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Obstetrical and perinatal outcomes in patients with or without obstetric analgesia during labor

Iatreia, 2016
Objective: To describe and compare the obstetric and perinatal outcomes in patients with or without obstetric analgesia during labor, and to determine whether such analgesia is associated with adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes.
Piedrahíta-Gutiérrez, Dany Leandro, España-Chamorro, Jhoana Andrea, Piedrahíta-Gutiérrez, Wilmar Eduardo, López-Clavijo, Carlos Alberto, Henao-Flórez, Rodrigo Eduardo   +4 more
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Overcoming phase 1 delays: the critical component of obstetric fistula prevention programs in resource-poor countries

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012
Background An obstetric fistula is a traumatic childbirth injury that occurs when labor is obstructed and delivery is delayed. Prolonged obstructed labor leads to the destruction of the tissues that normally separate the bladder from the vagina and ...
Wall L
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Time-to-birth prediction models and the influence of expert opinions [PDF]

, 2019
Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among children under five years old. The pathophysiology and etiology of preterm labor are not yet fully understood.
A García-Blanco, BW Alleman, DA Silva De, E Celik, G Vandewiele, GJ Baaren Van, H Tan, H Watson, I Tekesin, J Beta, JM Schaaf, L Liu, LJ Meertens, M Allouche, M Mailath-Pokorny, M To, N Melamed, N Sananes, P Tsiartas, R Menon   +19 more
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The effects of childbirth on the pelvic-floor [PDF]

, 2000
Basically, vaginal delivery is associated with the risk of pelvic floor damage. The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth includes anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Allen RE, Anthony S, Frudinger A, Frudinger A, Gilpin S, Jackson S, Johanson RB, King JK, Labrecque M, Mac Arthur C, Mant J, Pigne A, Rasmussen KL, Rockner G, Sleep J, Smith AR, Snooks SJ, Sultan AH, Sultan AH, van Geelen J, Vessey MP, Viktrup L, Viktrup L, Wilson PD, Zetterstrom JP   +24 more
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Obstetric care providers’ knowledge, practice and associated factors towards active management of third stage of labor in Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017
Background Active management of third stage of labor played a great role to prevent child birth related hemorrhage. However, maternal morbidity and mortality related to hemorrhage is high due to lack of knowledge and skill of obstetric care providers ‘on
Zelalem Tenaw, Zemenu Yohannes, Abdela Amano   +2 more
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Cultural Adaptation, Validation and Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of an Obstetric Violence Scale in the Spanish Context

Nursing Reports, 2023
Obstetric violence refers to dehumanized or derogative treatment of women in their pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum periods and may be manifested in different ways.
Héctor González-de la Torre, Paula Nikola González-Artero, Daniel Muñoz de León-Ortega, María Reyes Lancha-de la Cruz, José Verdú-Soriano   +4 more
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Maternal Oxygen Administration during Labor: A Controversial Practice

Children, 2023
Oxygen administration to the mother is commonly performed during labor, especially in the case of a non-reassuring fetal heart rate, aiming to increase oxygen diffusion through the placenta to fetal tissues.
Isabella Abati, Massimo Micaglio, Dario Giugni, Viola Seravalli, Giulia Vannucci, Mariarosaria Di Tommaso   +5 more
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Prevalence of prescription and effectiveness of analgesia for treating vaginal delivery pain [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objectives: to assess pain management during labor. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out by reviewing medical records and conducting postpartum interviews. Prevalence and effectiveness of analgesia were assessed.
Juan Ignacio Calcagno, Sarah Iribarren, Cristiane Flora Villarreal, Patricia Santos de Oliveira, Amado Nizarala de Ávila   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neuraxial analgesia: a review of its effects on the outcome and duration of labor [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2013
Labor pain is one of the most challenging experiences encountered by females during their lives. Neuraxial analgesia is the mainstay analgesic for intrapartum pain relief.
Hoon Jung, Kyung-Hwa Kwak
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Is it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2022
Objective To review concepts, definitions, and findings about fear of childbirth (FOC). Methods A bibliographic review was carried out through the main scientific databases in 2020. Results All 32 articles considered potentially relevant were analyzed.
Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa, Mariane Nunes de Nadai, Monica Reis, Silvana Maria Quintana, Elaine Christine Dantas Moises   +4 more
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