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Active management of labor.

M L Socol1, A M Peaceman

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|July 10, 1999
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Active labor management can lower intervention rates and cesarean section (CS) rates. This approach shows no negative effects on neonatal outcomes, though success varies by setting.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • High rates of intervention in labor are a concern.
  • Cesarean section (CS) rates remain a significant issue in obstetrics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of active labor management in reducing intervention and CS rates.
  • To assess the impact of active labor management on labor duration, maternal morbidity, and neonatal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of institutional data from facilities implementing active labor management schemes.
  • Analysis of trends in CS rates, labor duration, and infectious morbidity.
  • Comparison of neonatal outcomes in populations managed with active labor management versus historical controls.

Main Results:

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  • Numerous institutions report lower CS rates following the implementation of active labor management.
  • Concurrent decreases in labor duration and infectious morbidity have been observed.
  • Active labor management programs can be implemented without adverse effects on neonatal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Active labor management is a viable strategy for reducing intervention and CS rates.
  • While effective, the success of active labor management in lowering CS rates is not uniform across all settings.
  • Alternative labor management strategies emphasizing vaginal birth advocacy may also achieve low intervention rates with minimal morbidity.