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 +8 more
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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 +7 more
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Hospital obstetric volume and maternal outcomes: Does hospital size matter?
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica ScandinavicaIntroduction In recent decades, centralization of health care has resulted in a number of obstetric unit closures. While studies support better infant outcomes in larger facilities, few have investigated maternal outcomes.
Natalie Holowko +4 more
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Support during birth interacts with prior trauma and birth intervention to predict postnatal post-traumatic stress symptoms [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Many women experience childbirth as traumatic and 2% develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study examined the role of health practitioner support and personal control during birth as predictors of PTS symptoms, adjusting for ...
Elizabeth Ford +6 more
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Management of twin pregnancies: Remaining challenges and unanswered questions
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Several professional societies have published guidelines on twin pregnancies over the past few years. These documents provide recommendations on antenatal surveillance and management of twin pregnancies. At the same time, these guidelines identify several key areas where evidence is limited and additional research is needed.
Nir Melamed +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 +4 more
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Labor patterns of spontaneous first-stage labor in Chinese women with normal neonatal outcomes.
PLoS ONEBackgroundFriedman's standards, developed almost 50 years ago, may no longer align with the needs of today's obstetric population and current pregnancy management practices.
Li Peng +8 more
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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 +4 more
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Continuous Support Promotes Obstetric Labor Progress and Vaginal Delivery in Primiparous Women - A Randomized Controlled Study. [PDF]
Front Psychol, 2021 Stjernholm YV +4 more
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How do pregnancy and birth experiences influence planned place of birth in future pregnancies? Findings from a longitudinal, narrative study. [PDF]
, 2015 A perception that first birth is more risky than subsequent births has led to women planning births in Obstetric Units, and care providers supporting these choices.
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