European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Nov 2011
Cardiotocography as a predictor of fetal outcome in women presenting with reduced fetal movement.
To examine the obstetric and perinatal outcomes of women presenting with reduced fetal movement (RFM) during the third trimester, specifically in relation to the diagnostic capacity of non-stress cardiotocography (CTG) used as the primary investigation in this clinical scenario. ⋯ Normal non-stress CTG is a reliable screening indicator of fetal wellbeing in women presenting with perception of RFM in the third trimester; abnormal pregnancy outcomes were more common when initial CTG was abnormal or persistently non-reassuring.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Nov 2011
Maternal morbidity associated with placenta praevia among women who had elective caesarean section.
Estimates of the increased risk of maternal complications after caesarean section posed by placenta praevia differ between studies and may not reflect current practice. We assess the impact of placenta praevia on maternal complications after elective caesarean section (CS). ⋯ Placenta praevia remains a risk factor for various maternal complications, although the increased risk of hysterectomy is lower than previously reported.