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The effects of obstetric intervention on newborns have been analysed. Forceps delivery leads to a high incidence of morbidity rate, facial palsy and intracranial injury. The outcome of the neonate is further modified by the indication forforceps application as well as associated factors like poor ante-natal care, poor socioeconemic status and parity of the mothers, which have been responsible for a high perinatal loss as compared to the controls. A high incidence of the respiratory distress syndrome was observed in caesarean babies as compared to babies delivered by the vaginal route. Internal podalic version was hazardous to the neonate. Leading to greater proclivity to asphyxiation, still-birth and higher perinatal loss.
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From the Department of Pediatrics, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur.
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Sharma, U., Idnani, N. & Saxena, S. Effects of obstetrical interference on the newborn. Indian J Pediatr 45, 143–153 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02758225
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