Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Obstetric Procedures

Obstetric procedures encompass the clinical interventions and techniques used during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to manage maternal and fetal health. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health on this topic addresses both the training of healthcare providers in essential obstetric skills and the outcomes o…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 17× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2381-862X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Obstetric procedures encompass the clinical interventions and techniques used during pregnancy, labor, and delivery to manage maternal and fetal health. Research published in Women's Reproductive Health on this topic addresses both the training of healthcare providers in essential obstetric skills and the outcomes of specific interventions in diverse clinical settings. Studies have examined the effectiveness of structured training programs, such as Basic and Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics, in building provider confidence for managing obstetric emergencies in resource-limited environments like Ethiopia. The journal has also published investigations into cesarean delivery outcomes when performed by integrated emergency surgical officers in rural hospital settings, contributing evidence on task-shifting strategies in areas with limited access to specialist obstetricians. Additional research has documented obstetric care challenges in specific populations, including teenage pregnancies and the management of complex medical conditions during pregnancy, such as rare congenital liver disorders and hemoglobinopathies that can complicate gestation. This body of work underscores the importance of adequate training, appropriate procedural protocols, and careful clinical management in reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality across varied healthcare contexts.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Obstetric Procedures, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Women's Reproductive Health (ISSN 2381-862X).

Journal editorial board
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto · Italy Loc Nguyen · Hong Kong Matteo Schimberni · Italy

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