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Successful management of intraoperative cesarean section bleeding due to cervical arteriovenous malformation: A case report

Case Reports in Women's Health
Cervical arteriovenous malformation is an exceedingly rare condition that can lead to antepartum hemorrhage, posing risks for both maternal and perinatal morbidity. We report the case of a 30-year-old primigravida, at a gestational age of 31+2 weeks, who
Vitcha Poonyakanok, Kridtin Jarutatsanangkoon, Pattarawalai Talungchit   +2 more
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Evaluating predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate for adverse newborn outcomes among term‐births in northern Uganda: A cross sectional analytical study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 408-420, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare, James K. Tumwine, Jolly Nankunda, Anna Hjelmstedt, Wibke Jonas, Grace Ndeezi, Nicola Orsini, Claudia Hanson   +7 more
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Utilization of the partograph and its associated factors among obstetric care providers in the Eastern zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, 2017: a cross-sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
Introduction: the partograph is a pre-printed paper form used in monitoring the progress labor. It was initially introduced by Philpot; and endorsed by the World Health Organization as a simple and accurate instrument for early recognition of ...
Guesh Welu Gebreslassie, Desta Abraha Weldegeorges, Natneal Etsay Assefa, Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot, Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel, Betell Berhane Tafere, Gdiom Gebreheat, Tesfay Tsegay Gebru, Dessalegn Kiros, Kidanemaryam Berhe Tekola, Tsehaynesh Gidey Welesamuel   +10 more
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Referral patterns through the lens of health facility readiness to manage obstetric complications: national facility-based results from Ghana

Reproductive Health, 2019
Introduction Countries with high maternal and newborn mortality can benefit from national facility level data that describe intra-facility emergency referral patterns for major obstetric complications.
Patricia E. Bailey, John Koku Awoonor-Williams, Victoria Lebrun, Emily Keyes, Mario Chen, Patrick Aboagye, Kavita Singh   +6 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 365-371, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir, Emma Marie Swift, Alexander Smárason, Kristjana Einarsdóttir   +3 more
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Uterine sacrifice in obstetric emergencies case series: Complex cases of fetal distress, labor challenges, and life-saving interventions

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
This study highlights the complexities and challenges in managing obstetric emergencies, detailing critical interventions and outcomes in various high-risk cases.
George Yared, Nour Madi, Hassan Barakat, Charlotte El Hajjar, Jihad Al Hassan, Hamza Nakib, Kariman Ghazal   +6 more
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Determinants of stillbirths occurred in health facilities in Zambezia province, Mozambique (2013-2014)

Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil
Objectives: to identify the determinants of stillbirths in Zambezia province, Mozambique. Methods: a retrospective cross-sectional ecological study was carried out in 2013-2014 by using perinatal indicators captured by the health information system in ...
Germano Pires, Maria Rosa, Minó Zangarote, Sérgio Chicumbe   +3 more
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 383-390, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson, Susan Hatt, Etaoin M. Kent, Michael P. Geary, Patrick Dicker, Zara E. Molphy, Karen Flood, Fergal D. Malone   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epidemiological, clinical, and obstetrical profile of women who used medicinal plants during labor and delivery: a retrospective survey in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region, Morocco [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
In Morocco, pregnant women commonly use phytotherapy to facilitate childbirth. However, data on the safety and effects of medicinal plants during labor remain scarce and limited from a toxicological point of view.
N. Kamel, R. El Boullani, Y. Cherrah
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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries—Maternal, fetal and sociodemographic risk factors: A retrospective register‐based study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2022
Introduction Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are severe complications to vaginal births with potentially serious long‐term consequences and large impact on quality of life.
Kristin André, Andrea Stuart, Karin Källén   +2 more
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