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A randomized clinical trial found that hip extension at crowning does not reduce significant perineal lacerations during first vaginal deliveries, with no clear benefit over usual flexed positioning.
A quality-improvement study found that implementing a high-dose oxytocin protocol during the third stage of labor significantly reduced postpartum hemorrhage rates, especially after vaginal births, suggesting potential for wider institution
This study reveals that nulliparous women with IVF/ICSI pregnancies experience slower labour progression and lower vaginal delivery rates after induction compared to spontaneous conceptions, with epidural analgesia impacting timing but not
This multicenter prospective study identifies distinct posttraumatic stress symptom trajectories after vaginal delivery and highlights associated risk factors, providing insights to enhance postpartum PTSD screening and prevention strategie
A large U.S. cohort study found higher rates of postpartum psychiatric conditions after planned or unplanned cesarean delivery, but not after successful operative vaginal delivery, highlighting the need for closer postpartum mental health f
