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Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 swedish dissertations containing the words Vacuum delivery.

2. 1. Perinatal Complications: Associations with Postpartum depressive symptoms and Neuroticism

   Author : Patricia Eckerdal; Alkistis Skalkidou; Anna-Karin Wikström; Ulf Högberg; Linnea Karlsson; Christina Hultman; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; antenatal depression; ceasarean section; delivery complications; Edinburgh postnatal depression scale; EPDS; epidural analgesia; gestational diabetes mellitus; instrumental delivery; neonatal complications; neuroticism; obstetric complications; personality; perinatal complications; postpartum depression; postpartum haemorrhage; pregnancy complications; vacuum extraction; vaginal delivery; Obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : Even though most pregnancies and deliveries are uncomplicated, still fifteen percent of all women in developed countries suffer pregnancy-related complications. The aim of this thesis was to explore the associations between perinatal complications and perinatal maternal health, with emphasis on postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) and neuroticism taking into account potential confounding or mediating factors such as history of depression, antenatal depressive symptoms and delivery experience. READ MORE

4. 2. Birth by vacuum extraction

   Author : Mia Ahlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: In Sweden, vacuum extraction (VE) is used in almost every tenth woman to facilitate vaginal birth. VE is an important obstetric instrument that is used when shortening of the second stage of labor is necessary. VE has been associated with increased neonatal morbidity such as extracranial and cranial injuries. READ MORE

5. 3. Epidemiological studies of vacuum extraction delivery : incidence, risk factors and subsequent childbearing

   Author : Charlotte Elvander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to bring focus on factors and outcomes associated with vacuum extraction delivery (VE). Delivery by VE is associated with both maternal risks (such as obstetric anal sphincter ruptures, postpartum hemorrhage and a negative birth experience) and infant risks (such as scalp lacerations, cephalohematoma, intracranial hemorrhage and brachial plexus injury). READ MORE

6. 4. Traction force and long-term outcome in children born after vacuum-assisted delivery

   Author : Stefhanie Romero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: Vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) is used in cases of dystocia or foetal distress in the second stage of labour. The frequency of VADs differs around the world, and in Sweden they account for six to nine percent of all deliveries. READ MORE

7. 5. Neonatal complications following birth by vacuum extraction

   Author : Katarina Åberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Vacuum extraction is a common method of delivery presently accounting for approximately 7 percent of all deliveries in Sweden. It is considered an important and safe obstetric procedure, although both maternal and neonatal complications exist. READ MORE