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Labor, Obstetric - Psychology
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Definition of 'Labor, Obstetric'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). Common names: Labor, Obstetric; Obstetric Labor |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
15 Jun 2009 
OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations between fear of childbirth and emergency caesarean section and between fear of childbirth and dystocia or protracted labour and fetal distress. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Danish National Birth ... Read more...
29 Apr 2009 This study describes the measurement characteristics of a short (9-item) multi-dimensional measure of worry about labour and birth, the Oxford Worries about Labour Scale (OWLS-9), and its use in a large-scale study of women's experience of care. The ... Read more...
30 Mar 2009 OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of psychosocial support on labour outcomes. METHODOLOGY: A randomised control trial conducted at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria, from November 2006 to 30 March 2007. Women with anticipated vaginal ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Labor, Obstetric - Psychology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Fear of childbirth and risk for birth complications in nulliparous women in the Danish National Birth Cohort. 15 Jun 2009
- The Oxford Worries about Labour Scale: women's experience and measurement characteristics of a measure of maternal concern about labour and birth. 29 Apr 2009
- Assessment of the effect of psychosocial support during childbirth in Ibadan, south-west Nigeria: a randomised controlled trial. 30 Mar 2009
- A descriptive study of "being with woman" during labor and birth. 27 Feb 2009
- In my opinion: Birth as a vehicle for healing.
30 Dec 2008 - Birth as healing. 30 Dec 2008
- Midwifery is not a luxury. 30 Dec 2008
- Why music matters in childbirth. 30 Dec 2008
- The influence of birth experience on postpartum depression. 30 Dec 2008
- Emotional impact of cesareans. 30 Dec 2008
- Need feedback on labor encouragement method. 30 Dec 2008
- [The kindness of skin to skin contact during labor and delivery] 29 Nov 2008
- Fear during labor: the impact of sexual abuse in adult life. 29 Nov 2008
- Campaigning for better birth environments. 29 Nov 2008
- Is policy worship causing client neglect? 29 Nov 2008
- Mothers without companionship during childbirth: an analysis within the Millennium Cohort Study. 29 Nov 2008
- Emotional labour underlying caring: an evolutionary concept analysis. 29 Sep 2008
- [The non medical approach to pregnancy] 30 Aug 2008
- Is policy worship causing client neglect? 30 Aug 2008
- HIV/AIDS and maternity care in Kenya: how fears of stigma and discrimination affect uptake and provision of labor and delivery services. 30 Aug 2008
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Technical information about 'Labor, Obstetric'
Definition: 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).
Descriptor UI: D007743
Alternative terms: Labor, Obstetric; Obstetric Labor;
Related Mesh Headings: Fetal Monitoring; Natural Childbirth; Oxytocics; Trial of Labor;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; drug effects; ethnology; genetics; immunology; metabolism; physiology; psychology; radiation effects; urine; history;
Tree Number: G08.686.785.760.769.326;
History Note: 2003
Technical Notes: check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; LABOR, INDUCED is also available