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The Slow Labor: Appendix

References

Literature Summaries

1. Akoury HA et al. Oxytocin augmentation of labor and perinatal outcome in nulliparas. Obstet Gynecol 1991;78(2):227-230.

2. Albers LL et al. The relationship of ambulation in labor to operative delivery. J Nurse Midwifery 1997;42(1):4-8.

3. Andrews CM and Chrzanowski M. Maternal position, labor and comfort. Applied Nursing Res 1990;3(1):7-13.

4. Arulkumaran S et al. Obstetric outcome of patients with a previous episode of spurious labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1987;157(1):17-20.

5. Bidgood KA and Steer PJ. A randomized control study of oxytocin augmentation of labour. 1. Obstetric outcome. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1987;94:512-517.

6. Blanch G et al. Dysfunctional labour: a randomised trial. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1998;105(1):117-20.

7. Bloom SL et al. Lack of effect of walking on labor and delivery. N Engl J Med 1998;339(2):76-9.

8. Boylan P, Robson M, and McParland P. Active management of labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993;168(1 Pt 2):295.

9. Boylan PC and Parisi VM. Effect of active management on latent phase labor. Am J PerinatolMed 1990;7(4):363-5.

10. Cammu H and Van Eeckhout E. A randomised trial of early versus delayed use of amniotomy and oxytocin infusion in nulliparous labour. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1996;103(9):939-40.

11. Cammu H et al. Epidural analgesia in active management of labor. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1994;73:235-9.

12. Cammu H et al. ‘To bathe or not to bathe during the first stage of labor’. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1994;73:468-72.

13. Cartmill RSV and Thornton JG. Effect of presentation of partogram information on obstetric decision-making. Lancet 1992;339:1520-2.

14. de Jong PR et al. Randomised trial comparing the upright and supine positions for the second stage of labour. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1997;104(5):567-71.

15. DeMott RK and Sandmire HF. The Green Bay cesarean section study. II. The physician factor as a determinant of cesarean birth rates for failed labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1992;166(6 Pt 1):1799-1810.

16. Diaz AG et al. Vertical position during the first stage of the course of labor, and neonatal outcome. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1980;11:1-7.

17. Eriksson M et al. Warm tub bath during labor. A study of 1385 women with prelabor rupture of the membranes after 34 weeks of gestation. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1996;75:642-4.

18. Eriksson M, Mattsson LA, and Ladfors L. Early or late bath during the first stage of labour: a randomised study of 200 women. Midwifery 1997;13:146-8.

19. Evans MI et al. Cesarean section: assessment of the convenience factor. J Reprod Med 1984;29(9):670-676.

20. Foster TCS, Jacobson JD, and Valenzuela GJ. Oxytocin augmentation of labor: a comparison of 15- and 30-minute dose increment intervals. Obstet Gynecol 1988;71(2):147-9.

21. Fraser W et al. Effects of early augmentation of labour with amniotomy and oxytocin in nulliparous women: a meta-analysis. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1998;105(2):189-94.

22. Fraser W et al. Temporal variation in rates of cesarean section for dystocia: does convenience play a role? Am J Obstet Gynecol 1987;156(2):300-304.

23. Frigoletto FD et al. A clinical trial of active management of labor. New Engl J Med 1995;333(12):745-50.

24. Gardosi J, Hutson N, and B-Lynch C. Randomized controlled trial of squatting in the second stage of labour. Lancet 1989;2(8654):74-77.

25. Gardosi J, Sylvester S, and B-Lynch C. Alternative positions in the second stage of labour: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1989;96:1290-1296.

26. Golay J, Vedam S, and Sorger L. The squatting position for the second stage of labor: effects on labor and on maternal and fetal well-being. Birth 1993;20(2):73-8.

27. Guillemette J and Fraser WD. Differences between obstetricians in caesarean rates and the management of labour. Br J Obstet Gynecol 1992;99(2):105-108.

28. Gupta JK, Brayshaw EM, and Lilford R. An experiment of squatting birth. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1989;30:217-20.

29. Hemminki E and Saarikoski S. Ambulation and delayed amniotomy in the first stage of labor. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1983;15:129-39.

30. Hemminki E and Simukka R. The timing of hospital admission and progress of labour. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1986;22:85-94.

31. Hemminki E et al. Ambulation versus oxytocin in protracted labour: a pilot study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 1985;20:199-208.

32. Herbst A, Wolner-Hanssen P, and Ingemarsson I. Risk factors for acidemia at birth. Obstet Gynecol 1997;90(1):125-30.

33. Lazor LZ et al. A randomized comparison of 15- and 40-minute dosing protocols for labor augmentation and induction. Obstet Gynecol 1993;82(6):1009-12.

34. Lenstrup C et al. Warm tub bath during delivery. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 1987;66(8):709-12.

35. Lopez-Zeno JA et al. A controlled trial of a program for the active management of labor. N Engl J Med 1992;326(17):450-454.

36. Malone FD et al. Prolonged labor in nulliparas: lessons from the active management of labor. Obstet Gynecol 1996;88(2):211-5.

37. McCloskey L, Petitti DB, and Hobel CJ. Variations in the use of cesarean delivery for dystocia: lessons about the source of care. Med Care 1992;30(2):126-135.

38. McDonald D et al. The Dublin randomized controlled trial of intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1985;152(5):524-539.

39. McNiven PS et al. An early labor assessment program: a randomized, controlled trial. Birth 1998;25(1):5-10.

40. Morel MIG et al. Oxytocin augmentation in arrest disorders in the presence of thick meconium: influence on neonatal outcome. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1994;37(1):21-4.

41. Neuhoff D, Burke MS, and Porreco RP. Cesarean birth for failed progress in labor. Obstet Gynecol 1989;73(6):915-920.

42. Perez P. The patient observer: what really led to these cesarean births? Birth 1989;16(3):130-9.

43. Read JA, Miller FC, and Paul RH. Randomized trial of ambulation versus oxytocin for labor enhancement: a preliminary report. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1981;139(6):669-672.

44. Rogers R et al. Active management of labor: does it make a difference? Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997:177(3):599-605.

45. Rothman BK. The active management of physicians. Birth 1993;20(3):158-159.

46. Rush J et al. The effects of whirlpool baths in labor: a randomized, controlled trial. Birth 1996;23(3):136-43.

47. Satin AJ et al. High- versus low-dose oxytocin for labor stimulation. Obstet Gynecol 1992;80(1):111-116.

48. Schorn MN, McAllister JL, and Blanco JD. Water immersion and the effect on labor. J Nurse Midwifery 1993;38(6):336-42.

49. Stein JL et al. Nipple stimulation for labor augmentation. J Reprod Med 1990;35(7):710-4.

50. Stewart PJ et al. Diagnosis of dystocia and management with cesarean section among primiparous women in Ottawa-Carleton. Can Med Assoc J 1990;142(5):459-463.

51. Summers PR et al. Pregnancy outcome in patients with repeat visits to the labor observation area near term. South Med J 1991;84(4):436-438.

52. Thornton JG and Lilford RJ. Active management of labour: current knowledge and research. BMJ 1994;309(6951):366-9.

53. Turner MJ, Brassil M, and Gordon H. Active management of labor associated with a decrease in the cesarean section rate in nulliparas. Obstet Gynecol 1988;71(2):150-154.

54. Waldenstrom U and Gottvall K. A randomized trial of birthing stool or conventional semirecumbent position for second-stage labor. Birth 1991;18(1):5-10.

55. Waldenstrom U and Nilsson CA. Warm tub bath after spontaneous rupture of the membranes. Birth 1992;19(2):57-63.

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