Synopsis A recent study demonstrated that attempted midcavity operative vaginal delivery is associated with higher rates of severe perinatal morbidity/mortality and severe maternal morbidity than caesarean delivery. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a study from the Journal ‘BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology’, " Perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality among term singletons following midcavity operative vaginal delivery versus caesarean delivery ”. Authors : GM Muraca et al.
Key Takeaways: Perinatal and maternal morbidity is increased following midcavity operative vaginal delivery. Objective Study Type Participants To Quantify Severe Perinatal And Maternal Morbidity/Mortality Associated With Midcavity Operative Vaginal Delivery Compared With Caesarean Delivery Retrospective Cohort study 10901 Deliveries What Was The Need For This Study? Operative vaginal…
