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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
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Prenatal Class to the Practice of P4K (Birth Planning and Prevention of Birth Complication) [PDF]

, 2016
Objective: This study aimed to analyze the influence of prenatal class to the practice of P4K (Birth Planning And Prevention Of Birth Complication).Materials and Methods: This study applied analytical survey with cross sectional approach.
Faiza, R. (Robitha), Halim, K. (Kusuma), Notobroto, H. B. (Hari), Soedirham, O. (Oedojo), Trijanto, B. (Bambang), Yusuf, A. (Ah)   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

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

Accuracy of sonographic fetal biometry in estimating intertwin size discordance at birth

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To determine the accuracy of estimated fetal weight (EFW) and abdominal circumference (AC) discordance in diagnosing large birthweight (BW) discordance and selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR). Methods Retrospective cohort study of patients with twin pregnancies followed at a tertiary center (N = 1065).
Arietta Vayenas, Sophia Rahimi, Nir Melamed   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Quantitative blood loss values reveal high rates of undiagnosed postpartum hemorrhage

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective In this study, we examined quantitative blood loss (QBL) values and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) diagnoses in relation to clinical, demographic, and hospitalization related variables. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted of deliveries at a regional hospital over a nine‐month period, querying patient demographics, PPH ...
Burhan A. Khan, Alexandria Weston, Aubrey Jaeger, Gauri Shevatekar, Yanzhi Wang, Laura Smith, Kelvin E. Wynn   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasound‐guided intercostal block for the management of intercostal neuralgia in pregnant women: Case series and review of the literature

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Intercostal neuralgia (ICN) in pregnancy is a rare condition which, to date, has not been well studied. Due to the lack of evidence, there is not a consensus about effective therapeutic strategies for this condition. The present study investigated the feasibility of ultrasound‐guided intercostal block (UG‐ICB) using ropivacaine for these ...
Laura Tascón Padrón, Norah L. A. Emrich, Carolin Schröder, Florian Recker, Brigitte Strizek, Jorge Jiménez Cruz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of partograph utilization and associated factors among obstetric care givers at public health institutions in central zone, Tigray, Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objectives Partograph is one of the best effective obstetric tools used to monitoring labor and prevent prolonged or obstructed labor which accounts for about 22% of maternal deaths in Ethiopia.
Tesfay Hailu, Kidane Nigus, Gebreamlak Gidey, Birhane Hailu, Yohannes Moges   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual reality simulation training for childbirth: A cluster randomized crossover study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To compare knowledge acquisition and domain‐specific feedback between virtual reality (VR) and mannequin‐based simulation for teaching medical students normal vaginal delivery (NVD). Methods We conducted a cluster randomized crossover study comparing a novel in‐house‐developed NVD VR simulator utilizing an Oculus® Quest 2 HMD with ...
Arundhati Gosavi, Abhiram Kanneganti, Eng Tat Khoo, Kuldip Singh, Liang Shen, Mary Rauff, Chang Liu, Mahesh Choolani   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adequacy of public maternal care services in Brazil

Reproductive Health, 2016
Background In Brazil, hospital childbirth care is available to all, but differences in access and quality of care result in inequalities of maternal health.
Sonia Duarte de Azevedo Bittencourt, Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues, Lenice Gnocchi da Costa Reis, Márcia Melo Ramos, Maria do Carmo Leal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source