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[Pregnancy counseling in clinical practice]

R Zimmermann1

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Geburtshilfe, Universitätsspital Zürich..

Praxis
|September 24, 1996
PubMed
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Maternal and infant mortality rates in Switzerland have dramatically decreased over the past century due to advancements in modern obstetrical management and prenatal care. These improvements ensure safer pregnancies and births for both mother and child.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Switzerland has experienced significant improvements in maternal and infant safety over the last century.
  • Maternal mortality decreased from 7% to 0.04%, and perinatal mortality from 5% to 0.7%.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the impact of modern obstetrical management on improving pregnancy and birth safety in Switzerland.
  • To outline key components of effective prenatal care, including screening, general advice, and diagnostic examinations.

Summary:

  • Modern obstetrical management, encompassing screening procedures, general pregnancy advice, medical history, physical examinations, biochemical tests, and ultrasound, has been crucial.
  • Feto-uterine therapies are available for specific conditions to prevent adverse outcomes after birth.
  • Recommendations align with Switzerland's new health insurance law.

Impact:

  • Substantial reduction in maternal and perinatal mortality rates.
  • Enhanced safety for both mother and child during labor and delivery.
  • Provides a framework for contemporary prenatal care aligned with current healthcare legislation.

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