American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialDouble-blind comparison of carbetocin versus oxytocin in prevention of uterine atony after cesarean section.
The goal of this study was to compare carbetocin, a long-acting oxytocin analog, with oxytocin in the prevention of uterine atony after cesarean section. ⋯ Carbetocin, a new drug for the prevention of uterine atony, appears to be more effective than a continuous infusion of oxytocin and has a similar safety profile.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialRandomized controlled trial of prevention of perineal trauma by perineal massage during pregnancy.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of perineal massage during pregnancy for the prevention of perineal trauma at birth. ⋯ Perineal massage is an effective approach to increasing the chance of delivery with an intact perineum for women with a first vaginal delivery but not for women with a previous vaginal birth.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Mar 1999
Multicenter StudyIndicated versus spontaneous preterm delivery: An evaluation of neonatal morbidity among infants weighing =1000 grams at birth.
The aim of the study was to determine whether infants weighing =1000 g after birth who are born to women who undergo indicated preterm delivery have different neonatal outcomes than do those born as a result of either spontaneous preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of membranes. ⋯ In this population of infants weighing =1000 g, selected neonatal outcomes did not differ according to birth by indicated preterm delivery, spontaneous preterm labor, or preterm premature rupture of membranes.