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A Closer Look at the New Induction Study

The July 2010 edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology has still another study (PubMed ID # 20567165) confirming that induction doubles the risk for cesarean surgery. I have been teaching long enough to remember when elective induction was an issue only in December – both...

The Latest on Caffeine During Pregnancy

This is a topic that doesn’t go away. Over the years we have heard conflicting recommendations on the risks of caffeine during pregnancy. It increases the risk of miscarriage. It doesn’t. It increases the risk of preterm labor and fetal growth restriction....

More Problems With Electronic Fetal Monitors

The FDA issued a “Dear Healthcare Provider Letter” recently to warn healthcare professionals and facilities about inaccurate readings in certain models of fetal monitors. The manufacturer, Philips, warned that the inaccurate readings may lead to unnecessary...

Why Home Birth Is So Important

Is birth a normal physiological process that goes well most of the time if left undisturbed, or is it a risky medical challenge that can only be termed “normal” in hindsight? Attitude and beliefs about birth are central to the controversies about “management” of birth...