Attitudes to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postnatal Complications in Medieval English Miracula
Abstract This article re‐examines the evidence about childbirth and related topics in the posthumous miracle collections of English saints. It finds forty‐eight such miracles in collections of thirteen English saints, mostly from the century or so after 1170. The article argues that the context in which the stories were composed is vitally important to
Ben Nilson, Ruth Frost
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Evaluating the Reproducibility of Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology [PDF]
Objective: Reproducibility is a core tenet of scientific research. A reproducible study is one where the results can be recreated by different investigators in different circumstances using the same methodology and materials. Unfortunately, reproducibility is not a standard to which the majority of research is currently adherent.
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Fertility and early pregnancy outcomes after conservative treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN) typically occurs in young women of reproductive age. Although several studies have reported the impact that cervical conservative treatment may have on obstetric outcomes, there is much less evidence
Acharya+89 more
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Virtual reality simulation training for childbirth: A cluster randomized crossover study
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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More Options for Prelabor Rupture of Membranes, A Bayesian Analysis [PDF]
An obstetric goal for a laboring mother is to achieve a vaginal delivery as it reduces the risks inherent in major abdominal surgery (i.e., a Cesarean section). Various medical interventions may be used by a physician to increase the likelihood of this occurring while minimizing maternal and fetal morbidity.
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Management of twin pregnancies: Remaining challenges and unanswered questions
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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An Examination of the Maternal Health Quality of Care Landscape in India [PDF]
India has made significant strides in maternal health over the past several decades, reducingits maternal mortality ratio (MMR) from 556 to 174 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births from1990 to 2015 (World Bank 2016a).
Katie Naeve, Rajani Ved, So O'Neil
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Ankle fracture surgery on a pregnant patient complicated by intraoperative emergency caesarian section. [PDF]
We report the case of a woman in the third trimester of pregnancy who sustained an ankle fracture dislocation that could not be adequately closed reduced.
Coopersmith, Allen+3 more
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Abstract Objective To retrospectively describe a large series of pregnancies in women with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia followed in our reference centre, plus neonatal outcomes, to better understand the risks of complications and to improve their prevention.
Laura Delagrange+5 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]
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.
Fulop, NJ
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