Obstetric interventions in normal labor and birth: are they indicated?Clinical trials conducted in the 21st century show many obstetric ob·stet·ric or ob·stet·ri·cal adj. Of or relating to the profession of obstetrics or the care of women during and after pregnancy. obstetrical, obstetric pertaining to or emanating from obstetrics. interventions, such as continuous electronic fetal monitoring Electronic Fetal Monitoring Definition Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a method for examining the condition of a baby in the uterus by noting any unusual changes in its heart rate. and routine use of labor induction or augmentation, do not aid, as previously believed, and have potentially adverse effects. Investigator Phyllis L. Brodsky, RNC RNC Republican National Committee (US) RNC Republican National Convention RNC Radio Network Controller RNC Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (provincial police force) , MS, of The Board of Education of Worcester County in Berlin, Md., USA, demonstrates why many current interventions are not best practice in normal labor. |
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