"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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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Anisman E, Ehsanipoor RM, Saccone G, Berghella V. The association of intrapartum IV fluid rates during labor with birth weight. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2025 Apr; 307:268-270.
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Bender WR, Hamm RF, Dolin C, Levine LD. The Relationship between Gestational Weight Gain and Cesarean Delivery among Patients undergoing Induction of Labor. Am J Perinatol. 2024 04; 41(6):669-676.
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Grenvik J, Berghella V. Reply to the letter to the Editors regarding the use of birthing balls during labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 02; 230(2):277-278.
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Wanyenze EW, Byamugisha JK, Tumwesigye NM, Muwanguzi PA, Nalwadda GK. A qualitative exploratory interview study on birth companion support actions for women during childbirth. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022 Jan 22; 22(1):63.
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Gannon M, Short V, Becker M, Parikh S, McGuigan K, Hand D, Keith S, Abatemarco D. Doula engagement and maternal opioid use disorder (OUD): Experiences of women in OUD recovery during the perinatal period. Midwifery. 2022 Mar; 106:103243.
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Gomez Slagle HB, Hoffman MK, Fonge YN, Caplan R, Sciscione AC. Incremental risk of clinical chorioamnionitis associated with cervical examination. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2022 01; 4(1):100524.
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Rahman S, Kripalani S, Keegan E, Sparks A, Amdur R, Moawad G, Sheth S, Klebanoff J. An educational video's impact on the induction of labor experience: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2022 01; 4(1):100495.
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Bank TC, Nuss E, Subedi K, Hoffman MK, Sciscione A. Outcomes associated with antibiotic administration for isolated maternal fever in labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022 02; 226(2):255.e1-255.e7.
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Burd J, Quist-Nelson J, Moors S, Raghuraman N, Aly H, Berghella V. Effect of intrapartum oxygen on the rate of cesarean delivery: a meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 07; 3(4):100374.
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Grenvik JM, Rosenthal E, Wey S, Saccone G, De Vivo V, De Prisco Lcp A, Delgado Garc?a BE, Berghella V. Birthing ball for reducing labor pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec; 35(25):5184-5193.