American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2011
Comparative StudyNeonatal brachial plexus injury: comparison of incidence and antecedents between 2 decades.
We sought to compare the incidence and antecedents of neonatal brachial plexus injury (BPI) in 2 different 5-year epochs a decade apart following the introduction of specific staff training in the management of shoulder dystocia. ⋯ Despite training in the management of shoulder dystocia and a rising institutional cesarean section rate, the incidence of BPI has remained unchanged compared with 10 years earlier.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 2011
General maternal medication use, folic acid, the MDR1 C3435T polymorphism, and the risk of a child with a congenital heart defect.
We sought to investigate maternal and child functional MDR1 C3435T polymorphism, periconception medication, folic acid use, and the risk of a congenital heart defect (CHD) in the offspring. ⋯ Mothers carrying the MDR1 3435T allele, using medication without folic acid, are at nearly 3-fold increased risk for CHD in the offspring.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jan 2011
Oxytocin exposure during labor among women with postpartum hemorrhage secondary to uterine atony.
We sought to determine if women with severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) secondary to uterine atony received greater amounts of oxytocin during labor compared to women without PPH. ⋯ Women with severe PPH secondary to uterine atony were exposed to significantly more oxytocin during labor compared to matched controls.