In present-day obstetrics, cesarean delivery occurs in one in three women in the United
States, and in up to four of five women in some regions of the world. The history of cesarean …

The reported incidence of eclampsia is 1.6 to 10 per 10,000 deliveries in developed
countries, whereas it is 50 to 151 per 10,000 deliveries in developing countries. In addition …

In 2011, 1 in 3 women who gave birth in the United States did so by cesarean delivery.
Cesarean birth can be lifesaving for the fetus, the mother, or both in certain cases. However …

Postpartum hemorrhage is common and can occur in patients without risk factors for
hemorrhage. Active management of the third stage of labor should be used routinely to …

Background Although an infrequent occurrence, the placenta can adhere abnormally to the
gravid uterus leading to significantly high maternal morbidity and mortality during cesarean …

Preeclampsia/eclampsia is one of the 3 leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality
worldwide. During the past 50 years, there has been a significant reduction in the rates of …

Objective The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that a standardized
multidisciplinary treatment approach in patients with morbidly adherent placenta, which …

Background Pre‐eclampsia and eclampsia are common causes of serious morbidity and
death. Calcium supplementation may reduce the risk of pre‐eclampsia, and may help to …

This document builds upon recommendations from peer organizations and outlines a
process for identifying maternal cases that should be reviewed. Severe maternal morbidity is …

This classic book, first published in 1992 and again in 2003, has inspired three generations
of childbearing people, birth activists and researchers, and birth practitioners—midwives …