Parturition

Women are twice as likely to die from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth in the United States than in Canada, a new global survey of maternal mortality published by the United Nations and the World Bank showed on Thursday.  

A woman completes a vaginal birth successfully at term, but shortly after, her baby develops respiratory distress. A chest radiograph reveals a large multiloculated mass in the left hemithorax, and an NG tube reveals the stomach to be below the diaphragm. What is the likely diagnosis?  

Preterm and early-term babies have an increased type 1 diabetes risk, while conversely, very preterm birth, very low birth weight, and small-for-gestational-age babies have a lower risk.  

Press Release Pediatric Nurse Gives Birth To Neonatal Guide Good friend of the PHARM over in Chicago, Scott DeBoer has created this handy quick reference aid for neonatal resuscitation and emergency care. He has kindly donated some free samples to give away to the PHARM readership so stay tuned for details of how to win…