Aug 22, 2017 · Because providers are using definitions of "abnormal labor" developed in a population of women who are different from the contemporary obstetrical population, the CSL …

Feb 6, 2017 · Several factors can make a pregnancy high risk, including existing health conditions, the mother’s age, lifestyle, and health issues that happen before or during …

Does maternal asthma contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in obstetrical and neonatal complications? Annals of Epidemiology. 2015; 25(6):392-397.e1. PMID:99981231160000 …

May 31, 2016 · A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the health or life of the mother or her fetus. It often requires specialized care from specially trained providers. Some pregnancies …

Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy …

Apr 25, 2017 · The first stage of labor happens in two phases: early labor and active labor. Typically, it is the longest stage of the process. The opening of the uterus, called the cervix, …

Sep 14, 2021 · Pregnancy, labor, and delivery can be difficult experiences, even for women with access to prenatal care and state-of-the-art obstetrical services. For those in low-income …

"Labor" and "delivery" describe the process of childbirth. Contractions of the uterus and changes in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) prepare a woman's body to give birth. Then the baby …

Other areas of ongoing research include determining the optimal time for second stage of labor, when pushing begins, and exploring how the sociodemographic changes in the current …

Aug 7, 2017 · Each pregnancy and delivery is different, and problems may arise. If complications occur, providers may assist by monitoring the situation closely and intervening, as necessary. …