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Managing preterm labor in multiple gestations.(THE MASTER CLASS)
Preterm labor is one of the most important and vexing challenges complicating pregnancy. Premature babies account for an estimated 6%-10% of births, yet they account for 70%-85% of neonatal morbidity and mortality.
In multiple gestations, which are increasingly common as a result of delayed childbearing and the use of assisted reproductive technologies, preterm labor is an even greater risk. The literature points to an incidence of preterm labor of 20%-75% in multiple gestations. Although these figures may be somewhat high, I think it is safe to say that at least 1 in 10 multiple gestations seen at my institution are complicated by preterm labor. Not all of these ...
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- Magazine article from: Family Practice News DONOHUE, MAUREEN January 1, 2000 700+ words
...obstetrical intervention for women with multiple gestations at risk for preterm birth. That...antenatal steroids for women with multiple gestations isn't known. "Many centers are...weeks for quintuplets. The rate of multiple gestations is increasing in the United States...
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- Magazine article from: Best's Review Chordas, Lori December 1, 2007 700+ words
...and ovulation-inducing drugs are driving the spike in multiple gestations. But with multiple births come hefty medical costs...Problems One of the most significant problems associated with multiple gestations is the risk of preterm birth, said Dr. Joanne Armstrong...
- Preterm labor.(Women's Health Advisor)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. November 1, 2008 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 37th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to an early, premature delivery of your...
- Preterm Labor.
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2001 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 36th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Preterm labor.(Causes and Treatment)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Clinical Reference Systems January 1, 2006 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 37th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to an early, premature delivery of your...
- Preterm Labor.(Women's Health Advisor 2002.1)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2002 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 36th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Preterm Labor.(Women's Health Advisor 2004.1)
- Clinical Reference Systems Cooper, Phyllis G. January 1, 2004 700+ words
What is preterm labor? If you have regular, painful uterine contractions...20th and 34th weeks of pregnancy, you are having preterm labor. It is also called premature labor. Preterm labor can lead to delivery of a premature baby. A premature...
- Metaanalyses Tackle Management of Preterm Labor.(Brief Article)(Statistical...
- Magazine article from: Family Practice News BOSCHERT, SHERRY June 15, 2000 700+ words
...benefit in two methods of managing preterm labor but saw potential usefulness in three...to be useless. And among women in preterm labor, fetal fibronectin testing and endovaginal...apply only to women with symptoms of preterm labor and whose membranes are intact...