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The problem with abortion deserts: Reframing deserts for feminist solidarity

Feminist Anthropology, EarlyView.
Abstract With the rise of the far right across the world, feminist scholars and activists have been drawn to the language of “abortion deserts” to describe the decimation of reproductive healthcare services. In this paper we argue that while “abortion deserts” is a rhetorically powerful category, it is too often used uncritically in ways that overlook ...
Chiara Chiavaroli, Cordelia Freeman
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Pre-Cesarean Section Sublingual or Rectal Misoprostol in Reducing Bleeding in Elective Cesarean Delivery [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) has been highlighted as an essential aspect of promoting safe motherhood. Misoprostol is a powerful uterotonic that can be used to prevent and manage preterm labor.Aim and objectives: To assess the ...
doaj   +1 more source

Misoprostol-Induced Fever and Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing: A Retrospective Study

Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 2023
Introduction Misoprostol is widely used for medication abortion and postpartum hemorrhage. However, it has been associated with the adverse effect of fever, which can pose challenges in management and potentially contribute to unnecessary antibiotic use.
Laila Carolina Abu Esba, Ghada Al Mardawi, Elham Al Mardawi, Fay Musaed Almadhi, Husam I. Ardah   +4 more
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Health and Economic Impacts of an Early Labor Induction Policy for High‐BMI Mothers

Health Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We expand the literature on marginal returns to birth interventions by studying a common intervention: early induction of labor for a growing share of pregnancies, high‐Body Mass Index (BMI) women. We exploit Danish guidelines which recommend routine induction at 7 days after the expected due date instead of 10–13 days after for mothers with a
Louis Freget, Maria Koch Gregersen
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Maternal infection in the context of actively managed prelabor rupture of membranes at term: An observational study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To assess maternal infection following prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) at term in a setting where active management is recommended, and to identify associated risk factors. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted including pregnant women admitted to a Portuguese tertiary care center where immediate induction of labor ...
Inês Martins, Inês Gomes Brou, Miguel Macedo, Luísa Pinto   +3 more
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Postpartum hemorrhage prevention in Nepal: a program assessment

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background In 2009, the Nepal Ministry of Health and Population launched a national program for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during home births that features advance distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women.
Swaraj Pradhan Rajbhandari, Kamal Aryal, Wendy R. Sheldon, Bharat Ban, Senendra Raj Upreti, Kiran Regmi, Shilu Aryal, Beverly Winikoff   +7 more
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An external validation study of a practical scoring system for identifying patients at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction following childbirth

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To prospectively evaluate the perineal card, a risk‐based scoring system, for identifying women at increased risk of postpartum urinary incontinence (UI). Methods This prospective observational study included women without previous vaginal delivery who underwent vaginal birth at a tertiary referral center between June 2023 and ...
Martina Arcieri, Michela Segatti, Filippo Bordin, Doriana Armenise, Maria De Martino, Miriam Isola, Chiara Mattiussi, Elisa Barbui, Sara Filippin, Veronica Tius, Cristina Delneri, Valeria Dialti, Stefano Restaino, Lorenza Driul, Giuseppe Vizzielli   +14 more
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Estudio comparativo en el manejo médico del aborto terapéutico entre el uso de mifepristone más misoprostol y el uso de misoprostol solo

Revista Peruana de Investigación Materno Perinatal, 2019
Objetivos: Evaluar las diferencias en el manejo médico del aborto terapéutico usando Mifepristone más Misoprostol comparado con el uso de Misoprostol solo.
Enrique Guevara-Ríos, Antonio Luna-Figueroa, Miguel Gutiérrez-Ramos, Félix Dasio Ayala-Peralta, Cesar Carranza-Asmat, Pedro Arango-Ochante, Marcos Espinola-Sánchez, Percy Minaya-León, Pedro Mascaro-Sánchez, Juan Díaz-Villar, Felipe Loo-Choy, Luis Kobayashi-Tsutsumi, Dennys Celedonio-Salvador, Luis Almeyda-Castro, Jhony Juarez-Montalvan, Leonardo Lachira-León, Luis Makiya-Onaga, Fredy Jesús Cabrera-Olórtegui, Melisa Mejico Caja, Augusto Racchumí-Vela   +19 more
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Timing, indications, and outcomes of termination of pregnancy after 20 weeks: A retrospective single‐center cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study evaluate the indications, timing, and maternal outcomes of termination of pregnancy (TOP) after 20 weeks of gestation. Methods This single‐center retrospective cohort study included all TOP cases performed after 20 weeks between January 2020 and December 2025 in a tertiary referral center.
Erdem Fadiloglu, Murat Cagan, Mert Eyupoglu, Zeynab Mamtiyeva, Rahiba Salim, Ozgur Deren   +5 more
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Comparação entre dinoprostone e misoprostol na indução do trabalho de parto em gestações pós-data na presença de cérvix desfavorável [PDF]

, 2009
Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Curso de Medicina.
Silveira, Angeles Beatriz da
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