UNLABELLED The standard practice during the third stage of labour of Dutch midwives and obstetricians was elucidated by a questionnaire mailed to all Dutch midwives and obstetricians. Prophylactic oxytocics in the third stage are used as a routine by 55% of the obstetricians and only 10% of the midwives. Oxytocin is the drug of first choice. CONCLUSION Routine use of prophylactic oxytocics in...

AN acute problem faces manufacturers in the southwestern states, including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, because of the present freight rate structure which discriminates against this region and favors the northeastern part of the United States . The competitive disadvantage of Oklahoma and the Southwest resulting from discriminatory rates is a material factor retarding the general e...

Fear and anxiety due to severe labor pains could also lead prolonged labor. The efforts made accelerate the second stage process are by providing emotional support with of a camera. mother is allowed observe development state her baby's head through video on tablet or laptop screen. Furthermore, mother's level becomes more provoked motivated strain faster. This study aims determine effect camer...

Labor necessitates continuous adjustments of cardiac autonomic reflexes by alternate activation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that predominates during the first stage of labor is unclear and needs to be further investigated. The study aimed to compare heart rate variability (HRV) in pregnant women in the third trimeste...

I TRUST that a discussion on the management of the third stage of labour will not prove to be devoid of interest, for the matter is one of importance to both the parturient woman and her attendant, whether the latter be midwife or doctor. That controversy has ranged round the proper conduct of the third stage is common knowledge to all who have studied the older obstetrical works, but it may no...

BACKGROUND Policy makers and health professionals are progressively using evidence-based rationale to guide their decisions. There has long been controversy regarding which maternal position is more appropriate during the first stage of labor. This problem has been examined often and repeatedly and the optimal recommendation remains unclear. METHODS This is a systematic review of the effect o...

background: the present study discussed the effect of lamaze practices on the outcome of pregnancy and labor in primpara women referring to selected hospital of tehran university of medical sciences in 2005. methods: this study was a controlled semi-experimental clinical trial. samples included 70 selected women referring to selected hospitals in tehran. the subjects were divided into control a...

Occurrence of dystocia Dystocia is relatively uncommon in with a herd goal of fewer than 5 % of birthings requiring assistance. Problem birthings may be defined as failure of transition from stage I to stage II labor or when little to no progress is made for 30 minutes or more after the start of stage II labor. Stage I labor is defined as preparation for fetal expulsion and includes restlessnes...