March 30th 2023
Multiple studies have indicated a greater risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality when births occur in out-of-hospital settings.
PROLONG study contradicts earlier findings on 17-OHPC
November 6th 2019Although a 2003 clinical trial overwhelmingly found that 17-α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) significantly decreases recurrent preterm birth (PTB) and neonatal morbidity, a recently published study in the American Journal of Perinatology found drastically different results.
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Using maternal serum endocan to predict preterm birth
October 25th 2019Maternal serum endocan level may be a useful marker for predicting preterm birth (PTB) within 7 days in patients with threatened preterm labor, according to a recent study in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.
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6 steps for IUD placement at the time of a cesarean delivery
October 17th 2019Immediate postplacental insertion of an IUD is not only convenient for the patient, but also safe and effective for postpartum contraception. Here's what to be mindful of when performing the procedure following cesarean delivery.
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Combined therapy to prevent preterm delivery in high-risk women?
September 17th 2019Combined rescue therapy with vaginal progesterone, cervical cerclage and the Arabin cervical pessary may have potential in pregnant women with a short cervical length and a high background risk for preterm delivery, according to new research.
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The four classifications of perineal lacerations
September 2nd 2019Perineal laceration occur in up to 80% of vaginal deliveries and the severity of lacerations varies from minor lacerations that affect the skin or superficial structures of the perineum to more severe lacerations that damage the muscles fo the anal sphincter complex and rectum.
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