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Term: Complications of Labour and Delivery
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-12-11
Definition:
Unsuspected conditions that arise during the labour or delivery process. Complications were considered if the delivery was by C-Section or any of the following occurred: ICD-9-CM=72.5, 660.4, 641.2, 663, 665.1, 760-779. This definition also includes Birth Complications: ICD-9-CM 72, 73.3, 763.2, 652.2, and 669.6.
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Complications of Labour and Delivery
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- Brownell M, Santos R, Kozyrskyj A, Roos N, Au W, Dik N, Chartier M, Girard D, Ekuma O, Sirski M, Tonn N, Schultz J. Next Steps in the Provincial Evaluation of the BabyFirst Program: Measuring Early Impacts on Outcomes Associated with Child Maltreatment. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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