This document addresses the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic for
providers and patients in labor and delivery (L&D). The goals are to provide guidance …

Several interventions during the second stage of labor have been identified and
investigated. Prophylactic intrapartum betamimetics should be avoided, as their usage is …

There are several interventions during the first stage of labor that have been studied.
Vaginal disinfection with chlorhexidine cannot be recommended. Intrapartum antibiotic …

The following review focuses on routine postoperative care after cesarean delivery (CD),
including specific Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean (ERAS) recommendations as well as …

Induction of labor (IOL) is currently used for one in 10 pregnancies globally. Methods used
for induction have shown major changes over time. Medical interventions trace their origins …

Background and Objectives: The incidence of labor induction is steadily increasing
worldwide. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the ultrasound parameters and their …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether outpatient cervical ripening with a balloon catheter results
in a shorter amount of time in the labor and delivery unit when compared with use in the …

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of chorioamnionitis in women with
singleton gestations with≥ 36 weeks' prelabor rupture of membranes induced with oxytocin …

In the setting of postpartum care after vaginal delivery, rooming-in is associated with a
higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding rate at hospital discharge, but there is insufficient …

Due to the disparity in resource availability between low-and high-resource settings, practice
recommendations relevant to high-income countries are not always relevant and often need …