Descent of the fetal head during active pushing: a secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study investigating ultrasound examinations before an operative vaginal delivery.

CONCLUSION: Lack of fetal head descent during active pushing was associated with longer duration of operative vaginal delivery and higher frequency of cesarean section. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - May 21, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Kahrs BH, Usman S, Ghi T, Youssef A, Torkildsen EA, Lindtjørn E, Østborg TB, Benediktsdottir S, Brooks L, Harmsen L, Salvesen KÅ, Lees CC, Eggebø TM Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research