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Evaluation of paperless partogram as a bedside tool in the management of labor

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2013
Introduction: The partogram has been heralded as one of the most important advances in modern obstetric care. However, some healthcare practitioners, especially in high-income countries, have questioned its effectiveness.
Kiran Agarwal, Lata Agarwal, Vijender Kumar Agrawal, Ashok Agarwal, Mahender Sharma   +4 more
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Induction of labor compared to expectant management in term nulliparas with a latent phase of labor of more than 8 hours: a randomized trial

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Background Prolonged latent phase of labor is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Preliminary data indicate that labor induction for prolonged latent phase may reduce cesarean delivery.
Patrick Naveen Sargunam, Lindy Li Mei Bak, Peng Chiong Tan, Narayanan Vallikkannu, Mat Adenan Noor Azmi, Syeda Nureena Zaidi, Sandar Tin Win, Siti Zawiah Omar   +7 more
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Oxytocin augmentation and neurotransmitters in prolonged delivery: An experimental appraisal

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X
The uterus is a highly innervated organ, and during labor, this innervation is at its highest level. Oxytocinergic fibers play an important role in labor and delivery and, in particular, the Lower Uterine Segment, cervix, and fundus are all controlled by
Antonio Malvasi, Andrea Ballini, Andrea Tinelli, Bernard Fioretti, Antonella Vimercati, Elko Gliozheni, Giorgio Maria Baldini, Eliano Cascardi, Miriam Dellino, Monica Bonetti, Ettore Cicinelli, Amerigo Vitagliano, Gianluca Raffaello Damiani   +12 more
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Maternal excessive weight gain as a potential risk factor for prolonged labor in Japanese pregnant women: The Japan Environment and Children's Study.

PLoS ONE
AimThis study aimed to determine whether excessive maternal weight gain during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of prolonged labor.MethodsWe analyzed the data regarding maternal weight gain during pregnancy for the participants of Japan ...
Satoshi Shinohara, Sayaka Horiuchi, Reiji Kojima, Ryoji Shinohara, Sanae Otawa, Megumi Kushima, Kunio Miyake, Hideki Yui, Tadao Ooka, Yuka Akiyama, Hiroshi Yokomichi, Zentaro Yamagata, Japan Environment and Children’s Study Group   +12 more
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Overcoming phase 1 delays: the critical component of obstetric fistula prevention programs in resource-poor countries

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2012
Background An obstetric fistula is a traumatic childbirth injury that occurs when labor is obstructed and delivery is delayed. Prolonged obstructed labor leads to the destruction of the tissues that normally separate the bladder from the vagina and ...
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Labor surplus areas (Columbus, Ohio : Online); LAUS - Labor Surplus Areas; LAUS

Description based on: Oct. 1, 2008 through Sept. 30, 2009; title from caption (viewed on Nov. 14, 2008).Lists labor surplus areas in Ohio (cities and counties), with map, and link to information on prior labor surplus ...

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Among patients undergoing induction who reach active phase, does prolonged latent phase matter?

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Objective We sought to assess whether a prolonged latent phase is associated with increased risk of cesarean delivery (CD) and adverse outcomes among patients undergoing induction of labor (IOL) reaching the active phase.Study design This was a secondary
Kira A. Bromwich, Rebecca F. Hamm, Lisa D. Levine, Jennifer A. McCoy   +3 more
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Outcome of Early Versus Delayed Oxytocin Augmentation in Nulliparous Women on the Duration of Labour and other Obstetric and Neonatal Outcome - A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Islamic International Medical College, 2011
Objectives: To determine the outcome of early versus delayed Oxytocin augmentation in nulliparous women on the duration of labor and other obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Study Design:A prospective randomized trial.
Azra Saeed Awan, Umber Bakhtiar, Ghazala Amin
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The Effect of Oxytocin Massage in the Active Phase of 1 Period On the Length of Labor

Jurnal Vocational Nursing Sciences (VNUS)
Introduction: Prolonged labor is one of the causes of maternal and fetal death; in the mother there will be infection, dehydration, exhaustion, and postpartum hemorrhage, while in the fetus there will be infection, injury, and asphyxia.
Yulia Ernida, Dewi Maritalia, Siti Rahmah, Nuraina Nuraina   +3 more
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Northwest Labor Press (Print Edition)-10-03-2014

, 2014
The Northwest Labor Press is an independent, union-supported newspaper. The print edition is mailed out twice a month to over 50,000 members of more than 80 unions in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The online edition has been maintained at nwlaborpress.
Northwest Labor Press
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