• The use of azithromycin reduces maternal infection in women during unplanned cesarean delivery, but its effect on those with planned vaginal delivery is unknown. (nih.gov)
  • The aim of the present study is to compare the short term maternal and neonatal outcomes between vacuum and forceps delivery.Material and methods: We conducted a medical record review of live born singleton, vacuum and forceps-deliveries. (hippokratia.gr)
  • There were more caesarean (83.3%, 55/66) than vaginal deliveries (16.7%, 11/66) and postpartum haemorrhage occurred in 3.9% (3/76) of women exposed to SC. (karger.com)
  • Infection during pregnancy has been associated with preterm deliveries and low-birth-weight infants. (medscape.com)
  • The primary outcome will be operative delivery (defined as vacuum, forceps and/or caesarean section deliveries). (biomedcentral.com)
  • These are considered severe lacerations, and they occur in approximately 5 percent of vaginal deliveries. (aafp.org)
  • Epidural analgesia has become more popular and, in some institutions, is used in more than 70 percent of vaginal deliveries. (aafp.org)
  • The study was a retrospective cohort analysis of all vertex vaginal deliveries at one hospital from June 1996 through June 2000. (aafp.org)
  • The authors identify interventions in labor and delivery as cesarean or surgically assisted vaginal deliveries. (asu.edu)
  • An analysis of the UK Obstetric Surveillance System shows that uterine rupture -- a serious complication of pregnancy in which the wall of the uterus tears during pregnancy or early labor -- is rare but for women who have previously had a cesarean section, the risk of rupture increases with the number of previous cesarean deliveries, a short interval since the last cesarean section, and with induced labor. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In conclusion, anxiety/depression should be considered when evaluating pregnant women's risk of complications such as preeclampsia and non-vaginal deliveries. (diva-portal.org)
  • Physical and organizational job stressors in pregnancy and associations with primary cesarean deliveries. (cdc.gov)
  • Of 210 women in labour in Basra maternity and child hospital, 97 underwent vaginal breech deliveries and 113 delivered by caesarean section. (who.int)
  • Birth trauma was restricted to vaginal deliveries. (who.int)
  • 3500-4000 g birth weight in vaginal deliveries. (who.int)
  • When reviewing personal protective equipment, the hospital staff did importantly point out the often imperfect adherence to the use of PPE during labor and delivery, so they expressed concern over the patient's history of Ebola virus disease because large volumes of blood and amniotic fluid are often encountered in typical, uncomplicated vaginal deliveries. (cdc.gov)
  • however, neither CDC nor the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists had tailored recommendations for PPE specifically for vaginal or cesarean deliveries for any patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Different maternal and neonatal outcomes have been proposed by many reports. (hippokratia.gr)
  • Maternal and neonatal outcomes were also assessed. (hippokratia.gr)
  • The aim of the present study is to evaluate success rates of trial of labor after caesarean section (TOLAC), as well as maternal and neonatal outcomes after the establishment of the recent guidelines. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A subgroup analysis was performed to compare neonatal outcomes after successful TOLAC and operative vaginal delivery with those after failed TOLAC and secondary CD. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly in the subgroup analysis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Maternal and neonatal outcomes were similar in both groups. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of our study is to present the effect of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in pregnancy and evaluate its impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes. (degruyter.com)
  • In alignment to other studies, our data show that the course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy in the majority of cases is mild and neonatal outcomes also appear favorable. (degruyter.com)
  • The objective of our study is to present the maternal and neonatal outcomes of COVID-19 positive pregnant women, who were admitted to our tertiary maternity hospital since the beginning of the pandemic in Greece. (degruyter.com)
  • These criteria include an established natural history, ability to achieve accurate prenatal diagnosis, absence of fully effective perinatal treatment due to prolonged need for neonatal intensive care, experimental evidence that fetoscopic repair may mitigate adverse effects and improve fetal and neonatal outcomes, and demonstration of the maternal and fetal safety of fetoscopy in high-volume expert fetal centers. (isuog.org)
  • to compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes among adolescent and adult mothers. (bvsalud.org)
  • prevalence of risk factors for obstetric and neonatal outcomes of adolescents aged 10-14 requires careful health evaluation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tube. (wikipedia.org)
  • Uterine rupture is when the muscular wall of the uterus tears during childbirth or, less commonly, during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • A cesarean birth, or cesarean section, means that a physician will deliver an infant by cutting open the abdomen and the uterus, and no vaginal birth will occur. (asu.edu)
  • A Caesarean is a surgical procedure, also known as a Caesarean section or C-section, used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus when vaginal delivery is not possible or safe. (definitions.net)
  • If your previous C-section incision is located horizontally across the base of the uterus, vaginal delivery may be possible. (healthnews.com)
  • Patients with vaginitis almost always present with a chief complaint of abnormal vaginal discharge. (medscape.com)
  • This is accompanied by a thick, odorless, white vaginal discharge (with an appearance similar to that of cottage cheese), which can be minimal. (medscape.com)
  • however, if a vaginal discharge suggests an STD, question all children (or their caretakers) regarding possible sexual abuse. (medscape.com)
  • BV is a highly prevalent condition and the most common cause of vaginal discharge worldwide ( 972 ). (cdc.gov)
  • For purposes of this indication, a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis is usually defined by the presence of a homogeneous vaginal discharge that (a) has a pH of greater than 4.5, (b) emits a "fishy" amine odor when mixed with a 10% KOH solution, and (c) contains clue cells on microscopic examination. (theodora.com)
  • Recommendations for gynecologic examinations include vaginal and cervical digital palpation, which may provide the only evidence of clear cell adenocarcinoma. (aafp.org)
  • Obstetric causes of first trimester bleeding include the following: Early pregnancy loss is a term often used interchangeably with spontaneous abortion and miscarriage and refers to pregnancy loss during the first trimester. (wikipedia.org)
  • This systematic review evaluates maternal tolerance and obstetric and perinatal outcomes following sildenafil citrate (SC) use in human pregnancy. (karger.com)
  • Objective To implement a vaginal delivery of the second twin simulation program for obstetric and gynecology residents, to reduce maternal-fetal mortality in the management of twin pregnancies in the delivery room. (researchgate.net)
  • Because of the higher risk of spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and preterm delivery, obstetric consultation may be required for pregnant women who had in utero diethylstilbestrol exposure. (aafp.org)
  • In this multicountry, placebo-controlled, randomized trial, we assigned women who were in labor at 28 weeks' gestation or more and who were planning a vaginal delivery to receive a single 2-g oral dose of azithromycin or placebo. (nih.gov)
  • Among women planning a vaginal delivery, a single oral dose of azithromycin resulted in a significantly lower risk of maternal sepsis or death than placebo but had little effect on newborn sepsis or death. (nih.gov)
  • The authors say: "Although uterine rupture is associated with significant maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, even amongst women with a previous caesarean section planning a vaginal delivery in their current pregnancy, it is rare, occurring in only one of every 500 women. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of pregnancy in women with previous one cesarean section in relation to vaginal delivery and maternal and perinatal complications. (amrita.edu)
  • The benefits of vaginal birth, such as rapid maternal recovery, fewer maternal complications in future pregnancies, and a potentially lower risk of childhood diseases (such as allergies, asthma, or obesity) should be taken into account [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Une étude clinique randomisée réalisée à Babol, en République islamique d'Iran, a comparé les complications cliniques et la fonction sexuelle après une hystérectomie subtotale et une hystérectomie abdominale totale. (who.int)
  • In the PID Evaluation and Clinical Health (PEACH) study, endometritis was not found to be associated with subsequent pregnancy-related complications, chronic pelvic pain, or infertility. (medscape.com)
  • Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen that was used to prevent miscarriage and other pregnancy complications between 1938 and 1971 in the United States. (aafp.org)
  • 1 , 2 In 1953, it was demonstrated that DES did not prevent miscarriage and other pregnancy complications. (aafp.org)
  • Patients who achieved pregnancy were further divided into 2 groups according to the length of menstruation, and the mode of delivery and complications were recorded separately between the groups. (researchsquare.com)
  • They hypothesize that young maternal age could be related to some pregnancy or labor complications. (asu.edu)
  • Given the major complications associated with multiple cesareans, to both mother and baby, women should carefully evaluate the immediate risks in the current pregnancy with the longer-term risks of multiple cesareans. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Maternal Age Risk factors for complications during pregnancy include Preexisting maternal disorders Physical and social characteristics (eg, age) Problems in previous pregnancies (eg, a previous history. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Not wanting to risk pregnancy complications, women often assume their babies must be born by c-section if they had a previous c-section. (healthnews.com)
  • For many women, a trial of labor with the hope of vaginal delivery allows them to be closely monitored and promotes decreased complications. (healthnews.com)
  • Common causes of early pregnancy bleeding include ectopic pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, and pregnancy loss. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ectopic pregnancy occurs in under 2% of pregnancies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nontubal ectopic pregnancy refers to an ectopic pregnancy that occurs in the ovary, cervix, or intra-abdominal cavity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sexually transmitted infections may be present without symptoms or with symptoms that are mild and transient, but they may have severe long-term consequences such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic illness and premature death. (who.int)
  • There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups with different menstrual periods for mode of delivery, ectopic pregnancy, early miscarriage, late miscarriage, week of gestation of delivery, fetal weight and fetal length in patients after fresh embryo transfer with antagonist regimen. (researchsquare.com)
  • Her past surgical history included salpingectomy resulting from an ectopic pregnancy five years ago. (ispub.com)
  • Among 22,683 consultations, no difference was observed in the location, size, morphology or gestational age at the first ultrasound examination or at diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy between women diagnosed before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (isuog.org)
  • The findings suggest that women continued to access appropriate care for ectopic pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with no evidence of diagnostic delay or an increase in adverse outcome. (isuog.org)
  • The premature disruption of the amniotic membrane and preterm delivery have also been associated with specific microbes present in the vaginal microbiome. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • The results reported that Lactobacillus species play a major role in maintaining the low diversity in the vaginal microbial community, and the decrease in the abundance of these species is associated with preterm delivery. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Background: The rate of operative vaginal delivery has remained stable the last decade, however the rate of vacuum has increased against forceps application. (hippokratia.gr)
  • Conclusion: Results of the present study indicate that both modes of instrumental vaginal delivery are safe with respect to maternal morbidity and neonatal trauma. (hippokratia.gr)
  • Approximately 6%-7% of perinatally exposed (i.e., exposed during pregnancy or delivery) infants and children will acquire HCV infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Studies have estimated that chronic HCV infection will develop in 5.8%-7.2% of all perinatally exposed (i.e., exposed during pregnancy or delivery) infants and children ( 13 , 14 ), and curative direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy can be administered beginning at age 3 years ( 15 , 16 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Randomized controlled trials have reported conflicting results regarding the efficacy of uterine massage for the prevention of PPH after vaginal delivery [3, 4,12]. (researchgate.net)
  • The results of our study show that routine uterine massage after vaginal delivery shortens the third stage of labor and the placenta emerges in a significantly shorter time. (researchgate.net)
  • Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of uterine massage performed before placental delivery on the third stage of labor and postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery. (researchgate.net)
  • group 1 received uterine massage after vaginal delivery before placental delivery (n: 128) and group 2 did not receive massage (n: 114). (researchgate.net)
  • Further studies will be needed to evaluate the role of operative vaginal delivery and the duration of the second stage of labor in TOLAC. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For mild cases following vaginal delivery, oral antibiotics in an outpatient setting may be adequate (see Treatment and Management, as well as Medication). (medscape.com)
  • Objective: To compare outcomes of women with low-lying placenta by planned mode of delivery and distance from the internal os distance. (researchgate.net)
  • The authors collected data relevant to the mode of delivery and the perinatal outcome. (bmj.com)
  • 11 women achieved spontaneous vaginal delivery, two had an operative vaginal delivery. (bmj.com)
  • There is recent evidence of a possible relationship between vaginal trichomoniasis and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly premature rupture of the membranes and preterm delivery. (cdc.gov)
  • In another study, only 15 percent of obese women with a previous cesarean delivery succeeded in having a subsequent vaginal delivery (Chauhan and colleagues, 2001). (health.am)
  • There is level 2 evidence that prophylactic manual rotation reduces the caesarean section rate and assisted vaginal delivery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Manual rotation from the OP to the occiput anterior (OA) position is a safe, relatively simple and easy to perform procedure that could reduce the operative delivery rate (defined as vacuum delivery, forceps delivery and/or caesarean section) and therefore increase the chances of a normal vaginal birth [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • ABSTRACT: Objective: This paper aims at assessing outcomes following induction of labor and characteristics likely to predict vaginal delivery. (scirp.org)
  • Conclusion Induction of labor in our setting in order to get vaginal delivery is affected of a high risk of adverse outcomes such as failure of induction, cesarean delivery, fetal and neonatal distress. (scirp.org)
  • Perineal trauma during vaginal delivery can have long-term adverse effects, including perineal pain, dyspareunia, and chronic fecal incontinence, and may increase the risk of development of recto-vaginal fistulas. (aafp.org)
  • Carroll and associates assessed the question of whether epidural analgesia is an independent risk factor for severe perineal laceration during vaginal delivery. (aafp.org)
  • To qualify for the study, patients had to have a spontaneous or induced vaginal delivery of a singleton, live neonate of at least 36 weeks' gestation. (aafp.org)
  • The authors conclude that epidural analgesia during vaginal delivery increases the risk of severe perineal lacerations secondary to a threefold increase in the risk of instrumentation use. (aafp.org)
  • The use of instrumentation during vaginal delivery more than tripled the risk of severe perineal lacerations in this study. (aafp.org)
  • Vaginal infections are associated with a substantial negative impact on day-to-day functioning and adverse pregnancy outcomes including preterm delivery, low birth weight, and increased infant mortality in addition to predisposition to HIV/AIDS. (biospace.com)
  • In July 2015, Ana J. Torvie, Lisa S. Callegari, Melissa A. Schiff, and Katherine E. Debiec published 'Labor and Delivery Outcomes among Young Adolescents,' hereafter 'Labor and Delivery Outcomes,' in the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology . (asu.edu)
  • While previous studies had yielded conflicting results, 'Labor and Delivery Outcomes' reports generalized trends about young adolescents in labor and delivery. (asu.edu)
  • The authors of 'Labor and Delivery Outcomes' present new research that calls into question the notion that patients under the age of fifteen are more likely than adults aged twenty years or older to need delivery interventions. (asu.edu)
  • Their research confirms, however, neonatal risks associated with adolescent pregnancies and births, such as low birth weight and preterm delivery. (asu.edu)
  • A surgically assisted or operative vaginal delivery requires the assistance of tools such as a vacuum or forceps, as the person in labor has difficulties birthing the infant through the vagina. (asu.edu)
  • Labor and Delivery Outcomes' consists of four sections, including an unnamed introductory section, 'Materials and Methods,' 'Results,' and 'Comment. (asu.edu)
  • In 'Materials and Methods,' the authors describe their population-based study, in which they reviewed labor and delivery hospital records and sorted labor and delivery outcomes by age group. (asu.edu)
  • The researchers found that overall, the incidence of uterine rupture was 0.2 per 1000 pregnancies but in women with a previous caesarean section, 0.21% of pregnancies resulted in uterine rupture in women planning vaginal delivery and 0.03% in those experiencing a repeat caesarean delivery. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We're looking at cesarean delivery versus vaginal delivery. (ajmc.com)
  • We are looking at wound repair after cesarean delivery or vaginal delivery. (ajmc.com)
  • Recent studies have linked BV to adverse pregnancy and gynecologic outcomes, such as preterm labor and delivery, low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, post-Cesarean endometritis, and post-abortal and post-hysterectomy infections. (cdc.gov)
  • Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between exposure to physical and organizational job stressors during pregnancy and cesarean delivery. (cdc.gov)
  • Adjusted multivariate regression analyses estimated associations between heavy lifting, frequent bending, high noise, extreme temperature, prolonged standing and organizational stressors (shift work , inflexible schedules, effort-reward ratio), and primary cesarean (vs vaginal) delivery, controlling for covariates. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusion: Associations were found between modifiable exposure to physical job stressors during pregnancy and cesarean delivery. (cdc.gov)
  • Management of Vaginal Delivery in a Parturient with Ewing's Sarcoma of the Adrenal Gland. (ispub.com)
  • As malignancies in pregnancy are rare, few reports of this tumor during pregnancy can be found and those discuss delivery via cesarean. (ispub.com)
  • The location and size of this tumor present several considerations for the anesthesiologist if a vaginal delivery is planned. (ispub.com)
  • As a result of the tumor's continued enlargement, significant vascularity, and possible metastases, feasible excision during the cesarean was impossible and, therefore, a vaginal delivery was decided upon. (ispub.com)
  • Caesarean section, also known as C-section or caesarean delivery, is the surgical procedure by which one or more babies are delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen, often performed because vaginal delivery would put the baby or mother at risk. (definitions.net)
  • There are even calculators that rank the chances of having a successful vaginal delivery after a cesarean. (healthnews.com)
  • This simply means that you will be closely monitored and regularly assessed to confirm a safe vaginal delivery. (healthnews.com)
  • Your Ob/Gyn may still approve a vaginal delivery. (healthnews.com)
  • If the trial of labor proves unsuccessful, with vaginal delivery being too risky, the physician will perform a c-section. (healthnews.com)
  • These PPE recommendations did not differ from standard precautions, but they specifically discussed which PPE to use for casual contact, vaginal examinations, labor and delivery, anesthesia, and postpartum care. (cdc.gov)
  • FP enables women to make decisions regarding the number, timing and spacing of pregnancies and enables better reproductive health outcomes through education about birth spacing and provision of contraception ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Unintended pregnancies carry a greater risk of poorer health outcomes than planned pregnancies such as low infant birth weight and poor maternal mental health ( 8 , 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • We consider how the use of self care interventions could affect how much societies pay to deliver interventions and produce health outcomes, and how self care interventions affect who accesses and pays for these interventions. (bmj.com)
  • 6 Technical efficiency would improve if self care interventions were implemented at lower costs than care provided by the healthcare system and produced the same level and quality of health outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • The agency points out that it is unknown whether routine screening will affect health outcomes, and decisions may be informed by epidemiology. (genomeweb.com)
  • In the many overweight and obese women who achieve pregnancy, there are a number of increased and interrelated adverse perinatal outcomes. (health.am)
  • Preterm birth was one of the unfavorable outcomes examined in the study associated with bacterial vaginosis. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • The role of the overall diversity of the microbial community, and not that of single species, in determining the risk of preterm birth was further emphasized by the fact that women who had a high abundance of G. vaginalis did not show any symptoms of bacterial vaginosis and had normal pregnancies. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • In pregnant women with symptomatic bacterial vaginosis who have a history of preterm birth, administration of treatment early in pregnancy has been shown to decrease the incidence of preterm birth. (medscape.com)
  • 5. Ferris DG, Litaker MS, Woodward L, Mathis D, Hendrich J. Treatment of bacterial vaginosis: a comparison of oral metronidazole, metronidazole vaginal gel, and clindamycin vaginal cream. (intramed.net)
  • 15. McDonald H, Brocklehurst P, Parsons J. Antibiotics for treating bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. (intramed.net)
  • 23. Morales WJ, Schorr S, Albritton J. Effect of metronidazole in patients with preterm birth in preceding pregnancy and bacterial vaginosis: a placebo-controlled, double-blind study. (intramed.net)
  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis are two of the most common vaginal conditions affecting women of childbearing age. (cdc.gov)
  • The vaginal microbiome has relatively lower microbial diversity as compared to the intestinal microbiome, and the composition changes across phases starting from birth till menopause. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • WH, Mars MH, van Wuijckhuise L, Hol- her first pregnancy came to our hos- procedure, the patient gave birth to a zhauer M, et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Of them, 96 (83.47%) had vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and 19 (16.5%) had a repeat cesarean section. (amrita.edu)
  • The median duration of the second stage of labor was statistically significantly longer in Group II than in Group I (79.3 ± 61.9 vs. 69.3 ± 58.2 min) for patients without previous vaginal birth. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 90% of children living with HIV acquired the infection perinatally-during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding [ 1 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Modern hormonal birth control methods available in the United States include daily pills (combined oral contraceptives (COCs) that contain estrogen and a progestin, as well as progestin-only pills (POPs)), a weekly combined hormonal patch, a monthly combined hormonal vaginal ring, injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) given every three months, a three-year etonogestrel (progestin) implantable rod, and a five-year levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). (hindawi.com)
  • The authors conducted a study using birth certificate data and hospital records in the state of Washington to compare the frequency and outcomes of cesarean and surgically assisted vaginal births among different age groups of pregnant people. (asu.edu)
  • They describe the previous hypothesis that young adolescents would likely be at a higher risk for having difficulties during labor that would require interventions, meaning cesarean or surgically assisted vaginal birth. (asu.edu)
  • Nov. 22, 2022 Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to a new study. (sciencedaily.com)
  • We retrieved information about pregnancy, diagnoses of anxiety/depression, asthma, and prescribed medication from the Swedish Medical Birth, National Patient, and Prescribed Drug Registers. (diva-portal.org)
  • It is also linked to preterm birth, other adverse pregnancy outcomes, and pelvic inflammatory disease in women with HIV. (genomeweb.com)
  • Methods: We sampled 580 employed women in California who participated in a nested population-based case-control study of birth outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • We do know that monkeypox virus can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy or to the newborn by close contact during and after birth. (cdc.gov)
  • It is unknown if pregnant people are more susceptible to monkeypox virus or if infection is more severe in pregnancy, and it is not known if vaginal birth and the presence of genital lesions can cause congenital monkeypox. (cdc.gov)
  • It is a term used to describe a birth that was planned as a VBAC, Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean, but instead resulted in another cesarean. (ican-online.org)
  • Reasons for the operation include obstructed labor, twin pregnancy, high blood pressure in the mother, breech birth, and problems with the placenta or umbilical cord. (definitions.net)
  • A trial of vaginal birth after C-section may be possible. (definitions.net)
  • They also typically take longer to heal from, about six weeks, than vaginal birth. (definitions.net)
  • Is Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Possible? (healthnews.com)
  • For appropriate candidates, the risks of vaginal birth after a prior c-section are no more than those of other vaginal births. (healthnews.com)
  • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is possible, even if you are carrying twins or have already had two c-sections. (healthnews.com)
  • The risks of vaginal birth after cesarean are similar to those of any vaginal birth. (healthnews.com)
  • VBAC is the acronym for vaginal birth after cesarean. (healthnews.com)
  • According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vaginal birth is a safe and viable option for many post-cesarean women. (healthnews.com)
  • The risks associated with VBAC are similar to the risks of any vaginal birth. (healthnews.com)
  • In pregnancy, GBS can sometimes lead to urinary tract infections (UTIs), preterm birth, and stillbirth. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
  • This cause is extremely rare with non-cancerous gestational trophoblastic neoplasia found in 23 to 1,299 cases per 100,000 pregnancies and cancerous forms with a 10-fold lower incidence. (wikipedia.org)
  • The male offspring of women who took diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy have an increased incidence of genital abnormalities and a possibly increased risk of prostate and testicular cancer. (aafp.org)
  • If the initial colposcopic examination is normal, annual cervical and vaginal cytology is recommended. (aafp.org)
  • In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers examined the diversity, community-type prevalence, and role of the vaginal microbiota in various pregnancy outcomes. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Microbial diversity in the vaginal microbiota and its link to pregnancy outcomes. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • The ovarian steroid hormone cycle and the changes in estrogen levels associated with the availability of glycogen change the vaginal microbiota of women of reproductive age. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • A Nugent score of 0-3 is consistent with a Lactobacillus -predominant vaginal microbiota, 4-6 with intermediate microbiota (emergence of G. vaginalis ), and 7-10 with BV. (cdc.gov)
  • They could play a role in the adverse outcomes during pregnancy. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Furthermore, the findings suggested that specific species in the vaginal microbiome are not the best indicator of the risk of adverse outcomes during pregnancy. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Finally, it will reduce adverse outcomes of pregnancy, such as stillbirth and perinatal death due to syphilis, and blindness caused by gonococcal and chlamydial infections. (who.int)
  • Logistic regression was used to seek for independent contributing factors for adverse outcomes. (scirp.org)
  • Adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous pregnancy loss and stillbirth, have been reported among the five cases of monkeypox infection reported in the literature. (cdc.gov)
  • Extending the second stage of labor does not necessarily result in more vaginal births after TOLAC. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To evaluate associations between maternal anxiety or depression and adverse pregnancy outcomes, taking possible familial confounding and interaction with asthma into account, we conducted a cohort study of all singleton births in Sweden 2001-2013. (diva-portal.org)
  • Not all women are being given the option to deliver vaginally, regardless of research indicating better outcomes with vaginal births. (healthnews.com)
  • Vasa praevia occurs in about 0.6 per 1000 pregnancies. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the present study, the researchers enrolled 749 women from diverse ethnicities in the last trimester of their pregnancy, and vaginal swabs were obtained from all the participants for microbial analyses. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • In 1971, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the use of diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy after a relationship between exposure to this synthetic estrogen and the development of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina and cervix was found in young women whose mothers had taken diethylstilbestrol while they were pregnant. (aafp.org)
  • Women who took diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than the general population and therefore should be encouraged to have regular mammography. (aafp.org)
  • Women who were exposed to diethylstilbestrol in utero may have structural reproductive tract anomalies, an increased infertility rate, and poor pregnancy outcomes. (aafp.org)
  • Between 1938 and 1971, as many as 4 million women in the United States took diethylstilbestrol (DES), an oral synthetic non-steroidal estrogen, for the purpose of improving pregnancy outcomes. (aafp.org)
  • However, physicians continued to prescribe DES to pregnant women until at least 1971, when a connection was established between in utero DES exposure and the development of clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina and cervix in the daughters of women who had taken DES during pregnancy. (aafp.org)
  • There is substantial unmet need for family planning (FP) among women living with HIV (WLHIV), leading to unintended pregnancies and may contribute indirectly to increasing the risk of transmission of HIV. (frontiersin.org)
  • In addition, unintended pregnancies in women living with HIV (WLHIV) are associated with late presentation for antenatal care and therefore delayed access to ART for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and reduced adherence to ART, both of which increase the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission ( 10 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Preventing unintended pregnancy in HIV-positive women can significantly reduce maternal-to-child HIV transmission as well as improve the woman's overall health. (hindawi.com)
  • Because maternal catabolism is, intuitively, not good for fetal growth and development, the Institute of Medicine (1992) recommends that even women who are obese (BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher) should not attempt weight loss during pregnancy. (health.am)
  • In addition, there are reports of increased adverse pregnancy outcomes in overweight women with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 kg/m 2 . (health.am)
  • Francesca Branch, Tracey J. Woodruff, Susanna D. Mitro and Ami R. Zota (2015) Vaginal douching and racial/ethnic disparities in phthalates exposures among reproductive-aged women: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2004. (womensvoices.org)
  • Whether you use vaginal douching products or not, this important first-of-its-kind study reaffirms the need for more research into this unique and sensitive route of exposure for women. (womensvoices.org)
  • The study aimed to understand whether vaginal douching products and other feminine care products affect levels of phthalates in women's bodies - and to investigate if douching behavior can explain why black women have higher levels of phthalates than women of other races and ethnicities. (womensvoices.org)
  • The study, published in Environmental Health in July 2015, used data from a national health survey conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NHANES) to investigate the levels of phthalates in the urine of American women who reported using vaginal douching products and compared those levels to non-users. (womensvoices.org)
  • The survey conducted in 2001-2004 asked over 700 women how often they used vaginal douches. (womensvoices.org)
  • The more prevalent use of vaginal douching products by black women can partially explain why black women have higher phthalate levels than women of other races and ethnicities. (womensvoices.org)
  • Women who reported using vaginal douching products had higher levels of metabolites of diethyl phthalate (DEP) in their urine. (womensvoices.org)
  • Study design: This is a descriptive retrospective cohort study including all women with singleton pregnancies who delivered at term in the university clinics of Kinshasa, DR Congo, from January 01, 2006 until December 31, 2010. (scirp.org)
  • Before attempting to conceive, women with hypertension should be counseled about the risks of pregnancy. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It detects RNA in urine, vaginal, or endocervical specimens from both symptomatic and asymptomatic women. (genomeweb.com)
  • This follows women who are pregnant and looks at the medications that they have received throughout pregnancy, even if they stopped treatment. (ajmc.com)
  • This has shown us that we could administer these drugs and keep women under good control during pregnancy. (ajmc.com)
  • Certain women experience transient vaginal microbial changes, whereas others experience them for longer intervals ( 971 ). (cdc.gov)
  • To identify eligible reports, we searched Medline, reviewed reference lists of published reports, and contacted experts to identify all prospective trials of any design of medical abortion using 200 mg mifepristone followed by misoprostol in women with viable pregnancies up to 63 days' gestation. (nih.gov)
  • About 1 in 4 (26%) women in this group have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term (impaired fecundity). (chiroeco.com)
  • There are concerns that a fear of attending hospital due to the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection may have led women to delay accessing care for early pregnancy and acute gynecological problems. (isuog.org)
  • April 26, 2023 - Notice of Correction to Due Dates for Letters of Intent for PAR-23-062 "Innovations to Optimize HIV Prevention and Care Continuum Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Optional). (nih.gov)
  • The study looks at blood levels in the cord blood and in the serum of babies, as well as breast milk information, and it basically tracks the safety of medications for both the baby and the mom throughout pregnancy and during the postpartum period. (ajmc.com)
  • Given the limited understanding of monkeypox during pregnancy, we encourage that all cases during pregnancy or the postpartum period are reported to state and local health departments and ultimately to CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • We documented the demographic features, clinical status, pregnancy characteristics and maternal and fetal outcomes. (degruyter.com)
  • In a recent safety communication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised caution in the prescribing of oral fluconazole for yeast infections during pregnancy based on a published study concluding there is an increased risk of miscarriage. (biospace.com)
  • Furthermore, the co-occurrence of Ureaplasma species and C. albicans in samples with a low abundance of Lactobacillus species highlighted the protective effects of Lactobacillus species in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Having a healthy vaginal microbiome is linked with having the best outcomes for fertility and pregnancy. (goodcleanlove.com)
  • In 2020, because of the changing epidemiology of HCV infections in the United States, CDC expanded previous risk-based testing recommendations to include universal screening for all adults aged ≥18 years at least once and for all pregnant persons during each pregnancy ( 12 ). (cdc.gov)
  • And Tecovirimat has been provided to pregnant people in all trimesters of pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • In some countries, pregnant people are tested for Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep or GBS) bacteria towards the end of pregnancy. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
  • However, it is somewhat uncommon for GBS to cause infections in pregnant people-it is the cause of only 1-2% of UTIs in pregnancy, and only about 1-2% of stillbirths (Steer et al. (evidencebasedbirth.com)
  • Early pregnancy bleeding (also called first trimester bleeding) refers to vaginal bleeding before 14 weeks of gestational age. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, which refers to pregnancy-related tumors that be either cancerous or non-cancerous. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gestational age (GA) ranged from 10-42 weeks of pregnancy with mean GA calculated at 38 +3 weeks. (degruyter.com)
  • Control of inflammation is important because disease activities probably affect a lot of outcomes, such as being worried about being small for gestational age, if they haven't grown during pregnancy, and preterm labor. (ajmc.com)
  • The primary outcome of the review was contraceptive uptake and secondary outcomes included unmet need for FP, safer conception and unintended pregnancy. (frontiersin.org)
  • Hormonal contraceptives are safe and effective means to avoid unintended pregnancy, but there is concern that coadministration of antiretroviral drugs may alter contraceptive efficacy. (hindawi.com)
  • What is the impact of contraceptive methods and mixes of contraceptive methods on contraceptive prevalence, unmet need for family planning, and unwanted and unintended pregnancies? (ioe.ac.uk)
  • The aim of this overview of systematic reviews is to synthesise the findings of systematic reviews conducted in this area to assess the impact of various contraceptive methods and mixes of contraceptive methods on contraceptive prevalence, unwanted and unintended pregnancies, and unmet need (a desire to limit the number of children but not currently using any contraception) for family planning in developing countries/regions. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • To assess the impact of various contraceptive methods and mixes of contraceptive methods on unwanted and unintended pregnancies in developing countries/regions. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • More systematic reviews are needed to study outcomes such as contraceptive prevalence and unmet need for contraception. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • This cream contains mineral oil that may weaken latex or rubber products such as condoms or vaginal contraceptive diaphragms. (theodora.com)
  • Methods & main outcome measures: The Simulation (S) group included. (researchgate.net)
  • Methods Over 6 months the authors reviewed all singleton pregnancies who were admitted because of PROM in the antenatal ward. (bmj.com)
  • This review aims to determine whether integration of FP into HIV testing and care results in increased use of contraception, a reduction in unmet need for FP, improved use of safer conception methods and a reduction in unintended pregnancies in low and middle-income countries. (frontiersin.org)
  • All of these methods are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, with the typical-use failure rate ranging from 0.1% (LNG-IUS) to 8% (POPs, COCs, ring) [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 3 In sexual and reproductive health, tools are available for fertility management (ovulation predictors, pregnancy tests, and phone based apps), contraception (vaginal barrier methods, oral emergency contraception, and self administered medical abortion), and diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (self tests for HIV and tests on self samples for human papillomavirus). (bmj.com)
  • Methods of induction included: oxytocin perfusion, vaginal Misoprostol, intracervical insertion of the Foley catheter and amniotomy. (scirp.org)
  • Taxonomic profiling using over 600 human samples comprising vaginal, fecal, oral, and breast milk samples were used to create a customized database, which was then used to assign the sequences obtained from the vaginal swabs taxonomically. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Some evidence finds a higher rate of 19% may result in better outcomes. (definitions.net)
  • It was not possible to present evidence on the included outcomes for male/female condoms, diaphragms, vasectomy, skin patches or vaginal rings. (ioe.ac.uk)
  • Before adoption of the BMI, investigators used a variety of definitions of obesity to assess risks during pregnancy. (health.am)
  • Secondary outcomes will be caesarean section, significant maternal mortality/morbidity and significant perinatal mortality/morbidity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The vaginal microbial community is distinct in its composition and has a specific function in women's reproductive health. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • As a result of increasing rates of acute infections in reproductive-aged persons and subsequent chronic infections, overall rates of HCV infections during pregnancy have increased by 20% during 2016-2020 and up to tenfold during 2000-2019 ( 6 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It occurs in about 3.1% of all pregnancies and is the most common cause of first trimester bleeding. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pregnancy loss most commonly occurs during the first trimester, when it is referred to as early pregnancy loss. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pregnancy - The use of metronidazole is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • Across the board, and even with exposure in the third trimester, which is the big question, disease does not determine outcomes of infection, which is probably the most important factor that everyone is really worried about-infections in the babies who are born exposed to these drugs that are, again, measurable in the cord blood. (ajmc.com)
  • The substantial changes in estrogen levels during pregnancy also result in changes in the vaginal microbial community, which protect the fetus against pathogens. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • The microbial diversities of vaginal microbiomes were analyzed concerning adverse pregnancy outcomes. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Still, the overall diversity of the vaginal microbial community does provide a better understanding of the risk. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • The vaginal microbial analyses corroborated the findings from previous studies about the presence of distinct community sequence types represented by the abundance of specific Lactobacillus species. (mypharmacynews.com)
  • Because acute HCV infection can lead to chronic infection, this has resulted in increasing rates of HCV infections during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • In most cases, it arises from an ascending infection from organisms found in the normal indigenous vaginal flora. (medscape.com)
  • Data regarding monkeypox virus infection during pregnancy are limited. (cdc.gov)
  • frequency of adverse pregnancy outcomes from monkeypox infection during pregnancy are not known. (cdc.gov)
  • BV is a vaginal dysbiosis resulting from replacement of normal hydrogen peroxide and lactic-acid-producing Lactobacillus species in the vagina with high concentrations of anaerobic bacteria, including G. vaginalis , Prevotella species, Mobiluncus species, A. vaginae , and other BV-associated bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • in males, clinical outcomes include epididymo-orchitis Footnote 2 . (canada.ca)
  • 4 days of menstruation to pro-ovulatory drugs,the number of eggs obtained by pro-ovulation,the thickness of the endometrium on the transplantation day,and the pregnancy outcome (clinical pregnancy, biochemical pregnancy) are lower than those with ≥4 days of menstruation during IVF. (researchsquare.com)
  • When the condition is unrelated to pregnancy, it is referred to as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). (medscape.com)
  • For patient education information, see the Women's Health Center, Pregnancy and Reproduction Center, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Center, as well as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Cesarean Childbirth, and Dilation and Curettage (D&C). (medscape.com)
  • Aim To examine the attitude of the obstetricians and the perinatal outcome of pregnancies complicated by premature rupture of the amniotic membranes (PROM) with associated borderline oligohydramnios. (bmj.com)
  • Primary and secondary outcomes will be compared using a chi-squared test. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To compare whether there is a difference between the two groups of patients with different menstrual lengths in the antagonist regimen in terms of controlled ovarian stimulation(COS) and pregnancy outcome. (researchsquare.com)
  • Older patients with disseminated disease have worse outcomes. (ispub.com)
  • Lack of worse outcomes between the first and the subsequent attempts to induce labor can be regarded as a reason to try induction even in the presence of unfavorable cervix. (scirp.org)
  • The Osom BV Blue test (Sekisui Diagnostics) detects vaginal sialidase activity ( 1003 , 1004 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Our aim was to summarize extant data on the effectiveness and safety of regimens using the widely recommended lower mifepristone dose, 200 mg, followed by misoprostol in early pregnancy and to explore potential correlates of abortion failure. (nih.gov)
  • 8 weeks, the specified interval between mifepristone and misoprostol was less than 24 h, the total misoprostol dose was 400 mcg (rather than higher), or the misoprostol was administered by the oral route (rather than by vaginal, buccal, or sublingual routes). (nih.gov)
  • The presence of fetal heart rate largely determines whether the pregnancy will progress to a viable outcome. (wikipedia.org)
  • The objective was to compare the endometrial thickness (ET) in a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle between transdermal and vaginal estrogen. (researchgate.net)
  • We used logistic regression models to explore associations between 15 characteristics of the trial groups and, separately, the rates of medical abortion failure and of ongoing pregnancy. (nih.gov)
  • described and compared the characteristics of ectopic pregnancies in the year prior to vs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (isuog.org)