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Uterine Rupture: What Family Physicians Need to Know Vaginal birth after cesarean section is common in this country. Physicians providing obstetric care should be aware of the potential complications. |
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Obesity in pregnancy: Deliver sensitive care This article addresses the health risks of obesity to mother and baby during pregnancy, labor, and delivery and discusses what you can do to mitigate those risks. |
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Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Although the disorder affects approximately 2.5 percent of pregnant women and has been the subject of extensive research, its diagnosis and management continue to be debated. |
American Family Physician
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Blunt Trauma in Pregnancy Trauma is the most common cause of nonobstetric death among pregnant women in the United States. Electronic fetal monitoring currently is the most accurate measure of fetal status after trauma, although the optimal duration of monitoring has not been established. |
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What Doctors Don't Tell You About C-sections Here's the real story, and what every woman needs to know before she gets pregnant. |
American Family Physician
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NHBPEP Report on High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: A Summary for Family Physicians |
American Journal of Nursing
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American Family Physician
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Evidence-Based Prenatal Care: Part I. General Prenatal Care and Counseling Issues Women should be counseled about the risks associated with pregnancy as well as the benefits of regular prenatal care. |
American Family Physician
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Evidence-Based Prenatal Care: Part II. Third-Trimester Care and Prevention of Infectious Diseases Recommendations for care, disease screening, labor induction and vaccinations for patients during late pregnancy. |
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An epidemic of cesareans Latin America is spending an estimated $425 million annually on over 850,000 needless operations... |
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Effects of Automobile Crashes Occurring During Pregnancy Increased automobile travel by pregnant women increases the likelihood of fetal injury or pregnancy complications from crashes, but relatively little is known about the factors involved in such outcomes. |
American Family Physician
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