the routine administration of antibiotics to pregnant women who test positive for group B Streptococcus on vaginal cultures and improved immunization practices have decreased the incidence of serious bacterial illness, making it difficult to extrapolate these three decision rules to current practice.
Delivery is the mode of expulsion of the fetus and placenta.
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Physical contact between the newborn and the parents in the delivery room should be encouraged. Every effort should be made to foster family interaction and to support the desire of the family to be together.
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