Birth: Labor & Delivery

Name	AC	CK
Castor oil	5	50
Dates	2	20
Iron	2	20
Dill	2	11
Chamomile	1	10
Folic Acid	1	10
Lavender: Essential Oil	1	10
Lemon Oil	1	10
Orange	1	10
Rose	1	10
Ylang-ylang	1	10
Anise	1	2
Carpolobia lutea	1	1

Name	AC	CK	Focus
Pitocin (Synthetic Oxytocin)	1	10

Name	AC	CK
Acupressure	8	110
Natural Birth	6	100
Acupuncture	4	41
Massage/Therapeutic Touch	4	40
Aromatherapy	3	30
Water Birth	3	30
Yoga	1	21
Reiki Therapy	2	20
Doula: Birth Assistance	1	10
Midwifery Care	1	10
Moxibustion	1	10
Music	1	10
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Cesarean Delivery	10	141
Episiotomy	6	51
Birth Induction	3	50
Umbilical Cord Clamping	1	20
Labor Induction	1	10
Obstetric Interventions	1	10
Regional Anesthesia	1	10
Regional Anesthesia: Spinal	1	10

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The effect of yoga practice on labor pain.Dec 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2024 ;29(3):273-279. Epub 2024 Jul 2. PMID: 39100394

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2023

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Yoga

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

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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

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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Acupressure could be used to reduce the labor pain during the active phase of labor.Oct 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2020 Nov-Dec;25(6):455-462. Epub 2020 Nov 7. PMID: 33747833

Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2020

Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Apr;36(2):248-53. PMID: 20492373

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2010

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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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

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Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2007 Mar 21;297(11):1241-52. PMID: 17374818

Article Published Date : Mar 21, 2007

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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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

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Pubmed Data : Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 May 27. Epub 2010 May 27. PMID: 20505947

Article Published Date : May 27, 2010

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Feb;97(2):169-74. PMID: 11165576

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2001

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 Nov;15(11):1209-14. PMID: 19922252

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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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

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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

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure

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Effective labor pain relief, better labor pain perception, and the lack of adverse effects support the use of auricular acupressure.Sep 21, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Jpn J Nurs Sci. 2022 Sep 22:e12512. Epub 2022 Sep 22. PMID: 36134507

Article Published Date : Sep 21, 2022

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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Murotal Al-Quran therapy on decreasing labor pain and anxiety in maternity mothers first phase.May 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Enferm Clin. 2020 Jun ;30 Suppl 5:110-114. PMID: 32713546

Article Published Date : May 31, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2009 May;15(5):501-5. PMID: 19432512

Article Published Date : May 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Substances : Rose

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics, Anti-Anxiety Agents

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Castor oil induces laxation and uterus contraction via ricinoleic acid activating prostaglandin EP3 receptors.Jun 04, 2012

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Pubmed Data : Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 Jun 5 ;109(23):9179-84. Epub 2012 May 21. PMID: 22615395

Article Published Date : Jun 04, 2012

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Castor oil

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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Castor oil is effective for labor induction, in post-date multiparous women in outpatient settings.Jan 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Women Birth. 2018 Feb ;31(1):e26-e31. Epub 2017 Jul 24. PMID: 28750937

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Castor oil

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 ;31(1):29-31. PMID: 21280989

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Dates

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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Dates consumption reduces the need for labour augmentation.Jun 30, 2017

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Pubmed Data : J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017 Jul ;37(5):595-600. Epub 2017 Mar 13. PMID: 28286995

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2017

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Lancet. 2006 Jun 17;367(9527):1997-2004. PMID: 16782490

Article Published Date : Jun 17, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Indian Pediatr. 2002 Feb;39(2):130-5. PMID: 11867842

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Nurs Res. 2020 Feb ;28(1):e68. PMID: 31524645

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2010 May;6(3):377-81. PMID: 20426604

Article Published Date : May 01, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : J Physiol Biochem. 2009 Dec;65(4):369-76. PMID: 9443139

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Obstet Gynecol. 1990 May ;75(5):765-70. PMID: 2183106

Article Published Date : May 01, 1990

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Midwifery. 2011 Jan 12. Epub 2011 Jan 12. PMID: 21236528

Article Published Date : Jan 12, 2011

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2010 Aug;30(8):623-6. PMID: 20942275

Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Uterine Contractions: Pain, Uterine Cramps

Therapeutic Actions : Moxibustion

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Nearly 91% of women in the study who consumed the castor oil cocktail to induce labor were able to give birth vaginally with little to no maternal or fetal complications.Mar 31, 2018

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Pubmed Data : Women Birth. 2018 Apr ;31(2):e99-e104. Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 28838804

Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2018

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Castor oil

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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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

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Pubmed Data : Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994 Sep ;171(3):591-8. PMID: 8092203

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1994

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Swedish massage techniques with or without chamomile oil can improve labor outcomes.Nov 24, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Med Res. 2022 Nov 25 ;27(1):266. Epub 2022 Nov 25. PMID: 36434669

Article Published Date : Nov 24, 2022

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Chamomile

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Massage/Therapeutic Touch

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The continuous support in labor by a lay doula shortens the labor process. Jul 01, 2006

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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

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Doula: Birth Assistance

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The effect of GB21 acupressure on pain intensity in the first stage of labor in primiparous women.Feb 15, 2021

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2021 Feb 16 ;58:102683. Epub 2021 Feb 16. PMID: 33607215

Article Published Date : Feb 15, 2021

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Acupressure

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women.Mar 23, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2023 Mar 24 ;52:101748. Epub 2023 Mar 24. PMID: 37054616

Article Published Date : Mar 23, 2023

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Lemon Oil , Ylang-ylang

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Anxiety Agents

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The impact of Reiki practice on episiotomy recovery and perineal pain.Jul 30, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Jul 31 ;28(7):35-46. PMID: 39097970

Article Published Date : Jul 30, 2024

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Reiki Therapy

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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The probability of labor initiation increases during the first 24 hours after using castor oil.Jun 30, 2006

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Pubmed Data : Saudi Med J. 2006 Jul ;27(7):1011-4. PMID: 16830021

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Castor oil

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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The use of oxycodone in lactating mothers after Casesarean section may result in significant neonatal exposure.Jun 01, 2007

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Substances : Dill

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts

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Use of castor oil in pregnancies at term.Dec 31, 1999

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Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 2000 Jan ;6(1):77-9. PMID: 10631825

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 1999

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Castor oil

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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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

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Pubmed Data : Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2004 Apr ;83(4):364-8. PMID: 15005784

Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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Pubmed Data : Arch Iran Med. 2009 Sep;12(5):468-71. PMID: 19722768

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Sep 14. Epub 2010 Sep 14. PMID: 20838800

Article Published Date : Sep 14, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Birth. 2009 Sep;36(3):246-53. PMID: 19747272

Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery, Birth Problems: Breech Presentation , Nausea: Pregnancy-Associated, Pregnancy Complications

Therapeutic Actions : Acupuncture

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TENS has been found to be an effective method in relieving labor pain.Nov 11, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Pain Manag Nurs. 2024 Nov 12. Epub 2024 Nov 12. PMID: 39537497

Article Published Date : Nov 11, 2024

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Therapeutic Actions : Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics

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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

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Pubmed Data : Pharmacogn Rev. 2015 Jul-Dec;9(18):132-9. PMID: 26392711

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2015

Study Type : Review

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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

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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

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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

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Pubmed Data : Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1996 May ;174(5):1399-402. PMID: 9065102

Article Published Date : May 01, 1996

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

Anti Therapeutic Actions : Episiotomy

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Using dill seeds could reduce the duration of labor. Oct 31, 2020

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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

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Substances : Dill

Diseases : Birth: Labor & Delivery

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The effect of yoga practice on labor pain.Dec 31, 2023

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

Acupressure could be used to reduce the labor pain during the active phase of labor.Oct 31, 2020

Acupressure could have a role in reducing the rate of caesarean delivery and decreasing the duration of labor in parturient women.Jul 28, 2016

Birth induction may increase incidences of postpartum hemorrhage and blood transfusion.Dec 01, 2007

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

Cesarean delivery is associated with significantly increased risk of maternal death from complications of anesthesia, puerperal infection and venous thromboembolism.Apr 01, 2010

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

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

Induction delivery at 41 weeks of gestation increases the rates of caesarean section, precipitate labor, clinical workload and hospital costs. Jun 01, 2008

Pregnancy-related mortality is higher among women delivered by cesarean. Feb 01, 2001

There is evidence to support the use of acupuncture in the induction of labor. Nov 01, 2009

Acupressure may reduce pain during the active phase of labor in nulliparous women giving birth.Nov 01, 2010

Effective labor pain relief, better labor pain perception, and the lack of adverse effects support the use of auricular acupressure.Sep 21, 2022

Murotal Al-Quran therapy on decreasing labor pain and anxiety in maternity mothers first phase.May 31, 2020

Acupuncture during labor and delivery is effective and well tolerated by patients and medical staff.May 01, 2009

Aromatherapy is a noninvasive and effective method to help women overcome their anxiety during labor.Oct 31, 2015

Aromatherapy with R. damascena reduced the severity of pain and anxiety in the first stage of labor.Dec 31, 2017

Castor oil induces laxation and uterus contraction via ricinoleic acid activating prostaglandin EP3 receptors.Jun 04, 2012

Castor oil is effective for labor induction, in post-date multiparous women in outpatient settings.Jan 31, 2018

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

Dates consumption reduces the need for labour augmentation.Jun 30, 2017

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

Delayed cord clamping can improve iron stores and hemoglobin in infants born to anemic mothers. Feb 01, 2002

Ear acupressure was significantly effective in reducing labor pain and shortening labor active phase.May 31, 2020

Effects of massage and acupressure on relieving labor pain, reducing labor time, and increasing delivery satisfaction.Jan 31, 2020

Episiotomy does not prevent perineal trauma and likely increases it. Jul 01, 1992

Episiotomy is associated with increased incidence of excessive intrapartum blood loss. Sep 01, 2011

Findings from this study confirm the positive and lingering effects of Reiki in women hospitalized for obstetrical and gynecological conditions. Jul 02, 2020

Lavender essence aromatherapy may be an effective therapeutic option for pain management for women in labor.Oct 31, 2016

Massage compares favorably to music therapies to relieve the severity of labor pain. May 01, 2010

Massage during labor decreases labor time, the duration of hospital stay and postpartum depression. Dec 01, 2009

Midline episiotomies appear to do far more harm than good. May 01, 1990

Midwife-led birth is associated with higher vaginal birth rate and lower rates of obstetric intervention.Jan 12, 2011

Moxibustion is safe and effective for reducing uterine contraction pain associated with child birth. Aug 01, 2010

Nearly 91% of women in the study who consumed the castor oil cocktail to induce labor were able to give birth vaginally with little to no maternal or fetal complications.Mar 31, 2018

Perineal and pelvic floor morbidity is greatest among women receiving median episiotomy versus those remaining intact or sustaining spontaneous perineal tears. Sep 01, 1994

Prenatal folic acid-iron supplementation reduced the risk of obstetric complications in this South Asian setting.Jul 01, 2009

Prenatal iron supplementation may reduce maternal deaths associated with postpartum hemorrhage.Mar 01, 2009

Regional anesthesia given to the mother alters the physiological parameters of infants. Oct 01, 2008

Swedish massage techniques with or without chamomile oil can improve labor outcomes.Nov 24, 2022

The continuous support in labor by a lay doula shortens the labor process. Jul 01, 2006

The effect of GB21 acupressure on pain intensity in the first stage of labor in primiparous women.Feb 15, 2021

The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women.Mar 23, 2023

The impact of Reiki practice on episiotomy recovery and perineal pain.Jul 30, 2024

The probability of labor initiation increases during the first 24 hours after using castor oil.Jun 30, 2006

The use of oxycodone in lactating mothers after Casesarean section may result in significant neonatal exposure.Jun 01, 2007

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

These results supported the use of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds as an effective way to progress labor.Nov 30, 2014

Use of castor oil in pregnancies at term.Dec 31, 1999

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

Water birth is associated wtih a decreased necessity for medical interventions, less pain and sooner completion of delivery.Sep 01, 2009

Water birth may result in superior maternal and neonatal outcomes when compared to normal vaginal deliveries.Jun 14, 2002

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

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

The present findings demonstrate the potentials of Pimpinella anisum extract to relax pregnant uterine contractions.May 22, 2020

Acupuncture may have therapeutic value in treating naseau in pregnancy, back and pelvic pain, breech presentation and pain in labor. Sep 01, 2009

TENS has been found to be an effective method in relieving labor pain.Nov 11, 2024

The aim of this work is to collate all available published scientific reports in the literature on Carpolobia.Jun 30, 2015

The health implications of birth by Caesarean section.Jan 31, 2012

The scientific evidence does not justify routine use of episiotomy.May 01, 1996

Using dill seeds could reduce the duration of labor. Oct 31, 2020

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