Tag: Childbirth
Very Premature Infants Benefit From Later Cord Clamping
Better blood pressure, less need for transfusions with delayed clamping
PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins
Risk particularly increased for spontaneous preterm delivery, very preterm birth
Equally Safe Delivery for Low Risk by Family Doctors, Ob-Gyns
But outcomes for high-risk are best at higher-volume, more specialized hospitals
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
