American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2015
Multicenter Study Observational StudyNuMoM2b Sleep-Disordered Breathing study: objectives and methods.
The objective of the Sleep Disordered Breathing substudy of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study Monitoring Mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b) is to determine whether sleep disordered breathing during pregnancy is a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. ⋯ The substudy was designed to address important questions regarding the relationship of sleep-disordered breathing on the risk of preeclampsia and other outcomes of relevance to maternal and child health.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2015
Clinical TrialRecognition and response to electronic fetal heart rate patterns: impact on newborn outcomes and primary cesarean delivery rate in women undergoing induction of labor.
The objective of the study was to examine the clinical impact of specific fetal monitoring-related practices during induced labor. ⋯ Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring improves neonatal outcomes when unambiguous definitions of abnormal fetal heart rate and tachysystole are coupled with specific interventions. Utilization of a checklist for oxytocin monitoring is associated with improved neonatal outcomes and a reduction in the cesarean delivery rate.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2015
Modified obstetric early warning scoring systems (MOEWS): validating the diagnostic performance for severe sepsis in women with chorioamnionitis.
We sought to compare the predictive power of published modified obstetric early warning scoring systems (MOEWS) for the development of severe sepsis in women with chorioamnionitis. ⋯ Currently used MOEWS vary widely in terms of alert thresholds, format, and accuracy. Most MOEWS have not been validated. The MOEWS generally performed poorly in predicting severe sepsis in obstetric patients; in general severe sepsis was overdetected. Simple MOEWS with high sensitivity followed with more specific secondary testing is likely to be the best way forward. Further research is required to develop early warning systems for use in this setting.
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We sought to examine the association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentration in early pregnancy and the subsequent diagnosis of preeclampsia (PE). ⋯ Maternal vitamin D deficiency early in pregnancy defined as 25(OH)D <30 nmol/L may be an independent risk factor for PE. The relevance of vitamin D supplementation for women of childbearing age should be explored as a strategy for reducing PE and for promoting a healthier pregnancy.