968
Rupturing the membranes usually induces labor and carries little risk. Of 1,235 patients subjected to amniotomy, 89 percent were in labor in four hours, and only 3 percent required oxytocin to start contractions. Although complications are few, physicians should not rupture the membranes simply for their own or the patient's convenience.
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Bilateral Orbital Hemorrhage Induced by Labor

European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2001
We describe a woman in whom bilateral orbital hemorrhage occurred during labor. She developed sudden proptosis and complete loss of vision bilaterally. After a stillbirth, she underwent total hysterectomy because of atonic uterus and postpartum hemorrhage. The location of the hematomas was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.
S, Oruç   +3 more
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Acupuncture to Induce Labor

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008
To estimate the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture to induce labor.This study was a randomized controlled trial of acupuncture compared with sham acupuncture. Women who were scheduled for a postterm induction with a singleton pregnancy and cephalic presentation were eligible for the study.
Smith, Caroline (R11597)   +3 more
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