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amniotomy [‚am·nē′äd·ə·mē] (medicine) Artificial rupture of the fetal membranes by means of an amniotome to induce labor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, the proportion who had
labor augmented by amniotomy, oxytocin or both was significantly lower
in the immersion group than in the augmentation group--71% vs. Not only that, but midwives' rates of such invasive
procedures as amniotomy and episiotomy are much lower. Moreover, the procedure is painful; a high
percentage of mothers who have an amniotomy request an epidural to ease
the pain, which in itself can lead to complications. |
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