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Cochrane update prenatal care and labor management

Cochrane update prenatal care and labor management. Joseph Breuner, MD January 13, 2008. summary. Use dexamethasone, not beta methasone for threatened preterm labor Use of FFN decreases preterm birth prior to 37 wks, but not earlier-stay tuned

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Cochrane update prenatal care and labor management

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  1. Cochrane updateprenatal care and labor management Joseph Breuner, MD January 13, 2008

  2. summary • Use dexamethasone, not beta methasone for threatened preterm labor • Use of FFN decreases preterm birth prior to 37 wks, but not earlier-stay tuned • 3rd tri antiviral prophylaxis for HSV decreases lesions, sections, and shedding

  3. summary • Active management • Strict dx of labor • Routine amniotomy • Oxytocin for slow progress • One to one support in labor Reduces c-section rates (12 to 9 %) and labors >12 hrs

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