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Filter by:Macrosomia is associated with increased risks for both the mother and the baby, including complications during delivery, injuries, and even death. The accurate diagnosis of macrosomia is often difficult before birth. There are a number of factors that can increase the risk of macrosomia, such as maternal obesity, diabetes, and excessive weight gain during pregnancy. There are also a number of different techniques that can be used to try to predict macrosomia, but none of them are perfect. The aim of this study is to evaluate sensitivity of measuring fetal clavicle length in third trimester compared with biacromial diameter and Hadlock formula IV for prediction of fetal macrosomia.
Prolonged labor is usually managed with continuous oxytocin infusion. "Oxytocin rest" has been proposed as a strategy to resolve protracted labor in patients who have received continuous oxytocin without progress. This strategy involves discontinuing oxytocin then restarting infusion after a period of time, under the theory that washout of the oxytocin receptor will strengthen uterine contractions to improve labor progress. "Oxytocin rest" is performed on labor and delivery units across the United States. Yet, there is no randomized or prospective data to support the practice. The purpose of this study is to assess whether oxytocin rest of 60 minutes in patients with prolonged labor reduces risk for cesarean delivery.
Sodium bicarbonate is often used by athletes to improve their muscle's ability to contract and power their activity. It works by decreasing the risk of lactic acid build-up, which causes cramping and fatigue. Some research suggests that using sodium bicarbonate in labour could help to improve the ability of the uterus to contract, helping to prevent labour dystocia (stalled or slow progress in labour). This could ultimately increase the chance of spontaneous vaginal delivery. This research is being done to investigate whether drinking sodium bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda) dissolved in water as a hydration drink could benefit women in labour and increase the chance of a vaginal birth. In order to answer this question, pregnant people from London, Markham and Mississauga midwifery practices are being recruited to participate in this study. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups when they are admitted to hospital in labour. One group will be asked to drink normal fluids of their choice while they are in labour (usual care). The second group will be asked to consume a drink made of baking soda and water, as well as normal fluids of their choice. Mode of birth and the use of birth interventions will be compared between the two groups. Infant outcomes will be compared to ensure that the use this drink in labour is safe. A risk of consuming sodium bicarbonate is gastrointestinal disturbance. The number of people who reported gastrointestinal upset will also be compared between the two groups. If this study shows that those who drank sodium bicarbonate in labour had an increased chance of vaginal birth and that it is safe, this low-cost, low-risk treatment has the potential to reduce birth interventions for pregnant people and their babies.
Flipped learning is an innovative learning method in midwifery education. Studies that apply this learning method together with shoulder dystocia training have not been found in the current literature. For this reason, the study was designed as a randomized controlled study to examine the effectiveness of the flipped learning technique in shoulder dystocia management using high-valid simulation in midwifery undergraduate education.
In this study, perineal massage was applied to primiparous women who did not give birth before, as a quasi-experimental control group to determine the effects of massage on birth comfort, perineal trauma and perineal pain.
Learning skills on shoulder dystocia on doctor and midwife
Prospective, multi-center, single arm with historical control, to verify the safety and effectiveness of the Yaari Extractor used by board certified or board eligible U.S. OB/GYN physicians in the management of shoulder dystocia.
The goal of this randomized trial is to test if changing a person's position in labor can increase the chances of delivering their baby vaginally. Specifically, it aims to answer the questions: - In fetuses who are facing upwards (occiput posterior, OP) or sideways (occiput transverse, OT) during labor, does changing the patient's position during active labor to a side-lying posture with a peanut ball increase the chances of them having a successful, spontaneous vaginal delivery? - Does changing the patient's position in active labor affect the position of the baby at the time of delivery? - Do intentional position changes in labor impact patient-perceived autonomy during their labor and delivery experience? Participants will: - Receive an ultrasound during labor to determine the position of their baby - Be asked to adopt a specific position in labor (side-lying with peanut ball) if they are randomized to the study group - Receive additional ultrasounds during labor to assess their baby's position - Fill out a questionnaire about their labor experience following the delivery of their baby
Appropriate and timely care during birth is critical to the survival and health of women and their babies. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) presented the Labour Care Guide (LCG) as the new recommended tool for monitoring birth and assessing progression, replacing the WHO partograph. This evidence-based guide was designed to ensure improved quality and safety of care, and to avoid unnecessary interventions during birth. The LCG was developed to be used in all settings globally, but it has only been tested in health facilities in South America, Asia and Africa, while it has not been tested in high-income settings. Implementing a new guideline for monitoring birth is a comprehensive operation that will affect both the national economy, health systems, and individual patients; therefore, further research on the possible advantages is needed before national enrolment. Hence, the trial proposed in this application is crucial to form the required foundation of knowledge. The trial will be conducted in labour wards at ten hospitals, covering all health regions in Norway, and the established Norwegian Research Network for Clinical Studies in Obstetrics (NORBIRTH), with dedicated local principal investigators, will provide a robust research environment. This trial will test the effect of the LCG. Results from this trial will provide knowledge needed to determine a future implementation of the LCG in Norway.
Management of impacted fetal head during second stage cesarean requires careful and gentle attention to various surgical steps for delivery of a fetus without adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, mostly by an experienced surgeon as in such situations, the lower uterine segment may be over-distended and indistinguishable from the vagina. Therefore, the uterine incision may inadvertently be placed too low, or in the vagina. Also, it may be difficult for the operating surgeon to maneuver his hand below the deeply engaged fetal head, which may be further compounded by the presence of molding and edema on the fetal head (caput succedaneum). This prospective controlled study was conducted at labor ward of department of obstetrics and gynecology at Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital to compare between the two techniques. A total of 70 pregnant women were enrolled and divided into two equal groups.