Maternal Transport, What Do We Know: A Narrative Review.

Objective: This review examines the initial development of a transport system for neonates, followed by a subsequent evolution of a transportation system for the maternal/fetal unit, and then a maternal transport system (antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum) to specifically address maternal morbidity/mortality.

Methods: A literature search was undertaken using the electronic databases PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL. The search terms used were "maternal transport" AND "perinatal care" OR "labor" "obstetrics" OR "delivery".

The Impact of Adenomyosis on Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Review.

Objective: The aim of this review was to describe the risk factors, diagnosis, and effects on pregnancy of the gynecologic condition adenomyosis.

Methods: A PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL search was undertaken. Citations were limited to the past 30 years.

Elevated Blood Pressure and Stage 1 Hypertension in Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature.

Importance: Maternal and perinatal morbidity/mortality is significantly increased in pregnancies complicated by hypertension. The definition of hypertension has recently changed with the addition of 2 categories: elevated blood pressure (BP) and stage 1 hypertension. Should these categories be considered during pregnancy?

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of the new hypertensive categories of elevated BP and stage 1 hypertension on maternal/perinatal outcomes.

Amniotic Fluid Volume Estimation from 20 Weeks to 28 Weeks. Do You Measure Perpendicular to the Floor or Perpendicular to the Uterine Contour?

Objective: Two different techniques are described in the literature for measuring amniotic fluid pockets to estimate amniotic fluid volume. This study was undertaken to determine if ultrasound estimates using amniotic fluid index (AFI) and single deepest pocket (SDP) techniques should be measured perpendicular to floor vs perpendicular to uterine contour in pregnancies between 20 and 28 weeks.

Study Design: Amniotic fluid was measured using AFI and SDP techniques in low risk pregnant women undergoing an indicated ultrasound between 20 and 28 weeks of gestation.

Preconception, Antepartum, and Peripartum Care for the Woman With a Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of the Literature.

Importance: Spinal cord injury (SCI) may result in temporary or permanent loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic function, presenting unique medical and psychosocial challenges in women during their childbearing years.

Objective: The aim of this study was to review the literature and describe the spectrum of pregnancy considerations, complications, and evidence-based obstetric practices in women with SCI.

Evidence Acquisition: A literature search was undertaken using the search engines of PubMed and Web of Science using the terms "spinal cord injury" or "spinal cord complications" and "pregnancy outcomes" or "pregnancy complications.

Accuracy and Completion Rate of the Fetal Anatomic Survey in the Super Obese Parturient.

Objective: To determine the completion rate of ultrasound in with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 50 to women with BMI 18.5 to 29.9.

Accuracy of the Ultrasound Estimate of the Amniotic Fluid Volume (Amniotic Fluid Index and Single Deepest Pocket) to Identify Actual Low, Normal, and High Amniotic Fluid Volumes as Determined by Quantile Regression.

Objectives: To identify abnormal amniotic fluid volumes (AFVs), normal volumes must be determined. Multiple statistical methods are used to define normal amniotic fluid curves; however, quantile regression (QR) is gaining favor. We reanalyzed ultrasound estimates in identifying oligohydramnios, normal fluid, and polyhydramnios using normal volumes calculated by QR.

Uterine Inversion: A Review of a Life-Threatening Obstetrical Emergency.

Importance: Uterine inversion is frequently accompanied by postpartum hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock. Morbidity and mortality occur in as many as 41% of cases. Prompt recognition and management are of utmost importance.

Chronic pain during pregnancy: a review of the literature.

Background And Purpose: The majority of the reviews and studies on chronic pain in pregnancy have primarily focused on the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. The purpose of our review was to identify evidence-based clinical research for the evaluation and management of preexisting chronic pain in pregnancy, chronic pain associated with pregnancy, and chronic pain in relation to mode of delivery.

Methods: A literature search was undertaken using the search engines PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCOhost, and Web of Science.

Incarceration of the Gravid Uterus.

Objective: The aim of this review was to describe the risk factors, clinical and radiographic criteria, and management of this rare complication of pregnancy.

Methods: A PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL search was undertaken with no limitations on the number of years searched.

Results: There were 60 articles identified, with 53 articles being the basis of this review.