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January 1, 2025
Cesarean birth is the most common surgical procedure in the United States, accounting for up to one-third of all births nationally. Compared to vaginal delivery, cesarean section is associated with higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. The nuan ...
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January 1, 2020
Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) occurs commonly with a prevalence of 50–80% for nausea and up to 50% for vomiting and retching. The pathophysiology of NVP is most likely multifactorial. Hypotheses include psychological factors, evolutionary adap ...
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January 1, 2018
The primary aim of preconception and interconception care is to improve maternal health and birth outcome for mother, infant and family through prevention and interventions. Preconception care is defined by interventions that aim to identify and modify bio ...
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January 1, 2018
Traumatic injury complicates 6% to 8% of all pregnancies and is a leading cause of nonobstetric maternal death. Traumatic injuries may increase the risk for fetal death, premature rupture of membranes, uterine rupture, placental abruption, and emergent ces ...
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January 1, 2017
Traditionally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss in excess of 500 mL after a vaginal delivery and greater than 1000 mL following a cesarean delivery. Severe hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal death worldwide accounting for a ...
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