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5 Substances Researched for Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Iron 220Locked
Dates110Locked
Dill110Locked
Folic Acid 110Locked
Orange110Locked
1 Problem Substances Researched for Birth: Labor & Delivery
NameACCKFocus
Pitocin (Synthetic Oxytocin)110Locked
10 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Natural Birth6100Locked
Acupuncture331Locked
Water Birth330Locked
Massage/Therapeutic Touch220Locked
Acupressure110Locked
Aromatherapy 110Locked
Doula: Birth Assistance110Locked
Midwifery Care110Locked
Moxibustion110Locked
Music110Locked
8 Problematic Actions Researched for Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Cesarean Delivery10141Locked
Episiotomy651Locked
Birth Induction350Locked
Umbilical Cord Clamping120Locked
Labor Induction110Locked
Obstetric Interventions110Locked
Regional Anesthesia110Locked
Regional Anesthesia: Spinal110Locked

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48 Abstracts with Birth: Labor & Delivery Research

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Acupressure can provide significant pain relief during first stage of labour.Apr 30, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 May ;39:101126. Epub 2020 Feb 29. PMID: 32379664
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2020
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Acupressure could have a role in reducing the rate of caesarean delivery and decreasing the duration of labor in parturient women.Jul 28, 2016

Pubmed Data : Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2016 Jul 29. Epub 2016 Jul 29. PMID: 27569023
Article Published Date : Jul 28, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Cesarean Section
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Birth induction may increase incidences of postpartum hemorrhage and blood transfusion.Dec 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2007 Dec;42(12):818-21. PMID: 18476514
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2007
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Blood Transfusion, Hemorrhage: Postpartum, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Birth Induction
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Caesarean delivery independently reduces overall risk in breech presentations and risk of intrapartum fetal death in cephalic presentations but increases the risk of severe maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in cephalic presentations.Nov 17, 2007

Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2007 Nov 17;335(7628):1025. Epub 2007 Oct 30. PMID: 17977819
Article Published Date : Nov 17, 2007
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Birth Problems: Breech Presentation , Cesarean Section
Therapeutic Actions : Natural Birth
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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Cesarean delivery is associated with significantly increased risk of maternal death from complications of anesthesia, puerperal infection and venous thromboembolism.Apr 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):248-53. PMID: 20492373
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Cesarean Section
Therapeutic Actions : Natural Birth
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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Delaying clamping of the umbilical cord in full-term neonates for a minimum of 2 minutes following birth is beneficial to the newborn, extending into infancy.Mar 21, 2007

Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2007 Mar 21;297(11):1241-52. PMID: 17374818
Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2007
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Umbilical Cord Clamping
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Elective cesarean section is associated with increased rates of maternal puerperal febrile morbidity, wound infections as well as breastfeeding problems in the postpartum period.May 27, 2010

Pubmed Data : Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 May 27. Epub 2010 May 27. PMID: 20505947
Article Published Date : May 27, 2010
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Breastfeeding: Complications, Cesarean Section
Therapeutic Actions : Natural Birth
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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Induction delivery at 41 weeks of gestation increases the rates of caesarean section, precipitate labor, clinical workload and hospital costs. Jun 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Jun;43(6):401-4. PMID: 19035130
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2008
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Birth Induction, Cesarean Delivery
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Pregnancy-related mortality is higher among women delivered by cesarean. Feb 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Feb;97(2):169-74. PMID: 11165576
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2001
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy Complications
Therapeutic Actions : Natural Birth
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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There is evidence to support the use of acupuncture in the induction of labor. Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Nov;15(11):1209-14. PMID: 19922252
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Delayed, Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture
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Acupressure may reduce pain during the active phase of labor in nulliparous women giving birth.Nov 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2010 Nov;89(11):1453-9. Epub 2010 Sep 8. PMID: 20822474
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure
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Murotal Al-Quran therapy on decreasing labor pain and anxiety in maternity mothers first phase.May 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : Enferm Clin. 2020 Jun ;30 Suppl 5:110-114. PMID: 32713546
Article Published Date : May 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Acupuncture during labor and delivery is effective and well tolerated by patients and medical staff.May 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 May;15(5):501-5. PMID: 19432512
Article Published Date : May 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture
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Aromatherapy is a noninvasive and effective method to help women overcome their anxiety during labor.Oct 31, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2015 Nov-Dec;20(6):661-4. PMID: 26793249
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Orange
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents
Additional Keywords : Essential Oils
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Aromatherapy with R. damascena reduced the severity of pain and anxiety in the first stage of labor.Dec 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Integr Med. 2018 03 ;16(2):120-125. Epub 2018 Feb 9. PMID: 29526235
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Rose
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Anxiety Agents
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Consumption of date fruit in the last 4 weeks before labour significantly reduced the need for induction and augmentation of labour, and produced a more favourable, but non-significant, delivery outcome.Dec 31, 2010

Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 ;31(1):29-31. PMID: 21280989
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Dates
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Delay in cord clamping of 2 minutes could help prevent iron deficiency from developing before 6 months of age in the offspring of anemic mothers. Jun 17, 2006

Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2006 Jun 17;367(9527):1997-2004. PMID: 16782490
Article Published Date : Jun 17, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Delayed cord clamping can improve iron stores and hemoglobin in infants born to anemic mothers. Feb 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Indian Pediatr. 2002 Feb;39(2):130-5. PMID: 11867842
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Ear acupressure was significantly effective in reducing labor pain and shortening labor active phase.May 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2020 Jun ;51:102413. Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32507430
Article Published Date : May 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure
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Effects of massage and acupressure on relieving labor pain, reducing labor time, and increasing delivery satisfaction.Jan 31, 2020

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb ;28(1):e68. PMID: 31524645
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure, Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Episiotomy does not prevent perineal trauma and likely increases it. Jul 01, 1992

Pubmed Data : Online J Curr Clin Trials. 1992 Jul 1 ;Doc No 10:[6019 words; 65 paragraphs]. PMID: 1343606
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1992
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Perineal trauma
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Episiotomy is associated with increased incidence of excessive intrapartum blood loss. Sep 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Enferm Clin. 2011 Sep ;21(5):256-63. Epub 2011 Sep 23. PMID: 21944931
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Intrapartum blood loss
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Findings from this study confirm the positive and lingering effects of Reiki in women hospitalized for obstetrical and gynecological conditions. Jul 02, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Holist Nurs. 2020 Jul 3:898010120936437. Epub 2020 Jul 3. PMID: 32618216
Article Published Date : Jul 02, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Reiki Therapy
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Lavender essence aromatherapy may be an effective therapeutic option for pain management for women in labor.Oct 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 Nov ;25:81-86. Epub 2016 Aug 17. PMID: 27863615
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender: Essential Oil
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics
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Massage compares favorably to music therapies to relieve the severity of labor pain. May 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2010 May;6(3):377-81. PMID: 20426604
Article Published Date : May 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch, Music
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Massage during labor decreases labor time, the duration of hospital stay and postpartum depression. Dec 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Physiol Biochem. 2009 Dec;65(4):369-76. PMID: 9443139
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Depression
Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch
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Midline episiotomies appear to do far more harm than good. May 01, 1990

Pubmed Data : Obstet Gynecol. 1990 May ;75(5):765-70. PMID: 2183106
Article Published Date : May 01, 1990
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Perineal trauma
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Midwife-led birth is associated with higher vaginal birth rate and lower rates of obstetric intervention.Jan 12, 2011

Pubmed Data : Midwifery. 2011 Jan 12. Epub 2011 Jan 12. PMID: 21236528
Article Published Date : Jan 12, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Midwifery Care, Natural Birth
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Moxibustion is safe and effective for reducing uterine contraction pain associated with child birth. Aug 01, 2010

Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Aug;30(8):623-6. PMID: 20942275
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Uterine Contractions: Pain, Uterine Cramps
Therapeutic Actions : Moxibustion
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Perineal and pelvic floor morbidity is greatest among women receiving median episiotomy versus those remaining intact or sustaining spontaneous perineal tears. Sep 01, 1994

Pubmed Data : Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994 Sep ;171(3):591-8. PMID: 8092203
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1994
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) , Perineal trauma
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Prenatal folic acid-iron supplementation reduced the risk of obstetric complications in this South Asian setting.Jul 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Jul;106(1):3-7. Epub 2009 Apr 15. PMID: 19368922
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Folic Acid , Iron
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Blood Loss, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Prenatal iron supplementation may reduce maternal deaths associated with postpartum hemorrhage.Mar 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Mar;104(3):189-93. Epub 2008 Dec 11. PMID: 19081564
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Iron
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Blood Loss, Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Regional anesthesia given to the mother alters the physiological parameters of infants. Oct 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Anesth Analg. 2008 Oct ;107(4):1295-302. PMID: 18806043
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery, Regional Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia: Spinal
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The continuous support in labor by a lay doula shortens the labor process. Jul 01, 2006

Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2006 Jul-Aug;35(4):456-64. PMID: 16881989
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Doula: Birth Assistance
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The use of oxycodone in lactating mothers after Casesarean section may result in significant neonatal exposure.Jun 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2007 Jun;47(3):181-5. PMID: 17550483
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Infant Chemical Exposures
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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The use of oxytocin was associated with an increase in regional analgesia (65 to 22%), instrumental delivery (21 to 18%) and caesarean section (29 to 14%) as compared to women who did not receive oxytocin in labour.Mar 05, 2012

Pubmed Data : Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2012 Mar 5. Epub 2012 Mar 5. PMID: 22384940
Article Published Date : Mar 05, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Birth Induction, Cesarean Delivery
Problem Substances : Pitocin (Synthetic Oxytocin)
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These results supported the use of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds as an effective way to progress labor.Nov 30, 2014

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2014 Dec ;22(6):970-6. Epub 2014 Oct 17. PMID: 25453516
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Dill
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts
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voiding episiotomy at tears presumed to be imminent increases the rate of intact perinea and the rate of only minor perineal trauma, reduces postpartum perineal pain and does not have any adverse effects on maternal or fetal morbidity.Apr 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2004 Apr ;83(4):364-8. PMID: 15005784
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Perineal trauma , Postpartum Problems
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Water birth is associated wtih a decreased necessity for medical interventions, less pain and sooner completion of delivery.Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Arch Iran Med. 2009 Sep;12(5):468-71. PMID: 19722768
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Water Birth
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Water birth may result in superior maternal and neonatal outcomes when compared to normal vaginal deliveries.Jun 14, 2002

Pubmed Data : Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2002 Jun 14;114(10-11):391-5. PMID: 12708093
Article Published Date : Jun 14, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Therapeutic Actions : Water Birth
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Water births in low risk women delivered by experienced professionals are as safe as normal vaginal deliveries, and may be associated with a reduction in length of labour and perineal trauma for primigravidae, and a reduction in analgesia requirements forJul 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2000 Jul;91(1):15-20. PMID: 10817872
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Postpartum Blood Loss, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Therapeutic Actions : Water Birth
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Women whose labor is induced (versus spontaneous labor) are more likely to have uterine hyperstimulation, caesarean delivery (3 fold more likely), and babies with low Apgar scores (a measure of newborn health).Sep 14, 2010

Pubmed Data : Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Sep 14. Epub 2010 Sep 14. PMID: 20838800
Article Published Date : Sep 14, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Cesarean Section
Therapeutic Actions : Natural Birth
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery, Labor Induction, Obstetric Interventions
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The present findings demonstrate the potentials of Pimpinella anisum extract to relax pregnant uterine contractions.May 22, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Ethnopharmacol. 2020 May 23 ;254:112730. Epub 2020 Mar 4. PMID: 32145331
Article Published Date : May 22, 2020
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Anise
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
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Acupuncture may have therapeutic value in treating naseau in pregnancy, back and pelvic pain, breech presentation and pain in labor. Sep 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : Birth. 2009 Sep;36(3):246-53. PMID: 19747272
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Birth Problems: Breech Presentation , Nausea: Pregnancy-Associated, Pregnancy Complications
Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture
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The aim of this work is to collate all available published scientific reports in the literature on Carpolobia.Jun 30, 2015

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Pharmacogn Rev. 2015 Jul-Dec;9(18):132-9. PMID: 26392711
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Carpolobia lutea
Diseases : Aspergillosis, Bacillus subtilis infections, Birth: Labor & Delivery, Candida Albicans, Diarrhea, Escherichia coli Infections, Fever, Hyperlipidemia, Leishmaniasis, Obesity, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Rheumatism, Staphylococcus aureus infection, Sterility, Venereal Diseases: Bacterial
Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Anti-pyretic , Antidiarrheals, Antimicrobial, Gastroprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immunomodulatory, Leishmanicidal
Additional Keywords : Anti-Obesity Agents, Natural Substances Versus Drugs, Plant Extracts
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The health implications of birth by Caesarean section.Jan 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc. 2012 Feb ;87(1):229-43. Epub 2011 Aug 5. PMID: 21815988
Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2012
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Cesarean Section
Additional Keywords : Epigenetic Modification, Prenatal Epigenetic Programming
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Cesarean Delivery
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The scientific evidence does not justify routine use of episiotomy.May 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 May ;174(5):1399-402. PMID: 9065102
Article Published Date : May 01, 1996
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy
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Using dill seeds could reduce the duration of labor. Oct 31, 2020

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Nov ;41:101251. Epub 2020 Oct 28. PMID: 33130423
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Dill
Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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