British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Jul 1993
The effect of anxiety and depression during pregnancy on obstetric complications.
To investigate the effects of anxiety and depression during pregnancy on obstetric complications using the data collected from the St George's Birthweight Study. ⋯ In the general population of pregnant women, anxiety and depression during pregnancy, while undesirable in themselves, are of little importance in the evolution of obstetric complications.
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Jun 1993
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomised prospective study comparing the new vacuum extractor policy with forceps delivery.
To compare assisted vaginal delivery by forceps with delivery by vacuum extractor, where a new vacuum extractor policy was employed which dictated the cup to be used in specific situations. ⋯ Assisted vaginal delivery using the new vacuum extractor policy is associated with significantly less maternal trauma than with forceps. Further studies are required to assess neonatal morbidity adequately.