Tag: Childbirth
Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section
Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding
Patterns of Vaginal Microbiota Linked to Preterm Delivery
Findings have important implications for predicting premature labor, a major global health problem
Higher Mortality Tied to Planned Vaginal Breech Delivery
Findings compared to planned cesarean delivery in large meta-analysis
Increasing Trend Toward Use of ‘Laborists’ in Hospitals
Trend increasing as hospitals seek to improve patient safety and more doctors want to be salaried
Cervical Cerclage Rates Remain Steady
Multiple gestation, prior preterm birth are commonly associated with cerclage use
Questionable Benefit for Episiotomy in Vacuum Delivery
Rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries up in parous women with mediolateral, median episiotomy
Facility Costs of Hospital Birth Vary by Nearly $10K Across U.S.
Evaluation of hospital practices may offer opportunities for cost reduction
More Specific Newborn Names Could Help Reduce Medical Errors
Incorporating mothers' names into newborns' IDs led to a drop in patient mix-ups, say researchers
Higher Pregnancy/Childbirth Risks for Women With Epilepsy
But complications or maternal death during delivery are still rare
Meta-Analysis: Gum Chewing Beneficial After Cesarean Delivery
Gum chewing linked to improvements in major outcomes of digestive system activation
