| The influence of birth weight on labor in nulliparas. | |
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PMID: 2371019 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The purpose of this study was to examine the hypothesis that dystocia in nulliparas is directly related to birth weight. The study was confined to the first 1000 nulliparas delivered in 1988 who went into labor after 37 weeks' gestation with a single live fetus and cephalic presentation. The management of labor was standardized. As birth weight increased, there was an increase in the mean duration of labor and of the second stage of labor, in the incidence of oxytocin augmentation, and in the incidence of both cesarean and forceps delivery for dystocia. The direct relationship between birth weight and the mean duration of labor was independent of gestation and oxytocin augmentation. These findings suggest that birth weight is an important factor in the development of dystocia in nulliparas. |
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Authors:
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M J Turner; M J Rasmussen; J E Turner; P C Boylan; D MacDonald; J M Stronge |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 76 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1990 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-08-21 Completed Date: 1990-08-21 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 159-63 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. |
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Birth Weight* Cesarean Section / statistics & numerical data Dystocia / etiology* Female Fetal Macrosomia / complications Humans Labor, Obstetric / physiology Obstetrical Forceps Parity / physiology* Pregnancy |
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