Preterm meconium‐stained amniotic fluid: A red flag for infection and adverse perinatal outcomes
Abstract Objective Meconium‐stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) is uncommon in preterm deliveries and raises concerns about maternal and neonatal infectious risks. We aimed to evaluate maternal, perinatal, and microbiological outcomes in preterm deliveries complicated by MSAF compared to clear amniotic fluid (AF) and to assess outcomes in preterm versus term
Raneen Abu Shqara +3 more
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Obstetric and Neonatal Outcomes of Using Mechanical Methods in Cases of Pregnancy Requiring Cervical Ripening Following Premature Rupture of the Membranes at Term. [PDF]
Yokoyama N, Suzuki S.
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Abstract Objective This large cohort study investigates the impact of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) on maternal and neonatal outcomes in breech deliveries. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of vaginal breech delivery and its possible risk factors and to facilitate more informed decision‐making within the counseling process ...
Emmy Rasch +6 more
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Maternal outcomes among women with intellectual disabilities in comparison with the general population (IDcare). [PDF]
Axmon A +4 more
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Abstract Mid‐trimester pregnancy loss (MTL), defined as a pregnancy loss occurring between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks of gestation, causes significant physical and emotional distress to women and presents clinical challenges to healthcare professionals. It is acknowledged that in low‐resource settings, this guideline might be applicable to births up to 28
Caroline E. Fox +46 more
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Low-dose oral misoprostol vs. oxytocin in premature rupture of membranes at ≥ 36 weeks: a comparison of labor induction outcomes and postpartum hemorrhage risk. [PDF]
Yang Y, Yu Z, Shi H, Wang Y, Zhao Y.
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A Rational Approach to Pharmacotherapy in Pregnancy
Abstract Most pregnant individuals are exposed to at least one medication, whether prescription or over the counter, during pregnancy. Despite the ubiquity of medication use in pregnancy, there remains no standardized framework to guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate pharmacotherapy that balances maternal needs with fetal safety. This gap
Gregory W. Kirschen +2 more
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Failed induction of labor and associated factors among women receiving induction at public hospitals of Kembata zone in central Ethiopia. [PDF]
Lonsako AA +6 more
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Objective To describe the application of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) in monitoring cardiac function in cases of fetal intra‐abdominal umbilical vein varix (FIUVV). Methods The sample consisted of all cases of FIUVV diagnosed in a tertiary medical center between 2018 and 2023 that were assessed by sonographic fetal TAPSE.
Yossi Geron +8 more
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Characteristics and outcomes associated with multiple triage visits among patients with suspected preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes. [PDF]
Hamilton JL +20 more
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