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Prevalence, indications and fetal outcomes of operative vaginal delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa, systematic review, and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis is intended to assess the prevalence, indications, and fetal outcome of operative vaginal delivery in sub-Saharan Africa. (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - March 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Andualem Mebratu, Abbas Ahmed, Addisu Getnet Zemeskel, Asrat Alemu, Tesfaye Temesgen, Wondwosen Molla and Zerihun Figa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Vacuum-assisted delivery outcomes: is advanced maternal age a factor?
ConclusionAdvanced maternal age and VAD are not associated with higher risk for adverse outcomes. Older, nulliparous women are more likely to undergo vacuum delivery than younger parturients. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - March 3, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Does maternal oxygen administration during non-reassuring fetal status affect the umbilical artery gas measures and neonatal outcomes?
ConclusionsTrans-maternal oxygen administration for intrapartum NRFS did not affect neonatal cord blood gasses or neonatal outcomes. Thus, routine oxygen administration for intrapartum NRFS may not always be necessary. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - March 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Genital perception and vulvar appearance after childbirth: a cohort analysis of genital body image and sexuality
ConclusionMode of delivery may influence the genital perception and appearance of genitalia without a decrease of sexual life and daily activity in childbirth. (Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics)
Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - March 1, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Antibiotics in Labor and Delivery
Infections are common in obstetric care and often require specific antibiotics, depending on the infection site and prevailing organisms. Summaries of antibiotic recommendations and treatment algorithms are provided for the following conditions: routine labor, group B streptococcus prophylaxis, preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, operative vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, obstetric anal sphincter lacerations, chorioamnionitis, postpartum endometritis, infections of the urinary tract, and bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis. (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics)
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - February 22, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Joanna M. Izewski, Brandon Z. Bell, David M. Haas Source Type: research

Application value of analgesia throughout labor and analgesia during the first stage of labor in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension
CONCLUSION: For patients with PIH, the application of analgesia throughout labor had a positive analgesic effect, effectively controlling the changes in blood pressure and ensuring the health of newborns. This is worthy of widespread clinical application.PMID:36806526 | DOI:10.3233/THC-220680 (Source: Technology and Health Care)
Source: Technology and Health Care - February 22, 2023 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Mo Yang Na Yang Zhanqiu Yan Yan Tong Xiumei Zhao Chengmin Gu Caiyun Gao Qing Yang Source Type: research