Physiology of transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life
NH Hillman, SG Kallapur… - Clinics in …, 2012 - perinatology.theclinics.com
The transition from a fetus to a newborn is the most complex physiologic adaptation that
occurs in human experience. Before medicalization of delivery, the transition had to occur …
occurs in human experience. Before medicalization of delivery, the transition had to occur …
Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour
Z Alfirevic, GML Gyte, A Cuthbert… - Cochrane database of …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Cardiotocography (CTG) records changes in the fetal heart rate and their
temporal relationship to uterine contractions. The aim is to identify babies who may be short …
temporal relationship to uterine contractions. The aim is to identify babies who may be short …
The physiology of intrapartum fetal compromise at term
JM Turner, MD Mitchell, SS Kumar - American journal of obstetrics and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Uterine contractions in labor result in a 60% reduction in uteroplacental perfusion, causing
transient fetal and placental hypoxia. A healthy term fetus with a normally developed …
transient fetal and placental hypoxia. A healthy term fetus with a normally developed …
The effect of cesarean delivery rates on the future incidence of placenta previa, placenta accreta, and maternal mortality
KN Solheim, TF Esakoff, SE Little… - The Journal of …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Objective. The overall annual incidence rate of caesarean delivery in the United Sates has
been steadily rising since 1996, reaching 32.9% in 2009. Primary cesareans often lead to …
been steadily rising since 1996, reaching 32.9% in 2009. Primary cesareans often lead to …
Continuous electronic heart rate monitoring for fetal assessment during labor
SB Thacker, D Stroup, M Chang… - Cochrane database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is used in the management of labor and
delivery in nearly three of four pregnancies in the United States. The apparent contradiction …
delivery in nearly three of four pregnancies in the United States. The apparent contradiction …
Fetal pulse oximetry for fetal assessment in labour
CE East, L Begg, PB Colditz… - Cochrane database of …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The use of conventional cardiotocographic (CTG) monitoring of fetal well‐being
during labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate, compared with …
during labour is associated with an increased caesarean section rate, compared with …
Pathophysiological interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings in clinical practice
YJ Jia, T Ghi, S Pereira, AG Perez-Bonfils… - American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The onset of regular, strong, and progressive uterine contractions may result in both
mechanical (compression of the fetal head and/or umbilical cord) and hypoxic (repetitive …
mechanical (compression of the fetal head and/or umbilical cord) and hypoxic (repetitive …
Fetal acidemia and electronic fetal heart rate patterns: is there evidence of an association?
JT Parer, T King, S Flanders, M Fox… - The Journal of Maternal …, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
Objective. Despite the ubiquity of electronic fetal monitoring, the validity of the relationship
between various fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns and fetal acidemia has not yet been …
between various fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns and fetal acidemia has not yet been …
A framework for standardized management of intrapartum fetal heart rate patterns
JT Parer, T Ikeda - American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to classify fetal heart rate (FHR) monitor patterns
according to risk of fetal acidemia and risk of evolution to a more serious pattern and to use …
according to risk of fetal acidemia and risk of evolution to a more serious pattern and to use …
Cut it out: The C-section epidemic in America
T Morris - Cut It Out, 2013 - degruyter.com
While c-section births pose a higher risk of maternal death and medical complications, can
have negative future reproductive consequences for the mother, increase the recovery time …
have negative future reproductive consequences for the mother, increase the recovery time …