Study 2023 ~ Outcomes for Elective Induction at 39 weeks

by faithgibson February 1, 2025

As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice   AJOG Glob Rep . 2023 Jan 29;3(2):100168. doi: 10.1016/j.xagr.2023.100168 Impacts of embracing 39-week elective induction across an entire […]

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Conservative, Responsible, Humane, Woman-centered and Cost-effective Maternity Care in the US ~ Where did it go and how can we get it back?

by faithgibson January 23, 2025

Conservative, Responsible, Humane, Woman-centered and Cost-effective Maternity Care in 21st-Century America Part One ~ The $64,000 dollar questions are: “Where did it go?” & “How can we get it back?” I am not old enough to remember what it was like when physiological care for a normal childbirth was the norm and was typically provided […]

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The Wrong Use of Obstetrics: Introduction ~ currently being edited 01-23-2025

by faithgibson January 21, 2025

Originally posted 2021 The Wrong Use of Obstetrics: The most Profound Change in normal Childbirth Practices in the history of the human species! An academic and synoptic version for educational and legal purposes Part I ~ Introduction and Overview ~ Author’s Note:  The following historical information is not meant to denigrate or undermine the contemporary practice of […]

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Contemporary US rates of maternal morbidity and mortality during and after Cesarean surgery available in in 2025

by faithgibson January 21, 2025

Maternal morbidity and mortality during and after Cesarean surgery ~ 2025 The maternal morbidity rate associated with a Cesarean section is higher than the rate for a vaginal delivery. However, Cesarean sections have helped reduce maternal morbidity and mortality rates overall.  Explanation Risk of severe morbidity Cesarean sections are associated with a higher risk of severe maternal […]

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Ch. 13 ~ The Obstetrical Franchise In America: The 20th century Gender War btw Midwifery and Obstetrics (spoiler alert – obstetricans won, midwives and childbearing women lost!)

by faithgibson January 21, 2025

Chapter 13 ~ Putting Humpty-Dumpty Back Together Again The theme of this chapter is to reunite the story that was split asunder in the first 10 chapters. At issue is the rehabilitation of the maternity care system, that is, science-based birth care as the foremost standard for healthy women with physiological management, regardless of the […]

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