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Instruments for assisted vaginal birth. [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2021 BACKGROUND Assisted vaginal births are carried out to expedite birth for the benefit of mothers and babies but are sometimes associated with significant morbidity for both.
Ganga Verma +5 more
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The vaginal microbiome and preterm birth [PDF]
Nature Medicine, 2019 The incidence of preterm birth exceeds 10% worldwide. There are significant disparities in the frequency of preterm birth among populations within countries, and women of African ancestry disproportionately bear the burden of risk in the United States ...
Jennifer M. Fettweis +46 more
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Episiotomy for vaginal birth [PDF]
, 2009 Episiotomy is done to prevent severe perineal tears, but its routine use has been questioned. The relative effects of midline compared with midlateral episiotomy are unclear.The objective of this review was to assess the effects of restrictive use of episiotomy compared with routine episiotomy during vaginal birth.We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and
Guillermo Carroli, Luciano Mignini
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Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine, 2020 Abstract Operative Vaginal Birth (OVB) refers to the birth of a baby where the operator assists the delivery using either a forceps or vacuum device. The obstetrician in training needs to develop expertise in both vacuum and forceps for non-rotational delivery and at least one technique for rotational delivery.
O. Oduola, N. Garry, D. Murphy
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021 Introduction: The rate of primary cesarean section is on the rising trend. Vaginal birth after cesarean section can be an alternative to reduce cesarean section worldwide.
Ratna Khatri +4 more
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Machine learning approach for the prediction of postpartum hemorrhage in vaginal birth
Scientific Reports, 2021 Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal morbidity. Clinical prediction of postpartum hemorrhage remains challenging, particularly in the case of a vaginal birth. We studied machine learning models to predict postpartum hemorrhage.
M. Akazawa +3 more
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The vaginal microbiome and the risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Scientific Reports, 2022 Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads to preterm birth.
U. Gudnadottir +7 more
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BMJ Paediatrics Open, 2022 Objective To investigate neonatal outcomes within 28 days in the subsequent birth in women who gave birth to their first baby by caesarean section (CS).Design and setting National retrospective population-based register study. A cohort of 94 451 neonates
Anna Dencker +7 more
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Reproducing fear: the effect of birth stories on nulligravid women’s birth preferences
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021 Objective Preference for caesarean birth is associated with higher fear and lower self-efficacy for vaginal birth. Vicarious experience is a strong factor influencing self-efficacy in nulligravid women, and is increasingly accessible via digital and ...
Yvette D. Miller, Marion Danoy-Monet
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Comparison of Regret and Hopelessness in Primiparous Iranian Women Following Vaginal Birth and Cesarean Section [PDF]
Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2022 Background & aim: The rate of unnecessary caesarean section are exceptionally high in some countries, including Iran. Though women may choose their mode of delivery, negative feelings of regret and hopelessness can occur in relation to decision-making ...
Hayede Arbabi +3 more
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