Tag: Childbirth
High Birth Number May Harm Cardiovascular Health in Women
Association also seen between more births, less ideal body mass
ASA: Unnecessary Opioids Often Prescribed After C-Section
Change in computerized order sets reduces use of oxycodone to treat pain after cesarean delivery
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Rates Up for Women Giving Birth
Rates of HCV infection are much higher among women with opioid use disorder
Adverse Outcomes Up for Vaginal Birth After Previous C-Section
However, women with planned VBAC more likely to breastfeed at birth, discharge, and six to eight weeks
Headache From Epidural for Labor May Up Subdural Hematoma Risk
Presumed postdural puncture headache tied to greater risk for intracranial subdural hematoma
Cesarean Section Quality Initiative Cuts Opioid Use
Preoperative and postoperative process changes lead to faster recovery without increased pain
Transfusion Reactions Up With Postpartum Blood Transfusion
Preeclampsia the single most important risk factor for transfusion reactions in this patient population
Opioid Prescribing, New Persistent Use Down After Childbirth
Strongest modifiable factor linked to new persistent use after delivery was filling Rx before delivery
Tissue Adhesive, Sterile Strips Similar After Cesarean Section
No difference seen between groups in risk for wound complications after closure of Pfannenstiel incision
Rates of Depression Up in U.S. Women at Hospital to Give Birth
U.S. rate of depressive disorders recorded during delivery hospitalization increased from 2000 to 2015
