Introduction The use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) has become common practice in obstetric medicine and is used in up to 40% of deliveries. Despite its benefits, the risks associated ...

The objectives of the reviews are: (1) to identify, consolidate and analyse the literature on paternal preconception health on pregnancy and intrapartum outcomes, and (2) to identify, consolidate and ...

Meconium-stained amniotic fuid (MSAF) is observed in 5% to 20% of laboring patients, with the incidence reaching ...

The goal of intrapartum management is to maintain normoglycemia in order to prevent neonatal hypoglycemia. Patients with diet-controlled diabetes will not require intrapartum insulin and may ...

Recent study investigated the association of epidural labor analgesia (ELA) with maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with ...

NHS Trust pleaded guilty to six charges of failing to provide safe care and treatment to three babies and their mothers.

Women with an unplanned cesarean delivery had increased odds of developing postpartum depression and attending postpartum ...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Region 12 has launched the “First 1,000 Days” program to address ...

Adele was born in “poor condition” and a decision was made to withdraw care, with a post-mortem examination finding she died ...

Adele was born in "poor condition" and a decision was made to withdraw care, with a post-mortem examination finding she died as a result of severe intrapartum hypoxia. Daniela said: "People who ...

Planning to give birth in a primary unit was associated with similar or reduced odds of intrapartum interventions and similar odds of all measured neonatal well-being indicators. Conclusions The ...

Through Bethel’s M.S. in Nurse-Midwifery program, you’ll earn the credentials to provide sexual and reproductive healthcare, primary care, care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and newborn ...