"Labor, Obstetric" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The repetitive uterine contraction during childbirth which is associated with the progressive dilation of the uterine cervix (CERVIX UTERI). Successful labor results in the expulsion of the FETUS and PLACENTA. Obstetric labor can be spontaneous or induced (LABOR, INDUCED).
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D007743
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G08.686.784.769.326
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Labor, Obstetric" by people in Profiles.
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Association between breakthrough labor pain, patient-controlled epidural analgesia use, and numeracy: A pilot observational study. Midwifery. 2023 Sep; 124:103730.
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Standardization of epidural top-ups for breakthrough labor pain results in a higher proportion of catheter replacements within 30?min of the first bolus dose. Int J Obstet Anesth. 2021 08; 47:103161.
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Effect of Epidural Infusion Bolus Delivery Rate on the Duration of Labor Analgesia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesthesiology. 2018 04; 128(4):745-753.
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Epidural Labor Analgesia-Fentanyl Dose and Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Anesthesiology. 2017 10; 127(4):614-624.
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Shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage simulations: student confidence in managing these complications. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2012 Jan-Feb; 57(1):55-60.
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Validation of the multidimensional health locus of control scales for labor and delivery. Res Nurs Health. 2011 Aug; 34(4):282-96.
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The effect of manipulation of the programmed intermittent bolus time interval and injection volume on total drug use for labor epidural analgesia: a randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2011 Apr; 112(4):904-11.
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Early labor neuraxial analgesia: effects on the progress and outcome of labor. Anesthesiology. 2010 Apr; 112(4):1053-4; author reply 1054-5.
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The influence of time of day of administration on duration of opioid labor analgesia. Anesth Analg. 2010 Oct; 111(4):986-91.
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The risk of cesarean delivery with neuraxial analgesia given early versus late in labor. N Engl J Med. 2005 Feb 17; 352(7):655-65.