Effect of lactation on the recurrence rate of gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: To examine the impact of lactation on the recurrence rate of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: Retrospective cohort study performed in a single teaching hospital on data between 2009 and 2016. The study group consisted of women who had a diagnosis of GDM and breastfed exclusively for ≥ 1 month.

The effect of type and volume of fluid hydration on labor duration of nulliparous women: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Type and volume of fluid administered for intrapartum maintenance had been reported to differently affect labor length, delivery mode, and cord artery pH and glucose level. We aimed to compare the effect of three different fluid regimens on labor duration.

Methods: In a randomized trial, healthy nulliparous in labor were randomized into one of three intravenous fluid regimens: group 1, the reference group, lactated Ringer's solution infused at a rate of 125 mL/h; group 2, lactated Ringer's solution infused at a rate of 250 mL/h; group 3, 0.

Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury: To prolong or to vacuum?

Introduction: An awareness of risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) is essential in order to reduce the occurrence of the primary event. These risk factors are demographic, obstetric and intrapartum related. We aimed to identify the risk factors for OASIS and to examine how modifiable risk factors may be used in order to reduce the incidence of OASIS.