Preterm Labor: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Preterm Labor: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Overview: Preterm labor is defined as the presence of uterine contractions of sufficient frequency and intensity to effect progressive effacement and dilation of the cervix prior to term gestation (between 20 and 37 wk). Preterm labor precedes almost ...

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Mouthwash helps mothers with gum disease avoid preterm births - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “A study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology linked the use of alcohol-free mouthwash among women with gum disease to an almost 75% reduced risk of premature labor. Overall, researchers found that only one out of 20 babies was born prematurely to mothers who used the mouthwash, comp…View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Premature Rupture of Membranes: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to a patient who is beyond 37 weeks' gestation and has presented with rupture of membranes (ROM) prior to the onset of labor. Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is ROM ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Face and Brow Presentation: eMedicine Obstetrics and Gynecology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: At the onset of labor, assessment of the fetal presentation with respect to the maternal birth canal is critical to the route of delivery. At term, the vast majority of fetuses present in the vertex presentation, where ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Treatments for asthma and pre-term labor may increase risk of autism in developing fetus

eurekalert.org — “Commonly prescribed beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase the incidence of autism-spectrum disorders, psychiatric pathology, cognitive problems and poor school performance in their children, according to a new study published in the December 2009 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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