International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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To estimate the prevalence of asthma among pregnant women with dyspnea. ⋯ Dyspnea in pregnancy can be physiologic, but when it is accompanied by other symptoms such as cough or wheezing it is likely to be caused by asthma. Because of the high prevalence of asthma during pregnancy, it seems logical to evaluate dyspnea via physical examination and response to bronchodilators.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of method of uterine repair on surgical outcome of cesarean delivery.
To compare the rates of intraoperative and postoperative complications of uterine repair when performed in situ or extra-abdominally following cesarean delivery. ⋯ Fewer cases of uterine atony, a shorter operating time, a faster return of bowel function, a lesser need for postoperative analgesics, and lower rates of additional use of postoperative analgesics and wound infections suggest that in-situ uterine repair ought to be preferred to extra-abdominal uterine repair following cesarean delivery.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2010
Effect of married women's beliefs about gender equity on their use of prenatal and delivery care in rural China.
To investigate the effect of married women's beliefs regarding gender equity on their use of prenatal and delivery care in China's rural Xinjiang and Anhui provinces. ⋯ Overall, women in China's rural Xinjiang and Anhui provinces do not hold strong convictions about gender equity. There was a positive correlation between belief in gender equity and use of prenatal and delivery care.