Risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury with fundal pressure in second stage of labor: Transperineal ultrasound study
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DOI: 10.1002/nau.24681
Abstract: Clinical management of the second stage of labor and effectiveness of preventive measures for severe perineal tears are controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of using uterine fundal pressure during… read more here.
Keywords: pressure second; second stage; stage labor; fundal pressure ... See more keywords
Uterine fundal pressure in the second stage of labor (Kristeller maneuver) and pelvic floor dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-021-04825-8
Abstract: We would like to comment on the article written by Takmaz and colleagues that evaluated the relationship between uterine fundal pressure during delivery and levator ani muscle defects in puerperium [1]. It is well known… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic floor; uterine fundal; floor; fundal pressure ... See more keywords
The condemned fundal pressure maneuver: time to reconsider?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06497-1
Abstract: Due to a concern of severe adverse neonatal and maternal complications, fundal pressure (FP) maneuver has been discouraged by several national obstetric guidelines as well as the World Health Organization. In this manuscript, we argue… read more here.
Keywords: condemned fundal; fundal pressure; maneuver time; pressure ... See more keywords
"Just a little help": A qualitative inquiry into the persistent use of uterine fundal pressure in the second stage of labor in Spain.
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DOI: 10.1111/birt.12424
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Uterine fundal pressure, or the Kristeller maneuver (KM), is a non-evidence-based procedure used in the second stage of labor to physically force the fetus to delivery. Even though officially banned, the KM is practiced… read more here.
Keywords: uterine fundal; second stage; stage labor; little help ... See more keywords
Addressing the high prevalence of uterine fundal pressure in low‐middle income country during vaginal delivery through a quality improvement initiative: Road to respectful maternity care
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DOI: 10.1111/jog.15462
Abstract: Intrapartum care is of paramount importance in overall respectful maternity care (RMC). Uterine fundal pressure maneuver (UFPM) is the most controversial obstetric maneuver considered obsolete in many countries. UFPM is associated with adverse life threatening… read more here.
Keywords: respectful maternity; maternity care; prevalence; uterine fundal ... See more keywords
The prevalence of uterine fundal pressure during the second stage of labour for women giving birth in health facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12978-021-01148-1
Abstract: Background Uterine fundal pressure involves a birth attendant pushing on the woman’s uterine fundus to assist vaginal birth. It is used in some clinical settings, though guidelines recommend against it. This systematic review aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: uterine fundal; birth; prevalence; fundal pressure ... See more keywords