"Labor, Obstetric" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The repetitive uterine contraction during childbirth which is associated with the progressive dilation of the uterine cervix (CERVIX UTERI). Successful labor results in the expulsion of the FETUS and PLACENTA. Obstetric labor can be spontaneous or induced (LABOR, INDUCED).
| Descriptor ID |
D007743
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G08.686.784.769.326
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Labor, Obstetric" by people in this website by year, and whether "Labor, Obstetric" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Labor, Obstetric" by people in Profiles.
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Ethics for the labor and delivery unit. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2025 Apr 01; 38(2):157-161.
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Umbilical cord gas analysis: clinical implications of a comprehensive, contemporary determination of normal ranges. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2023 Oct; 5(10):101134.
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Angle of progression measured using transperineal ultrasound for prediction of uncomplicated operative vaginal delivery: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2022 09; 60(3):338-345.
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Individuals' Experiences of Having an Unplanned Cesarean Birth: A Qualitative Analysis. Am J Perinatol. 2024 01; 41(1):106-109.
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Middle-East OBGYN graduate education (MOGGE) foundation practice guidelines: use of labor charts in management of labor. Practice guideline no. 04-O-21. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Dec; 35(25):7280-7289.
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Relationship Between Umbilical Cord Gas Values and Neonatal Outcomes: Implications for Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring. Obstet Gynecol. 2021 09 01; 138(3):366-373.
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Blood type and postpartum hemorrhage by mode of delivery: A retrospective cohort study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Jan; 256:348-353.
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Reducing Perineal Lacerations Through Team-Based Simulation. Simul Healthc. 2019 Jun; 14(3):182-187.
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Analyzing the heterogeneity of labor and delivery units: A quantitative analysis of space and design. PLoS One. 2018; 13(12):e0209339.
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Neurological outcomes by mode of delivery for fetuses with open neural tube defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG. 2019 Feb; 126(3):322-327.