I read the guest editorial by Holzmann et al1 with great interest. would like to point out a very important aspect of findings presented authors regard problems in interpretation lactate values indicating intervention (>4.8 mmol/L) compared pH <7.20; based on an initial publication Shimojo al2 1993 device Lactate Pro 1. The co-author (Lennart Nordström) this was also scientific impact paper no....

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the International Paediatric Association (IPA), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) are well aware of the often forgotten issue of stillbirth, and recognise it as one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes worldwide—with about 2·6 million or more stillbirths happening every year. The explanation for many ...

This article addresses the recrudescence of and new support for midwife-supervised planned home birth in the United States and the other developed countries in the context of professional responsibility. Advocates of planned home birth have emphasized patient safety, patient satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and respect for women's rights. We provide a critical evaluation of each of these claim...

BACKGROUND Health care professionals who are frequently coping with traumatic events have an increased risk of developing a posttraumatic stress disorder. Research among physicians is scarce, and obstetrician-gynecologists may have a higher risk. Work-related traumatic events and posttraumatic stress disorder among obstetricians-gynecologists and the (desired) type of support were studied. ME...