Specific bacteria in cervix of a pregnant woman may lead to preterm birth Medical Dialogues Bureau8 Feb 2018 7:20 PM ISTIn a study presented on February 1, 2018, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, it has been found that the presence of...
Give birth no later than 40 weeks, recommends ESC to women with heart disease Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2018 7:28 PM ISTPregnant women with heart disease are recommended to give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation, according to the 2018 European Society of...
Oxytocin by I/V route more effective in prevention of postpartum hemorrhage Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 Sept 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe administration of intravenous oxytocin for the third labor stage results in less frequent blood transfusion, severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH),...
Globally Cesarean section doubled since 2000 Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 Oct 2018 8:20 PM ISTThe number of babies born through cesarean section (C-section) almost doubled from 12% to 21% of all births between 2000 and 2015 globally, according...
No Doctors Needed , Robots to perform C-Sections Soon Vinay Singh singh11 Dec 2018 8:20 PM ISTLondon: It won’t be surprising if one finds robots performing c-sections to deliver babies. Robots may soon replace surgeons to perform sophisticated...
Guidelines Developed for Opioid Use in Vaginal Birth Vinay Singh singh17 Dec 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids during labour and delivery...
Ultrasound during late pregnancy may reduce Cesarean section rate Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli17 April 2019 8:20 PM ISTUltrasound during late pregnancy may reduce C-Sec rate, finds a new study.In current practice, Breech presentation is assessed by palpation of the...
Prevention of Group B Streptococcal infection in Newborns: ACOG Guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli7 July 2019 7:00 PM ISTThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG) has released new guidelines on Prevention of Group B Streptococcal Early-Onset Disease...
Timing of pushing makes no difference in vaginal delivery: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal12 Oct 2018 7:20 PM ISTThe timing of second stage pushing efforts does not impact the rate of spontaneous vaginal delivery among nulliparous women receiving neuraxial...
