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Successful vaginal delivery in locked twins: A case report

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2019
Locked twins is a rare and dangerous multiple pregnancy and generally occurs in about 1 in every 1000 twin births. A 23-year-old female with gravida 1, para 0 pregnancy was admitted. The head of the first fetus was locked to the chin of the second fetus (
Khadije Rezaie-Keikhaie
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Maternal hemodynamics early in labor: a possible link with obstetric risk? [PDF]

Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2018
AbstractObjectiveTo determine if hemodynamic assessment in ‘low‐risk’ pregnant women at term with an appropriate‐for‐gestational age (AGA) fetus can improve the identification of patients who will suffer maternal or fetal/neonatal complications during labor.MethodsThis was a prospective observational study of 77 women with low‐risk term pregnancy and ...
H. Valensise, G. M. Tiralongo, I. Pisani, D. Farsetti, D. Lo Presti, G. Gagliardi, M. R. Basile, G. P. Novelli, B. Vasapollo   +8 more
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Evaluating predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate for adverse newborn outcomes among term‐births in northern Uganda: A cross sectional analytical study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 408-420, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare, James K. Tumwine, Jolly Nankunda, Anna Hjelmstedt, Wibke Jonas, Grace Ndeezi, Nicola Orsini, Claudia Hanson   +7 more
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Obstetric Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Immediate Skin to Skin Contact after Cesarean Birth [PDF]

, 2018
Despite the strong evidence supporting immediate skin to skin contact (SSC) after birth, research suggests that patients who undergo cesarean births do not have the same opportunities for SSC as patients who undergo vaginal births.
Balatero, Joelene Sarmiento
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 365-371, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir, Emma Marie Swift, Alexander Smárason, Kristjana Einarsdóttir   +3 more
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Effect of the combination of small dose analgesic and music on labor pain

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2007
A factorial randomized control trial study was undertaken to examine the effect of the combination of small dose analgesic and music on labor pain. A random block design was used to assign participants to each of four groups: control (n = 45), small dose
S Phumdoung, A Bhitakburapa, B Chanaudom, T Ajasareyasing, T Petcharat   +4 more
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An investigation of the relationship between autonomy, childbirth practices, and obstetric fistula among women in rural Lilongwe District, Malawi

BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2017
Background Obstetric fistula is a childbirth injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor that results in destruction of the tissue wall between the vagina and bladder.
Julika Ayla Kaplan, Jonathan Kandodo, Joseph Sclafani, Susan Raine, Jennifer Blumenthal-Barby, Alison Norris, Abigail Norris-Turner, Elly Chemey, John Michael Beckham, Zara Khan, Reginald Chunda   +10 more
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Robust Characterization of the Uterine Myoelectrical Activity in Different Obstetric Scenarios

Entropy, 2020
Electrohysterography (EHG) has been shown to provide relevant information on uterine activity and could be used for predicting preterm labor and identifying other maternal fetal risks.
Javier Mas-Cabo, Yiyao Ye-Lin, Javier Garcia-Casado, Alba Díaz-Martinez, Alfredo Perales-Marin, Rogelio Monfort-Ortiz, Alba Roca-Prats, Ángel López-Corral, Gema Prats-Boluda   +8 more
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The Association Between Advanced Maternal Age and Short Interpregnancy Intervals on Preterm Labor [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and infant mortality and has become a major health concern due to the increasing rates of infant deaths in the United States (WHO, 2017). Studying maternal risk factors for preterm labor provides
Burns, Hannah N., DuChanois, Kristi L.
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 383-390, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson, Susan Hatt, Etaoin M. Kent, Michael P. Geary, Patrick Dicker, Zara E. Molphy, Karen Flood, Fergal D. Malone   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source