Obstetrical and perinatal outcomes in patients with or without obstetric analgesia during labor
Objective: To describe and compare the obstetric and perinatal outcomes in patients with or without obstetric analgesia during labor, and to determine whether such analgesia is associated with adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes.
Piedrahíta-Gutiérrez, Dany Leandro+4 more
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Induction of labor in a contemporary obstetric cohort [PDF]
We sought to describe details of labor induction, including precursors and methods, and associated vaginal delivery rates.This was a retrospective cohort study of 208,695 electronic medical records from 19 hospitals across the United States, 2002 through 2008.Induction occurred in 42.9% of nulliparas and 31.8% of multiparas and elective or no recorded ...
Uma M. Reddy+5 more
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Obstetric outcomes really worse with the induction of labor [PDF]
Objective: to describe the obstetric outcomes in patients with an active induction of labor (IOL). Methods: 1037 deliveries were included. In case of IOL, women with unfavorable cervix (Bishop≤6) start with 2 tablets of 25mcg vaginal misoprostol followed by a new tablet every 4 hours up to a maximum of 4 doses.
Jorge Duro Gómez+3 more
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COVID in obstetrics: labor analgesia and cesarean section
Purpose of review This review is based on the latest evidence to provide a good standard of care for COVID-19 parturients and protection to healthcare givers. Recent findings COVID-19 by itself is not an indication for cesarean section.
Guasch, Emilia+2 more
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High-fidelity simulation increases obstetric self-assurance and skills in undergraduate medical students [PDF]
Objective: Teaching intrapartum care is one of the most challenging tasks in undergraduate medical education. High-fidelity obstetric simulators might support students' learning experience.
Fischer, Martin R.+5 more
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The midwife factor in obstetric procedures and neonatal outcome [PDF]
Aims. In the face of major tendency towards midwiferyled-care it was our purpose to investigate the extent of the influence of the midwife on the rates of obstetric procedures and perinatal outcome. Methods.
Giuliani, A.+3 more
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Where do women birth during a pandemic? Changing perspectives on Safe Motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health systems all over the world are either stressed to their maximum capacity or anticipating becoming overwhelmed. The population is advised not to attend hospital unless strictly necessary, yet
Alonso, C., Rocca-Ihenacho, L.
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CONCEPTION OF NULLIPAROUS ON LABOR OBSTETRIC AND DELIVERY
OBJETIVO: Analisar a concepção das nulíparas sobre o trabalho de parto e o parto. MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa, com 10 nulíparas atendidas em consulta pré-natal em uma Unidade Básica de Saúde. A análise foi realizada a partir da técnica do DSC.
Oliveira, Kalyane Kelly+5 more
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Comparison of Natural Delivery Indexes in Two Ways of Labor in Water and Routine Delivery
Background: One of the main problems of women during childbirth is fear of labor pain; so far, different ways to reduce it have been recommended. The aim of this study was to compare normal labor indexes in two methods of delivery of labor in water and ...
Behnaz Khani, Mahboubeh Mohamadi
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Home birth midwifery in the United States: evolutionary origins and modern challenges [PDF]
Human childbirth is distinct in requiring-or at least strongly profiting from-the assistance of a knowledgeable attendant to support the mother during birth.
Dunham, Bria
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