Fetal Cardiac Function in Early Labour and Intrapartum Outcomes: A Prospective Observational Study
ABSTRACT Objective To assess fetal myocardial deformation in normo‐oxygenated foetuses in early labour and its relationship with intrapartum outcomes. Design Single centre prospective study. Setting Referral tertiary maternity unit. Population Uncomplicated singleton term pregnancies in early labour. Methods Two‐dimensional (2D) ultrasound clips of the
Andrea Dall'Asta +7 more
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Objective monitoring of postpartum uterine activity: a systematic scoping review. [PDF]
Berben PBQ +7 more
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Clinical Practice Guidelines on Normal Labour and Childbirth: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are essential for promoting evidence‐based maternal and neonatal care, but inconsistencies in recommendations can be confusing. Objectives To analyse the quality and reporting of international CPGs for normal birth and summarise the recommendations.
María Loreto Hernández‐Martínez +5 more
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Effect of labor dance on induction duration, first-stage labor, and maternal anxiety in pregnant women with term premature rupture of membranes: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Zheng J, Wang B, Duan D, Wu Y, Yang L.
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Higher birth trauma ratings are predicted by women not having other children, maternal complications, lower birth satisfaction, and no postpartum skin‐to‐skin contact. Higher childbirth‐related post‐traumatic stress symptoms are predicted by younger maternal age, no previous children, current mental health difficulties, previous trauma, emergency ...
Rebecca Webb +3 more
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<i>Limosilactobacillus reuteri</i> normalizes gut microbiota dysfunction and social deficits of rat offspring associated with prenatal exposure to stress. [PDF]
Zhang F, Xu W, Zeng R, Chen J, Huang J.
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Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are a significant complication of vaginal birth. Methods: This retrospective cohort included 13,651 term spontaneous vaginal deliveries at a single medical center (2020‐2025). Midwife experience (early, mid, and highly experienced), shift timing, and OASIS incidence were analyzed.
Raneen Abu Shqara +5 more
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Divergent Effects of Peripheral vs. Central Oxytocin Administration on Observational Fear Behavior in Male and Female Mice. [PDF]
Fu Y +5 more
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Decision‐Making and Knowledge Around Inductions of Labor: A Survey Study in Ireland
This study explored women's experiences of decision‐making and knowledge of inductions of labor (IOL) in Ireland. Using a national online survey of 1091 respondents who gave birth between 2018 and 2023, the research reveals substantial gaps in informed consent and autonomy.
Allison Panaro +2 more
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