Early versus late amniotomy for labor induction: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

Doctors who rupture the amniotic membranes of pregnant women undergoing labor induction may need to consider the timing of rupture and the dose of the inducing drug to prevent infection and compression of the umbilical cord. Researchers compared the outcomes of women undergoing labor induction, 106 of whom had their membranes ruptured early in labor and 103 of whom did not have their membranes ruptured until their cervices were dilated halfway. Women whose membranes were ruptured early had shorter labors but a higher incidence of infection and serious umbilical cord compression. The risk of infection was reduced if they received oxytocin every 30 minutes rather than every 60 minutes. Labor induction may need to be tailored according to the risks and reasons for induction.

Methods, Surgery, Fetal membranes, Labor, Induced (Obstetrics), Induced labor

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Comparison between oral and intramuscular dexamethasone in suppressing unconjugated estriol levels during the third trimester

Article Abstract:

Oral dexamethasone appears to be as effective as intramuscular dexamethasone injection in the suppression of serum estriol levels in pregnant women at high-risk for premature labor. Dexamethasone therapy reduces medical complications in premature infants. Researchers compared the two forms of treatment in 24 pregnant women. Both drug forms similarly suppressed unconjugated estriol levels in the women, a marker for adrenal suppression in the fetus.

Fetus, Physiological aspects, Drug therapy, Dosage and administration, Premature birth, Estrogen, Estrogens, Dexamethasone

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Antibiotic use in pregnancy and drug-resistant infant sepsis

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women who take antibiotics during pregnancy may increase the risk of a drug-resistant bacterial infection in their baby. This was the conclusion of a study of 8,474 pregnant women.

Causes of, Risk factors, Pregnant women, Drug resistance in microorganisms, Microbial drug resistance, Bacterial infections, Drug use

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