Maternal Oxygen Administration during Labor: A Controversial Practice

• Main Authors: Isabella Abati (Author), Massimo Micaglio (Author), Dario Giugni (Author), Viola Seravalli (Author), Giulia Vannucci (Author), Mariarosaria Di Tommaso (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oxygen administration to the mother is commonly performed during labor, especially in the case of a non-reassuring fetal heart rate, aiming to increase oxygen diffusion through the placenta to fetal tissues. The benefits and potential risks are controversial, especially when the mother is not hypoxe...