TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) has voiced its support for the proposal to grant general practitioners the authority to perform cesarean sections or c-sections under specific circumstances. IDI Chair Slamet Budiarto said that this plan is justifiable for particular situations. “Especially in very remote areas where access to obstetricians is not possible,” … Read more
TOPLINE: Discontinuing oxytocin during active labor was associated with a 20% lower risk for cesarean delivery and reduced the risk for uterine tachysystole and non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracings. The approach extends labor duration by approximately 30 minutes but shows potential benefits for delivery outcomes. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 … Read more
People who experienced unplanned cesarean and failed operative vaginal deliveries (OVDs) were at higher risk of developing mental health conditions within the 6 months following childbirth, according to a study presented at the 2025 Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Those who had an unplanned cesarean without an OVD had 15% higher odds … Read more