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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 +7 more
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Background Although pregnancy-related laparotomy is a major intervention, literature is limited to small case-control or single center studies. We aimed to identify national incidence rates for postpartum laparotomy related to severe acute maternal ...
Tom Witteveen +5 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
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 +3 more
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Comparison of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section [PDF]
Background and Objective: Previous cesarean sections are the most common cause of increased cesarean section in many parts of the world, although it is not always necessary.
S Gholampour +4 more
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Adjunct clinical interventions that influence vaginal birth after cesarean rates: systematic review
Background Rates of cesarean deliveries have been increasing, and contributes to the rising number of elective cesarean deliveries in subsequent pregnancies with associated maternal and neonatal risks.
Aireen Wingert +5 more
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
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 +7 more
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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC) [PDF]
Simmons, Jessica. (2011). Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC).
Simmons, Jessica
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of potentially life‐threatening maternal conditions (PLTCs) on functional disability at 6 months postpartum. Methods This prospective cohort study was done at 10 hospitals in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. A total of 1027 postpartum women (341 with PLTCs and 686 without) were enrolled into
Fitiwi Tinsae Baykemagn +3 more
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Plain English Summary During a qualitative study where providers at one public hospital in Guatemala were interviewed about their beliefs, attitudes, and general practices regarding mode of delivery among women with a history of prior cesarean birth ...
Margo S. Harrison +5 more
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Association between annual twin delivery volume and severe postpartum hemorrhage in twin pregnancies
Abstract Objective To assess the association between the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and the annual twin delivery volume of maternity units. Methods JUmeaux MODe d'Accouchement (JUMODA) was a national observational prospective population‐based cohort of twin deliveries in 176 French maternity units performing more than 1500 annual ...
Victoire Pauphilet +6 more
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