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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . .
Because providers are using definitions of "abnormal labor" developed in a population of women who are different from the contemporary obstetrical population, the CSL findings suggest that routine interventions, such as the use of oxytocin and timing of cesarean delivery, as well as modern-day labor process management, warrant reconsideration
- What are some common complications during labor and delivery?
Each pregnancy and delivery is different, and problems may arise If complications occur, providers may assist by monitoring the situation closely and intervening, as necessary Some of the more common complications are:1,2
- What is prenatal care and why is it important?
Having a healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy This care can begin even before pregnancy with a pre-pregnancy care visit to a health care provider
- EB Research: Consortium on Safe Labor (CSL) - NICHD
Other areas of ongoing research include determining the optimal time for second stage of labor, when pushing begins, and exploring how the sociodemographic changes in the current obstetrical population have affected pregnancy complications, maternal and neonatal morbidity, and implications for clinical management including delivery timing and
- What is a high-risk pregnancy? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver . . .
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus It often requires specialized care from specially trained providers Some pregnancies become high risk as they progress, while some women are at increased risk for complications even before they get pregnant for a variety of reasons Early and regular prenatal care helps many women have healthy
- Know Your Terms: Moms-to-be - NCMHEP - NICHD
"Full Term" Has a New Meaning The meaning of "term" pregnancy has changed "Term" has been replaced by more specific definitions that communicate the importance of the last few weeks of pregnancy for infant development Learn why the term pregnancy definitions are important to promoting the best outcomes for mom and baby "Full Term" Starts at 39 Weeks The American College of Obstetricians and
- Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch (GHDB)
Overview MissionGHDB aims to improve women’s reproductive health by guiding and supporting gynecologic research and career development programs in pursuit of a future in which women lead lives free of the effects of gynecologic disorders
- Who is at risk of preeclampsia? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
Although preeclampsia occurs primarily in first pregnancies, a woman who had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy is seven times more likely to develop preeclampsia in a later pregnancy 5 Other factors that can increase a woman's risk include:5
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