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Can the Induction of Labor with Misoprostol Increase Maternal Blood Loss? [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2017
Purpose To evaluate blood loss during misoprostol-induced vaginal births and during cesarean sections after attempted misoprostol induction. Methods We conducted a prospective observational study in 101 pregnant women indicated for labor induction ...
Paulo César Praciano Souza, Karla Santana Azevedo Damasceno, Edward Araujo Júnior, Carlos Augusto Alencar Júnior, Francisco Edson de Lucena Feitosa   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Labor induction with misoprostol vaginal insert compared with dinoprostone vaginal insert

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2019
Misoprostol vaginal insert could lead to a significant reduction in the time to vaginal delivery, and an increase in the proportion of women achieving vaginal delivery, compared with dinoprostone vaginal insert.
C. Maggi, G. Mazzoni, V. Gerosa, N. Fratelli, F. Prefumo, E. Sartori, A. Lojacono   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Decision‐Making and Knowledge Around Inductions of Labor: A Survey Study in Ireland

Birth, EarlyView.
This study explored women's experiences of decision‐making and knowledge of inductions of labor (IOL) in Ireland. Using a national online survey of 1091 respondents who gave birth between 2018 and 2023, the research reveals substantial gaps in informed consent and autonomy.
Allison Panaro, Santosh Sharma, Susann Huschke   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral or Vaginal Misoprostol for Labor Induction and Cesarean Delivery Risk.

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether cervical ripening with oral misoprostol increases cesarean delivery risk and prolongs time to vaginal delivery compared with vaginal misoprostol in a predominantly overweight population.
R. Handal-Orefice, A. Friedman, Sujata Chouinard, MD PhD Ahizechukwu Eke, B. Feinberg, J. Politch, R. Iverson, C. Yarrington   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Predictors of depressive symptoms and depression in women with previous pregnancy loss

British Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Depressive symptoms are common in females after pregnancy loss. However, research on risk factors for developing a clinical depressive episode remains limited and with inconsistent findings. This study examined the association of demographic variables (like age), pregnancy‐related factors (like number of miscarriages or stillbirths),
Sarah M. Quaatz, Roland Mergl, Franziska Bichlmayer, Helena Hoffmann, Kathryn Eichhorn, Antje‐Kathrin Allgaier, Svenja Hoffmann   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of community-based distribution of misoprostol on facility delivery: a scoping review

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Introduction Community distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women in advance of labor is one of the compelling strategies for preventing postpartum hemorrhage. Concerns have been reported that misoprostol distribution could reduce facility delivery or
Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh, Bereket Yakob, Wubegzier Mekonnen Ayele, Muluneh Yigzaw, Meselech Assegid Roro, Araya Abrha Medhanyi, Etenesh Gebreyohannes Hailu, Yibeltal Tebekaw Bayou   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual screening for NS5B inhibitors of Hepatitis C virus [PDF]

, 2012
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is a serious cause of chronic liver disease worldwide with more than 170 million infected individuals at a risk of developing significant morbidity and mortality.
Achuthsankar S. Nair, Amjesh R, Sugunan V.S.   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Practice Nurses in the Provision of Medication Abortion: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine practice nurse knowledge, attitudes, and practices about medication abortion in Australia. Design Cross‐sectional survey. Methods A national online survey was conducted from July to December 2021. Nurses working in general practice were recruited using convenience sampling.
Sharon James, Satish Melwani, Stella May Gwini, Kirsten I. Black, Angela Taft, Deborah Bateson, Wendy V. Norman, Danielle Mazza   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estudo comparativo entre misoprostol e placebo para o amadurecimento cervical e indução do parto A randomized trial of misoprostol and placebo for cervical ripening and induction of labor

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 1998
Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia e segurança da aplicação intravaginal de misoprostol para amadurecimento cervical e indução do parto em gravidez a termo quando comparado com placebo.Pacientes e Métodos: cinqüenta e uma mulheres com gestação de alto risco, a
Renata Murad Macedo, Ivete de Ávila, Manuel Maurício Gonçalves   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A pilot study on the use of letrozole with either misoprostol or mifepristone for termination of pregnancy up to 63 days [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Letrozole is a third-generation selective aromatase inhibitor. Animal data suggested that it might be useful in medical abortion. We performed two pilot studies to assess the feasibility of using letrozole in combination with either ...
Ho, PC, Lee, VCY, Ng, EHY, Tang, OS, Yeung, WSB   +4 more
core   +1 more source