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Cesarean section seems to be associated with few physical and socio-emotional outcomes

Few Physical, Socio-Emotional Outcomes for C-Section

Cesarean delivery associated with positive and negative outcomes; few associations seen overall
For the first time

3D Modeling Assists Evaluation of Complex Fetal Anatomy

New technology may help take guesswork out of high-risk pregnancy
Menstrual preconditioning could prevent major obstetrical syndromes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Menstrual Preconditioning May Prevent PCOS-Tied Complications

Induction of ovulation should be preceded by period of progesterone withdrawal bleeding
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord benefits extremely premature newborns

Very Premature Infants Benefit From Later Cord Clamping

Better blood pressure, less need for transfusions with delayed clamping
Polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis is associated with increased risk of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies

PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins

Risk particularly increased for spontaneous preterm delivery, very preterm birth
In low-risk pregnancies

Equally Safe Delivery for Low Risk by Family Doctors, Ob-Gyns

But outcomes for high-risk are best at higher-volume, more specialized hospitals
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm has been described after cesarean delivery and can result in life-threatening hemorrhage if untreated

Case Report of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm After C-Section

Should be considered for patients with postpartum hemorrhage, especially with significant bleeding
Certain patterns of vaginal microbiota are associated with higher risk of preterm delivery

Patterns of Vaginal Microbiota Linked to Preterm Delivery

Findings have important implications for predicting premature labor, a major global health problem
Perinatal mortality and morbidity is significantly higher with planned vaginal breech delivery compared with planned cesarean delivery

Higher Mortality Tied to Planned Vaginal Breech Delivery

Findings compared to planned cesarean delivery in large meta-analysis
Hospitals are increasingly employing laborists who are always at the hospital to handle births and obstetrical and gynecological emergencies

Increasing Trend Toward Use of ‘Laborists’ in Hospitals

Trend increasing as hospitals seek to improve patient safety and more doctors want to be salaried