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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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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2019 Background: Obstetric cholestasis is a condition occurring in pregnancy with suspected adverse perinatal outcomes. Stillbirth is a significant adverse event associated with obstetric cholestasis and considered for intervention in pregnancy.
Manoj Mohan +5 more
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Diagnosis and management of postpartum hemorrhage and intrapartum asphyxia in a quality improvement initiative using nurse-mentoring and simulation in Bihar, India. [PDF]
, 2019 BackgroundIn the state of Bihar, India a multi-faceted quality improvement nurse-mentoring program was implemented to improve provider skills in normal and complicated deliveries.
Begum, Nilophor +7 more
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Prenatal vitamin D levels and postpartum hemorrhage in a rural Alaska cohort
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To examine the relationship between prenatal vitamin D serum levels and postpartum bleeding. Methods We conducted a retrospective electronic health record cohort study of pregnant Alaska Native and American Indian (ANAI) people in southwestern Alaska who had at least one prenatal vitamin D level measurement recorded and had a vaginal
Reinou S. Groen +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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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective Episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are recognized indicators of intrapartum care quality. The aim of this study was to assess episiotomy trends in non‐instrumental vaginal deliveries across all Portuguese public maternities over the last decade.
Mariana Bandeira +4 more
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Best Practices in Second Stage Labor Care: Maternal Bearing Down and Positioning [PDF]
, 2007 Despite evidence of adverse fetal and maternal outcomes from the use of sustained Valsalva bearing down efforts, current second-stage care practices are still characterized by uniform directions to “push” forcefully upon complete dilatation of the cervix
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists +8 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Obstetric fistula is a complication occurring in childbearing women. It is a major problem in developing countries and results in poor childhood development and limited use of obstetric care. The aim of this study was to show the pooled prevalence of knowledge of obstetric fistulas among reproductive age women.
Aster Shiferaw +2 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2019 Obstetric violence is an often overlooked obstacle to quality maternal health care service utilization. In the study setting, there was limited evidence on obstetric violence.
Muhabaw Shumye Mihret
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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 +10 more
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