Obstetrics and gynecology
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To estimate the incidence of overall cesarean delivery and cesarean delivery on maternal request in southeast China in the past decade. ⋯ III.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2008
Pregnancy outcomes in systemic sclerosis, primary pulmonary hypertension, and sickle cell disease.
Systemic sclerosis, primary pulmonary hypertension, and sickle cell disease are uncommon vasculopathic diseases affecting women. We estimated the nationwide occurrence of pregnancies in women with these conditions and compared pregnancy outcomes to the general obstetric population. ⋯ Women with systemic sclerosis, primary pulmonary hypertension, and sickle cell disease have significantly increased rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, requiring extensive preconceptional counseling about the risks of pregnancy.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Apr 2008
Elective cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive care unit admission, and neonatal respiratory distress.
To evaluate the relationship among gestational age at elective cesarean delivery, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, and whether the presence of pre-cesarean delivery labor or ruptured membranes affected the incidence of neonatal respiratory distress. ⋯ Admission to NICU and development of respiratory distress were associated with gestational age at time of elective cesarean delivery and male gender. Awaiting the onset of labor or ruptured membranes did not appear to reduce the risk of NICU admission or neonatal respiratory distress.