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Epidural analgesia is the most efficient technique for labor pain relief. However, its resultant motor block might impair the mode of delivery, particularly in breech presentation where the risk of dystocia is high. In this trial, we compared bupivacaine 0.125% with a combination of a low
BACKGROUND
Subarachnoid blockade for cesarean section still poses a threat of profound hypotension and can result in unstable maternal and fetal hemodynamics. The correlation of fetal breech and vertex presentation with the occurrence of hypotension under spinal anesthesia is reviewed in this
Retroperitoneal cyst is an extremely rare complication of pregnancy. The management of this rare clinical entity is not well understood. An 18-year-old primigravid woman at 11 weeks of gestation with twins presented with complaints of severe nausea and vomiting. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging
OBJECTIVE
To identify, survey and review randomized controlled studies of the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for obstetric treatment or health promotion.
METHODS
The MEDLINE database was searched to identify randomized controlled trials of CAM treatment and therapies in
BACKGROUND
Breech presentation occurs in up to 3% of pregnancies at term and may be an indication for caesarean delivery. External cephalic version can be effective in repositioning the fetus in a cephalic presentation, but may be painful for the mother. Our aim was to assess the efficacy of
Objective: In the United Kingdom, a professional acupuncture network, the Acupuncture (for Conception to) Childbirth Team (ACT), provides education and support for practitioners using maternity acupuncture. However, the nature of treatments their members provide has been unknown. The aim of
This report is on a 35-year-old II-para (status post-Caesarean Section due to breech presentation, at that time normal pregnancy) progress, who was hospitalized with hypertension and proteinuria during the 40th week of pregnancy. Both symptoms occurred initially three days before hospitalization.
BACKGROUND
Complementary medicine has become popular throughout many Western countries and is widely used by women across all stages of their life cycle. Acupuncture is used by women during their pregnancy, and research suggests that acupuncture may be used as an adjunct to their existing
OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of opinions and subjective feelings of patients who have undergone an external cephalic version of a fetus in breech presentation after the 36th week of pregnancy.
METHODS
Observational analytic cohort study.
METHODS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Masaryk University,
In the present review, the authors sumarrize current situations about application of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies in the maternity department in countries outside China in accordance with 68 articles in English published from 2000 to 2011. The clinical application includes: 1) dilivery
BACKGROUND
Major concerns regarding the use of medication during pregnancy justify the need for safer interventions. Acupuncture is an emerging alternative for several clinical conditions during this period. The objective of this study is to summarise evidence derived from systematic reviews (SRs)
Acupuncture is often recommended for obstetrical and gynecological conditions but the evidence is confusing. We aim to summarize all recent systematic reviews in this area. Western and Asian electronic databases were searched for systematic reviews of any type of acupuncture for any type of
Between 1987 and 1990 27 women were observed who professed they did not know they were pregnant until term or until premature contractions set in. The aim of this study was to evaluate obstetric history and pregnancy outcomes and assess defence mechanisms and coping strategies which contribute to
Acupuncture is a key component of therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. Only in the last few decades has acupuncture become popular in the United States. The mechanism behind acupuncture's effects on the body and brain has not been completely elucidated, but there is evidence that