Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2022 Background: Castor oil is used in some countries to induce labor, but results on its effectiveness and safety is controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of castor oil on labor induction and prevalence of ...
Atefeh Amerizadeh +2 more
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The midwife factor in obstetric procedures and neonatal outcome [PDF]
, 2002 Aims. In the face of major tendency towards midwiferyled-care it was our purpose to investigate the extent of the influence of the midwife on the rates of obstetric procedures and perinatal outcome. Methods.
Giuliani, A. +3 more
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Where do women birth during a pandemic? Changing perspectives on Safe Motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
, 2020 During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, health systems all over the world are either stressed to their maximum capacity or anticipating becoming overwhelmed. The population is advised not to attend hospital unless strictly necessary, yet
Alonso, C., Rocca-Ihenacho, L.
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Home birth midwifery in the United States: evolutionary origins and modern challenges [PDF]
, 2016 Human childbirth is distinct in requiring-or at least strongly profiting from-the assistance of a knowledgeable attendant to support the mother during birth.
Dunham, Bria
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Success rate and obstetric outcomes of trial of labor after cesarean delivery—Decision‐tree analysis
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Pregnant women with a previous cesarean delivery (CD) may opt for a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) or elective repeat cesarean delivery (ERCD). This study aimed to evaluate the success rate, and maternal, and perinatal outcomes of TOLAC and to develop a predictive decision‐tree algorithm for successful TOLAC.
Ohad Houri +7 more
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L&D in the ED: A Game-Based Approach to Learning High-Risk Obstetric Emergencies. [PDF]
, 2019 IntroductionTeaching emergency medicine residents the principles of obstetric emergencies is a challenging task, as these emergencies are uncommon in general practice and include specific maneuvers for difficult and precipitous deliveries.
Chen, Esther H, Silverio, Luz M
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Invasive Obstetric Procedures and Cesarean Sections in Women With Known Herpes Simplex Virus Status During Pregnancy. [PDF]
, 2017 BackgroundNeonatal herpes is a potentially devastating infection that results from acquisition of herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2 from the maternal genital tract at the time of vaginal delivery.
Drolette, Linda +7 more
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Geospatial Variation in Caesarean Delivery [PDF]
, 2020 Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the variation in caesarean delivery rates across counties in Georgia and to determine whether county-level characteristics were associated with clusters. Design: This was a retrospective, observational study.
Dunlop, Anne +2 more
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Methods of evaluating labor progress in contemporary obstetrics
Polish Gynaecology, 2013 Assessment of progress in labor is one of the foremost problems in obstetrics. Obstructed labor increases danger to maternal and fetal life and health, and may be caused by birth canal pathologies, as well as inefficient uterine contractions or failure of cervical dilation. Such obstructions require the use of vacuum extraction, forceps, or a Caesarean
Mirosław Wielgoś +3 more
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Labor-associated gene expression in the human uterine fundus, lower segment, and cervix [PDF]
, 2006 Background Preterm labor, failure to progress, and postpartum hemorrhage are the common causes of maternal and neonatal mortality or morbidity. All result from defects in the complex mechanisms controlling labor, which coordinate changes in the ...
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