The effect of sequential use of vacuum and forceps for assisted vaginal delivery on neonatal and maternal outcomes

Article Abstract:

The use of forceps and vacuum extraction during childbirth increases the risk of complications, according to a study of 22,446 deliveries. Fetal complications included higher rates of intracranial hemorrhage, shoulder injuries, facial nerve injury, and seizure. Maternal complications included hematoma, lacerations, and hemorrhage.

Injuries, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, Obstetrical extraction, Complications

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Perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity rates among twin pairs at different gestational ages: optimal delivery timing at 37 to 38 weeks' gestation

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All women who are pregnant with twins should have labor induced at 37 to 38 weeks if they have not delivered by then. According to a study of 8,150 twin pregnancies, delivery at 37 to 38 weeks was associated with the lowest rates of death, respiratory distress syndrome, and long hospital stays.

Research, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Twins, Labor, Induced (Obstetrics), Induced labor

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Increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcome among Somali immigrants in Washington State

Article Abstract:

The comparison between maternal and neonatal morbidity among Somali immigrants, US-born African Americans and Americans in Washington State is discussed. Somali women were at higher risk of having cesarean deliveries associated with fetal distress and failed induction of labor.

United States, Health aspects, Surveys, Fetal distress, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications, Somalis

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