Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3433176 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Proinflammatory activation is important in labor initiation. However, once active labor is established, excess inflammation can be detrimental to efficient labor progress. These data may explain, in part, the known associations among clinical chorioamnionitis, cesarean delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage.
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Authors
Jill T. MD, E. Ramsey MD, Pamela MD, Ka Young MD, PhD, Allison MD, Tara Hudak MD, Laura MD, MPH,