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Delivery modes in case of fetal malformations
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Wataganara, Tuangsit Grunebaum, Amos Chervenak, Frank Wielgos, Miroslaw |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | An estimated 276,000 babies die within 4 weeks of birth every year, worldwide, from congenital anomalies. Better quality ultrasound screening can increase the detection of these fetal malformations in the prenatal period. Prenatal counseling for the pregnant woman and her family, regarding the nature of the disease and prognosis is necessary. Options for management in prenatal, perinatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and childhood periods need to be thoroughly discussed, so that the family can make an informed decision. A multidisciplinary approach is usually needed once a decision has been made to optimize fetal outcome, to plan for the timing and location as well as the mode of delivery. In most of the cases, vaginal delivery can be attempted. An elective cesarean delivery should be reserved for maternal concern of dystocia, certain fetal conditions that cesarean delivery will optimize perinatal outcome, or if the parents have a psychosocial determination to have a live-born infant. |
| Related Links | http://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/j/jpme.2017.45.issue-3/jpm-2015-0364/jpm-2015-0364.xml |
| Ending Page | 279 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| Starting Page | 273 |
| ISSN | 16193997 |
| e-ISSN | 03005577 |
| DOI | 10.1515/jpm-2015-0364 |
| Journal | Journal of Perinatal Medicine |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 45 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH |
| Publisher Date | 2016-04-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal of Perinatal Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Cesarean Delivery Congenital Anomaly Ethics Vaginal Delivery Journal: Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Issue- 6 |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health Obstetrics and Gynecology |