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Finding During Childbirth Labor

MedGen UID:
457491
•Concept ID:
C2985265
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Finding

Definition

Symptom, signs, test results in a pregnant mother childbirth. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Antepartum Fetal Surveillance: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 229.
Obstet Gynecol 2021 Jun 1;137(6):e116-e127. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004410. PMID: 34011889
Pain Management in Labor.
Smith A, Laflamme E, Komanecky C
Am Fam Physician 2021 Mar 15;103(6):355-364. PMID: 33719377
FIGO consensus guidelines on intrapartum fetal monitoring: Cardiotocography.
Ayres-de-Campos D, Spong CY, Chandraharan E; FIGO Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring Expert Consensus Panel
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2015 Oct;131(1):13-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.06.020. PMID: 26433401

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Effect of Hypnobirthing Training on Fear, Pain, Satisfaction Related to Birth, and Birth Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Buran G, Aksu H
Clin Nurs Res 2022 Jun;31(5):918-930. Epub 2022 Jan 27 doi: 10.1177/10547738211073394. PMID: 35083920
The effectiveness of a Pilates exercise program during pregnancy on childbirth outcomes: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
Ghandali NY, Iravani M, Habibi A, Cheraghian B
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021 Jul 2;21(1):480. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03922-2. PMID: 34215198Free PMC Article
Non-pharmacological therapies applied in pregnancy and labor: an integrative review.
Biana CB, Cecagno D, Porto AR, Cecagno S, Marques VA, Soares MC
Rev Esc Enferm USP 2021;55:e03681. Epub 2021 Apr 16 doi: 10.1590/S1980-220X2019019703681. PMID: 33886910
Labor pain mechanisms.
Shnol H, Paul N, Belfer I
Int Anesthesiol Clin 2014 Summer;52(3):1-17. doi: 10.1097/AIA.0000000000000019. PMID: 24946040
Psychometric aspects of the W-DEQ; a new questionnaire for the measurement of fear of childbirth.
Wijma K, Wijma B, Zar M
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 1998 Jun;19(2):84-97. doi: 10.3109/01674829809048501. PMID: 9638601

Diagnosis

Clinical evaluation of labor: an evidence- and experience-based approach.
Cohen WR, Friedman EA
J Perinat Med 2021 Mar 26;49(3):241-253. Epub 2020 Oct 19 doi: 10.1515/jpm-2020-0256. PMID: 33068385
Intrapartum fetal surveillance.
Ayres-de-Campos D
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016 Jan;30:1-2. Epub 2015 Aug 11 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.08.003. PMID: 26302973
Continuous cardiotocography during labour: Analysis, classification and management.
Pinas A, Chandraharan E
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016 Jan;30:33-47. Epub 2015 Jun 25 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.03.022. PMID: 26165747
Psychometric aspects of the W-DEQ; a new questionnaire for the measurement of fear of childbirth.
Wijma K, Wijma B, Zar M
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 1998 Jun;19(2):84-97. doi: 10.3109/01674829809048501. PMID: 9638601
Oxytocin challenge test.
Weingold AB, DeJesus TP, O'Keiffe J
Am J Obstet Gynecol 1975 Nov 1;123(5):466-72. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(75)90034-4. PMID: 1180295

Therapy

Effect of Hypnobirthing Training on Fear, Pain, Satisfaction Related to Birth, and Birth Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Buran G, Aksu H
Clin Nurs Res 2022 Jun;31(5):918-930. Epub 2022 Jan 27 doi: 10.1177/10547738211073394. PMID: 35083920
The effectiveness of a Pilates exercise program during pregnancy on childbirth outcomes: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
Ghandali NY, Iravani M, Habibi A, Cheraghian B
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021 Jul 2;21(1):480. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03922-2. PMID: 34215198Free PMC Article
Systematic review of pelvic floor interventions during pregnancy.
Schreiner L, Crivelatti I, de Oliveira JM, Nygaard CC, Dos Santos TG
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2018 Oct;143(1):10-18. Epub 2018 May 18 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12513. PMID: 29705985
Epidural analgesia for labor and delivery.
Hawkins JL
N Engl J Med 2010 Apr 22;362(16):1503-10. doi: 10.1056/NEJMct0909254. PMID: 20410515
Cardiotocography during labour.
Neilson J
BMJ 1993 Feb 6;306(6874):347-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.306.6874.347. PMID: 8461676Free PMC Article

Prognosis

The childbirth experience: A systematic review of predictors and outcomes.
McKelvin G, Thomson G, Downe S
Women Birth 2021 Sep;34(5):407-416. Epub 2020 Oct 7 doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2020.09.021. PMID: 33039281
Continuous cardiotocography during labour: Analysis, classification and management.
Pinas A, Chandraharan E
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016 Jan;30:33-47. Epub 2015 Jun 25 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.03.022. PMID: 26165747
Fetal monitoring during labor.
Ingemarsson I
Neonatology 2009;95(4):342-6. Epub 2009 Jun 4 doi: 10.1159/000209299. PMID: 19494555
Psychometric aspects of the W-DEQ; a new questionnaire for the measurement of fear of childbirth.
Wijma K, Wijma B, Zar M
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 1998 Jun;19(2):84-97. doi: 10.3109/01674829809048501. PMID: 9638601
Face presentation.
Schwartz Z, Dgani R, Lancet M, Kessler I
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 1986 Aug;26(3):172-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1986.tb01560.x. PMID: 3468936

Clinical prediction guides

Effect of Hypnobirthing Training on Fear, Pain, Satisfaction Related to Birth, and Birth Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Buran G, Aksu H
Clin Nurs Res 2022 Jun;31(5):918-930. Epub 2022 Jan 27 doi: 10.1177/10547738211073394. PMID: 35083920
The effectiveness of a Pilates exercise program during pregnancy on childbirth outcomes: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
Ghandali NY, Iravani M, Habibi A, Cheraghian B
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021 Jul 2;21(1):480. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03922-2. PMID: 34215198Free PMC Article
Complementary therapies in labor: randomized clinical trial.
Cavalcanti ACV, Henrique AJ, Brasil CM, Gabrielloni MC, Barbieri M
Rev Gaucha Enferm 2019;40:e20190026. Epub 2019 Sep 23 doi: 10.1590/1983-1447.2019.20190026. PMID: 31553374
Continuous cardiotocography during labour: Analysis, classification and management.
Pinas A, Chandraharan E
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016 Jan;30:33-47. Epub 2015 Jun 25 doi: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.03.022. PMID: 26165747
Piracetam for fetal distress in labour.
Hofmeyr GJ, Kulier R
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012 Jun 13;2012(6):CD001064. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001064.pub2. PMID: 22696322Free PMC Article

Recent systematic reviews

Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce anxiety in pregnancy, labour and postpartum: A systematic review.
Domínguez-Solís E, Lima-Serrano M, Lima-Rodríguez JS
Midwifery 2021 Nov;102:103126. Epub 2021 Aug 14 doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2021.103126. PMID: 34464836
Music Therapy in Pain and Anxiety Management during Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Santiváñez-Acosta R, Tapia-López ELN, Santero M
Medicina (Kaunas) 2020 Oct 10;56(10) doi: 10.3390/medicina56100526. PMID: 33050409Free PMC Article
The Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in the Management of Labor Pain and Anxiety: A Systematic Review.
Tabatabaeichehr M, Mortazavi H
Ethiop J Health Sci 2020 May;30(3):449-458. doi: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i3.16. PMID: 32874088Free PMC Article
Systematic review of pelvic floor interventions during pregnancy.
Schreiner L, Crivelatti I, de Oliveira JM, Nygaard CC, Dos Santos TG
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2018 Oct;143(1):10-18. Epub 2018 May 18 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12513. PMID: 29705985
Physical exercise during pregnancy: a systematic review.
Nascimento SL, Surita FG, Cecatti JG
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2012 Dec;24(6):387-94. doi: 10.1097/GCO.0b013e328359f131. PMID: 23014142

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