Assessment of performance of midwives and pediatricians in preparation for receiving a neonate immediately after birth. A prospective observational study.

Lambros Mpoltsis, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Theodoros Xanthos, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Athanasios Chalkias, Evangelia Kouskouni, Demetrios Valsamidis

Background. The 2015 European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation and support of transition of babies at birth stress the importance of adequate preparation by the healthcare professionals who are going to receive the newborn immediately after birth in order to avoid preventable neonate deterioration. Midwives and pediatricians are the healthcare professionals in the frontline of neonate reception…

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Vaginal birth after cesarean section in Greece and the contribution of the midwives

Nousia Konstantina, Michalopoulos George, Grigoriadis Charalampos, Stournaras Stamatis, Brezeanou Christina, Vrachnis Nikolaos, Farmakides George

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the success rate and safety of vaginal delivery after cesarean section, as well as the value of midwives’ contribution in these cases. Material and Methods: This was a retrospective clinical study, including women diagnosed with singleton uncomplicated pregnancies and history of one or more previous cesarean sections, who underwent trial of labor, supported by midwives …

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