A case of traumatic uterine avulsion in pregnancy.

Complete uterine avulsion is an extremely rare complication of trauma sustained during pregnancy. We present the case of a 21-year-old nullipara at 16 weeks' gestation who was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision with subsequent fetal demise. Initially she was hemodynamically stable and demonstrated small amounts of intraabdominal free fluid, therefore multidisciplinary conservative measures were undertaken.

A survey of Russian women regarding the presence of a companion during labor.

Objective: To assess qualitatively the attitudes of Russian women toward the presence of a support person during labor.

Methods: Pregnant and postpartum women were surveyed at the Omsk County Maternity and Delivery Hospital, Omsk, Russia. Demographic information was obtained, and each woman was asked about her opinions regarding the presence of a companion during labor.