Abstract:BackgroundThe diagnosis of the established labor is a crucial clinical decision, and it requires an accurate midwifery assessment. Regular uterine contractions and a cervical dilatation of 4-6 cm are commonly considered to diagnose active labor with a lack of knowledge regarding the role of maternal signs. This study aimed to build and to validate a predictive model based on maternal signs and symptoms to identify a cervical dilatation ³4 . MethodsA prospective observational study was conducted from May to Sep… Show more
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