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Attempt at Trial of Labor After Cesarean Delivery in Late-Term Gestation with Oligohydramnios Ashley Aluko, MD, Melissa Spiel, DO Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING CASE REVIEW SERIES Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a popular technology used to establish fetal well- being. Despite its widespread use, the terminology used to describe patterns seen on the monitor has not been consistent until recently. In 1997, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Research Planning Workshop published guidelines for interpretation of fetal tracings. This publication was the culmination of 2 years of work by a panel of experts in the eld of fetal monitoring and was endorsed in 2005 by both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecol- ogists (ACOG) and the Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). In 2008, ACOG, NICHD, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine reviewed and updated the denitions for fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns, interpretation, and research recommendations. Following is a summary of the terminology deni- tions and assumptions found in the 2008 NICHD workshop report. Normal values for arterial umbilical cord gas values and indications of acidosis are dened in the Table. Assumptions from the NICHD Workshop Denitions are developed for visual interpretation, assuming that both the FHR and uterine activity recordings are of adequate quality Denitions apply to tracings generated by internal or external monitoring devices Periodic patterns are differentiated based on waveform, abrupt or gradual (eg, late decelerations have a gradual onset and variable decelerations have an abrupt onset) Long- and short-term variability are evaluated visually as a unit Gestational age of the fetus is considered when evaluating patterns Components of FHR do not occur alone and generally evolve over time DEFINITIONS Baseline FHR Approximate mean FHR rounded to increments of 5 beats/min in a 10-minute segment of tracing, excluding accelerations and decelerations, periods of marked variability, and segments of baseline that differ by >25 beats/min In the 10-minute segment, the minimum baseline duration must be at least 2 minutes (not necessarily contiguous) or the baseline for that segment is indeterminate Bradycardia is a baseline of <110 beats/min; tachycardia is a baseline of >160 beats/min Sinusoidal baseline has a smooth sine wave-like undulating pattern, with waves having regular frequency and amplitude AUTHOR DISCLOSURE Drs Aluko and Spiel have disclosed no nancial relationships relevant to this article. This commentary does not contain a discussion of an unapproved/ investigative use of a commercial product/ device. Vol. 19 No. 6 JUNE 2018 e361 Strip of the Month by guest on June 1, 2018 http://neoreviews.aappublications.org/ Downloaded from

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Attempt at Trial of Labor After CesareanDelivery in Late-Term Gestation withOligohydramniosAshley Aluko, MD, Melissa Spiel, DODivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beth Israel DeaconessMedical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

ELECTRONIC FETAL MONITORING CASE REVIEW SERIES

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is a popular technology used to establish fetal well-

being. Despite its widespread use, the terminology used to describe patterns seen

on the monitor has not been consistent until recently. In 1997, the National Institute

of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Research Planning Workshop

published guidelines for interpretation of fetal tracings. This publication was the

culmination of 2 years of work by a panel of experts in the field of fetalmonitoring and

was endorsed in 2005 by both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecol-

ogists (ACOG) and theAssociation ofWomen’sHealth,Obstetric andNeonatalNurses

(AWHONN). In 2008, ACOG, NICHD, and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

reviewed and updated the definitions for fetal heart rate (FHR) patterns, interpretation,

and research recommendations. Following is a summary of the terminology defini-

tions and assumptions found in the 2008NICHDworkshop report. Normal values for

arterial umbilical cord gas values and indications of acidosis are defined in the Table.

Assumptions from the NICHD Workshop• Definitions are developed for visual interpretation, assuming that both the FHR

and uterine activity recordings are of adequate quality

• Definitions apply to tracings generated by internal or external monitoring devices• Periodic patterns are differentiated based on waveform, abrupt or gradual (eg,

late decelerations have a gradual onset and variable decelerations have an

abrupt onset)

• Long- and short-term variability are evaluated visually as a unit• Gestational age of the fetus is considered when evaluating patterns

• Components of FHR do not occur alone and generally evolve over time

DEFINITIONS

Baseline FHR• Approximate mean FHR rounded to increments of 5 beats/min in a 10-minute

segment of tracing, excluding accelerations and decelerations, periods of marked

variability, and segments of baseline that differ by >25 beats/min• In the 10-minute segment, the minimum baseline duration must be at least 2

minutes (notnecessarily contiguous) or thebaseline for that segment is indeterminate• Bradycardia is a baseline of <110 beats/min; tachycardia is a baseline of >160

beats/min

• Sinusoidal baseline has a smooth sine wave-like undulating pattern, with waves

having regular frequency and amplitude

AUTHOR DISCLOSURE Drs Aluko and Spielhave disclosed no financial relationshipsrelevant to this article. This commentary doesnot contain a discussion of an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

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Baseline Variability• Fluctuations in the baseline FHR of ‡2 cycles per minute,

fluctuations are irregular in amplitude and frequency,

fluctuations are visually quantitated as the amplitude of

the peak to trough in beats per minute

• Classification of variability:

Absent: Amplitude range is undetectable

Minimal: Amplitude range is greater than undetectable to

5 beats/min

Moderate: Amplitude range is 6–25 beats/min

Marked: Amplitude range is >25 beats/min

Accelerations• Abrupt increase in FHR above the most recently deter-

mined baseline• Onset to peak of acceleration is <30 seconds, acme is

‡15 beats/min above the most recently determined base-

line and lasts ‡15 seconds but <2 minutes

• Before 32weeks’ gestation, accelerations are defined by an

acme ‡10 beats/min above the most recently determined

baseline for ‡10 seconds

• Prolonged acceleration lasts ‡2 minutes but <10 minutes

Late Decelerations• Gradual decrease in FHR (onset to nadir ‡30 seconds)

below the most recently determined baseline, with nadir

occurring after the peak of uterine contractions• Considered a periodic pattern because it occurs with

uterine contractions

Early Decelerations• Gradual decrease in FHR (onset to nadir ‡30 seconds)

below the most recently determined baseline, with nadir

occurring coincident with uterine contraction

• Also considered a periodic pattern

Variable Decelerations• Abrupt decrease in FHR (onset to nadir <30 seconds)• Decrease is ‡15 beats/min below the most recently deter-

mined baseline lasting ‡15 seconds but <2 minutes

• May be episodic (occurs without a contraction) or

periodic

Prolonged Decelerations• Decrease in the FHR ‡15 beats/min below the most

recently determined baseline lasting ‡2 minutes but

<10 minutes from onset to return to baseline

• Decelerations are tentatively called recurrent if they

occur with ‡50% of uterine contractions in a 20-minute

period

• Decelerations occurring with <50% of uterine contrac-

tions in a 20-minute segment are intermittent

Sinusoidal FHR Pattern• Visually apparent, smooth sine wave-like undulating pat-

tern in the baseline with a cycle frequency of 3 to 5 per

minute that persists for ‡20 minutes

Uterine Contractions• Quantified as the number of contractions in a 10-minute

window, averaged over 30 minutes

∘ Normal: £5 contractions in 10 minutes

∘ Tachysystole: >5 contractions in 10 minutes

INTERPRETATION

A 3-tier FHR interpretation system has been recommended

as follows:

• Category I FHR tracings: Normal, strongly predictive of

normal fetal acid-base status and require routine care.

These tracings include all of the following:

– Baseline rate: 110 to 160 beats/min

– Baseline FHR variability: Moderate

– Late or variable decelerations: Absent

– Early decelerations: Present or absent

– Accelerations: Present or absent

• Category II FHR tracings: Indeterminate, require eval-

uation and continued surveillance and reevaluation.

TABLE. Arterial Umbilical Cord Gas Values

pH Pco2 (mm Hg) Po2 (mm Hg) BASE EXCESS

Normal* ‡7.20 (7.15 to 7.38) <60 (35 to 70) ‡20 £�10 (�2.0 to �9.0)

Respiratory acidosis <7.20 >60 Variable £�10

Metabolic acidosis <7.20 <60 Variable ‡�10

Mixed acidosis <7.20 >60 Variable ‡�10

*Normal ranges from Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 1999;26:695.

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Examples of these tracings include any of the fol-

lowing:

– Bradycardia not accompanied by absent variability

– Tachycardia

– Minimal or marked baseline variability

– Absent variability without recurrent decelerations

– Absence of induced accelerations after fetal stimulation

– Recurrent variable decelerations with minimal or

moderate variability

– Prolonged decelerations

– Recurrent late decelerations with moderate variability

– Variable decelerations with other characteristics, such

as slow return to baseline

• Category III FHR tracings: Abnormal, predictive of abnor-

mal fetal acid-base status and require prompt intervention.

These tracings include:

– Absent variability with any of the following:

n Recurrent late decelerations

n Recurrent variable decelerations

n Bradycardia

– Sinusoidal pattern

Data from Macones GA, Hankins GDV, Spong CY, Hauth

J, Moore T. The 2008 National Institute of Child Health and

Human Development workshop report on electronic fetal

monitoring. Obstet Gynecocol. 2008;112:661-666 and American

College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Intrapartum fetal

heart rate monitoring: nomenclature, interpretation, and

general management principles. ACOG Practice Bulletin

No. 106. Washington, DC: American College ofObstetricians

and Gynecologists; 2009.

We encourage readers to examine each strip in the case

presentation and make a personal interpretation of the

findings before advancing to the expert interpretation

provided.

CASE PRESENTATION

HistoryA 32-year-old gravida 2 para 1-0-0-1 woman presented to the

maternal fetalmedicine unit at gestational age 41 weeks and 2 days

for late-term testing. She underwent ultrasonography, which

confirmed a cephalic fetus estimated to weigh 3,918 g (79%).

Theamnioticfluid indexwas 2.9 cm,with amaximumvertical

pocket of only 1.5 cm, consistentwith oligohydramnios. Results

of her antenatal testing were otherwise reassuring, with appro-

priate fetal movements, normal fetal tone, and regular fetal

breathingbyultrasonography, resulting in6/8biophysical testing

(minus 2 points for oligohydramnios). Because the patient was

at late-term gestation with a new diagnosis of oligohydramnios,

delivery was recommended.Her obstetric history was notable

for a previous low transverse cesarean delivery in the setting

of FHR tracing abnormalities during the second stage of

labor. Otherwise, she had a benign medical history and a

negative screen for group B Streptococcus colonization. She

was counseled onher options for delivery: a repeated cesarean

delivery or induction of labor. She was motivated to attempt

a vaginal delivery.

Case ProgressionOn arrival at the labor and delivery unit, her cervical examination

showed 2-cm dilation, 60% effacement, �2 station, soft consis-

tency, and mid-positioning. Although her cervix was dilated, the

patient was comfortable and not in labor. Given her previous

hysterotomy, use of misoprostol for induction of labor was con-

traindicated because of the increased risk of uterine rupture.

Therefore, her induction was initiated with an intracervical Foley

balloon, which was inflated with saline. Risks and benefits of

these induction agents were reviewed with the patient before

use. Figure 1 exemplifies the FHR tracing on admission.

This tracing represents a reactive tracing, which completes

the fetal testing of 8/10, when combined with the biophysical

profile, thus overall reassuring.

Figure 1. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 1.

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Findings from EFM strip 1 are as follows:

• Variability: Moderate

• Baseline rate: 130 beats/min• Episodic patterns: None

• Periodic patterns: None• Uterine contractions: None

• Interpretation: Category I

• Differential diagnosis: Reactive and reassuring FHR tracing• Action: Induction of labor was initiated

Risks and benefits were reviewed with the patient,

and an intravenous oxytocin infusion was added to

induce labor. Almost immediately after this induction

agent was started, the patient began to have mild, irreg-

ular contractions that were not all traced on tocometry.

Figure 2 represents the FHR tracing after oxytocin

initiation.

Figure 1. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 1.

Figure 2. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 2.

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Findings from EFM strip 2 are as follows:

• Variability: Moderate

• Baseline rate: 140 beats/min• Episodic patterns: Prolonged deceleration

• Periodic patterns: None• Uterine contractions: Rare

• Interpretation: Category II• Differential diagnosis: A prolonged deceleration signifies

a disruption in fetal oxygenation for longer than 2minutes;

this can be due to placental abruption, umbilical cord

compression, tachysystole, tetanic uterine contractions,

uterine rupture, or rapid change in fetal station.

• Action: Oxytocin was continued; the physician was notified;

no additional interventions were necessary because the

FHR spontaneously returned to baseline

The goal of obstetrical management in a category II FHR

tracing is to optimize blood flow to the uterus to improve

oxygenation to the fetus. Ongoing fetal evaluation by exter-

nal continuous monitoring is recommended. Prolonged

decelerations should prompt urgent assessment because

the cause of fetal hypoxia needs to be corrected as soon as

possible. Maternal hypotension, vaginal bleeding, or wors-

ening abdominal pain may raise suspicion for placental

abruption or uterine rupture, especially in the setting of a

previous hysterotomy. Intravenous fluids or vasopressors

can be used to treat maternal hypotension, if present. A

cervical examination should be performed to ensure that

there is no loss of fetal station (a sign of uterine rupture), to

evaluate for rapid labor progression, and to exclude umbil-

ical cord prolapse. Maternal repositioning to either the

lateral recumbent or hands-and-knees position can be at-

tempted to increase placental perfusion and relieve poten-

tial umbilical cord compression if the FHR deceleration

does not resolve. Maternal oxygen administration may be

used as well. If tachysystole or a tetanic contraction is

suspected, discontinuation of intravenous oxytocin may

be necessary. Alternatively, administration of a tocolytic

agent such as terbutaline facilitates rapid cessation of

contractions and allows for FHR recovery. Immediate

cesarean delivery is indicated if the FHR deceleration

persists despite these maneuvers and labor has not pro-

gressed sufficiently.

After this event, the patient continued to have intense

and frequent contractions. The Foley balloon spontaneously

expelled. The woman then underwent artificial rupture of

membranes, and repeated cervical examination demon-

strated 5-cm dilation, 80% effacement, and �1 station.

She requested epidural placement. The FHR tracing at this

time is represented in Fig 3.

Figure 2. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 2.

Figure 3. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 3.

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Findings from EFM strip 3 are as follows:

• Variability: Moderate

• Baseline rate: 150 beats/min• Episodic patterns: None

• Periodic patterns: Recurrent variable decelerations• Uterine contractions: Every 2 to 3 minutes

• Interpretation: Category II• Differential diagnosis: Our patient’s variable decelerations are

likely due to low amniotic fluid volume given her diagnosis of

oligohydramnios, compounded by her recent artificial rup-

ture of membranes; a nuchal cord, umbilical knot, and um-

bilical cord prolapse can also result in variable decelerations• Action: The patient’s cervix was examined and she was

repositioned

Variable decelerations result from transient umbilical

cord compression and can be either intermittent (associated

with <50% of contractions) or recurrent (associated with

>50% of contractions). Whereas intermittent variable decel-

erations are benign and can be expectantly managed,

recurrent variable decelerations require intervention. A

cervical examination should be performed to rule out an

umbilical cord prolapse, followed by maternal repositioning

in an attempt to alleviate cord compression. If the patient

continues to have recurrent variable decelerations, an am-

nioinfusion can be considered. In this specific scenario,

uterine rupture should also be considered, and a cervical

examination would be helpful to determine whether there is a

loss in fetal station. The patient’s cervical examination dem-

onstrated 6-cm dilation, 90% effacement, and�1 station. The

variable decelerations resolved with repositioning, and the

induction was continued with intravenous oxytocin. Her cervix

made further changes to 9-cm dilation, 90% effacement, and

�1 station.

Over the next 4 hours, our patient’s cervical examination

findings remained unchanged, and there was increasing

concern for arrest of dilation. In addition, the patient

developed a fever. An intrauterine pressure catheter was

placed to assess the adequacy of her uterine contractions

(Fig 4).

Figure 3. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 3.

Figure 4. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 4.

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Findings from EFM strip 4 are as follows:

• Variability: Moderate

• Baseline rate: 170 beats/min• Episodic patterns: None

• Periodic patterns: Recurrent variable decelerations

• Uterine contractions: Contractions every 3 to 4 minutes;

120 Montevideo units (MVU)

• Interpretation: Category II• Differential diagnosis: In the setting of a maternal fever,

fetal tachycardia is most likely due to chorioamnionitis;

less likely, but also possible, are medication adverse

effects, fetal hypoxia, fetal anemia, and fetal arrhythmia• Action: The patient was treated for chorioamnionitis with

antibiotics and antipyretics.

Chorioamnionitis, or intra-amniotic infection, affects 1%

to 4% of pregnancies (1) and can present with fever,

maternal tachycardia, fetal tachycardia, foul-smelling am-

niotic fluid, and uterine fundal tenderness. It results from

a polymicrobial infection caused by ascending vaginal and

enteric flora, and it is typically treated with intravenous

ampicillin and gentamicin, as was the case in this

patient.

A new diagnosis of chorioamnionitis should prompt

evaluation of the patient’s labor curve to ensure that prog-

ress is being made toward delivery. Diagnosis of arrest of

dilation requires the patient to have greater than or equal

to 6-cm dilation with membrane rupture and 1 of the

following: 1) greater than or equal to 4 hours of adequate

contractions without cervical change or 2) greater than or

equal to 6 hours of inadequate contractions without

cervical change. (2) Contractions are adequate if greater

than 200 MVU. Although our patient had inadequate

contractions (120 MVU), her cervix had not changed in

4 hours and, therefore, had not yet met the criteria for

arrest of dilation. The patient was motivated for a vaginal

delivery, and given her overall reassuring status, labor was

allowed to continue. The recurrent variable decelerations

resolved with repositioning, and the decision was made to

continue her induction with up-titration of intravenous

oxytocin. Figure 5 shows the FHR tracing pattern that

ensued.

Figure 4. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 4.

Figure 5. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 5.

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Findings from EFM strip 5 are as follows:

• Variability: Moderate

• Baseline rate: 170 beats per min• Episodic patterns: None

• Periodic patterns: Late decelerations

• Uterine contractions: Contractions every 1 to 4 minutes;

100 MVU

• Interpretation: Category II• Differential diagnosis: Includes maternal hypotension or

hypoxia and uteroplacental insufficiency• Action: Isolated late decelerations that spontaneously

return to baseline, as was the case here, may not require

any additional interventions; if late decelerations be-

come recurrent, maneuvers to reduce fetal hypoxia by

improving uteroplacental perfusion should be consid-

ered; as described previously herein, this can be achieved

by maternal repositioning, administration of supplemen-

tal oxygen or intravenous fluid bolus, and temporarily

discontinuing intravenous oxytocin.

An additional 2 hours passed without any cervical change,

and the patient failed to reach 10 cm of cervical dilation. She

was diagnosed as having an arrest of the first stage of labor.

Additional diagnosis included chorioamnionitis with fetal

tachycardia. Due to the arrest disorder and the return of the

recurrent variable decelerations with intermittent late deceler-

ations, a cesarean delivery was advised, and the patient agreed.

OutcomeThe patient underwent an uncomplicated repeated low

transverse cesarean delivery of a liveborn male infant from

the occiput posterior position. The infant weighed 3,800 g

and had Apgar scores of 8 and 9 at 5 and 10 minutes,

respectively. Intraoperative findings were notable for an

anterior placenta as well as a 3- to 4-cm uterine window

in the lower uterine segment. Placental pathology con-

firmed the diagnosis of acute chorioamnionitis.

DISCUSSION

In recent years, attention has focused on reducing the

cesarean delivery rate in the United States as a public

health measure. As a result, women are increasingly

electing for trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC).

Much of the benefit of a vaginal birth after cesarean

delivery (VBAC) is related to avoidance of major intra-

abdominal surgery, which carries the risks of hemorrhage,

blood transfusion, infection, and venous thrombosis,

among others. In addition, a successful VBAC has impli-

cations for future pregnancies because it reduces maternal

morbidity associated with multiple cesarean sections,

including abnormal placentation, bowel injury, cystotomy,

and hysterectomy.

Counseling regarding mode of delivery for a patient with

a previous cesarean delivery involves discussion surround-

ing previous indication for surgery, specifically whether

recurrent need for cesarean delivery is likely. Providers

should also take into consideration the type of hysterotomy

performed, as well as the likelihood of success based on

maternal characteristics, including previous vaginal birth,

age, body mass index, race and ethnicity, and short-interval

delivery. Predicting the likelihood of successful vaginal

delivery can be estimated with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Units online calculator, which is based on a nomogram and

takes into account all the aforementioned factors. (3) In

addition, the risk of uterine rupture in labor must be

discussed. All patients undergoing a TOLAC should be

counseled on the risk of uterine rupture and uterine dehis-

cence; these complications account for most neonatal and

maternal morbidity due to TOLAC. Our patient had a pre-

vious low transverse cesarean delivery, which portends a

0.5% to 0.9% risk of uterine rupture. (4) It must also be

reviewed with the patient that a failed TOLAC is associated

with more complications than an elective repeated cesarean

delivery. Not all women are ideal candidates for TOLAC, and

Figure 5. Electronic fetal monitoring strip 5.

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all patients should undergo assessment for the likelihood of

VBAC. Our patient had a predicted success rate for VBAC of

60% to 70% using this calculator.

As described previously herein, in the setting of non-

early decelerations in patients undergoing TOLAC, there

should always be high suspicion for uterine rupture. Intra-

operatively, our patient was found to have a uterine window

(uterine dehiscence), which could have contributed to the

FHR abnormalities discussed herein. Uterine scar dehis-

cence can ultimately progress to uterine rupture, but it is

difficult to predict before delivery due to imaging limita-

tions. In women undergoing TOLAC, nonreassuring fetal

heart status may prompt a repeated cesarean delivery, as it is

a predictor of uterine rupture or dehiscence. (5)(6) Although

FHR patterns associated with uterine rupture have been

characterized, there is limited information on how uterine

dehiscence affects the FHR during labor. Some studies

indicate that in the time preceding uterine rupture it is

more common to note recurrent late decelerations and

terminal bradycardia. (7)(8) Other studies have cited vari-

able decelerations, uterine tachysystole, and reduced base-

line variability as potential warning signs of uterine rupture.

(8)(9)(10)(11)

Although the maternal and neonatal consequences of

uterine rupture have been described in the literature, the

implications of uterine dehiscence remain unclear. In 1

retrospective study, women with a history of pregnancy

complicated by uterine scar dehiscence were at increased

risk for iatrogenic preterm delivery, low birthweight, and

peripartum hysterectomy. Interestingly, in this particular

study the rates of uterine rupture were similar in women

with and without a history of uterine dehiscence. (12) All of

the above was taken into account when counseling our

patient on her future pregnancies.

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American Board of PediatricsNeonatal-Perinatal ContentSpecifications• Know the complications and effects of chorioamnionitis in themother and the fetus.

• Know the indications for and perinatal complications of operativevaginal delivery (forceps, vacuum extraction, etc) and of vaginaldelivery after cesarean delivery.

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