Frequency of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) defined by blood loss ≥ 500 ml
Time frame · during the deliverance time
Frequency of severe PPH, defined by measured blood loss ≥ 1000 ml
Time frame · during the deliverance time
Blood loss volume after birth
Time frame · at 15 minutes after birth, at 1hours after birth
the collector bag will have to be left in place at least 15 minutes to have one measure of blood loss at the same time point in all women
Frequency of infants with the need for chest compressions
Time frame · during the deliverance time
Frequency of infants with the need for epinephrine administration and/or fluid resuscitation
Time frame · during the deliverance time
Heart rate
Time frame · at 1, 5, and 10 min after birth and at 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, at 7 days and at 28 days
a pulse oximeter sensor will be placed at the right hand as soon as possible (within the first minute after birth), which then will be connected to a pulse oximeter;
plasma lactate concentration
Time frame · at one hour after birth (H1): at 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, at 7 days and at 28 days
these quantitative variables can be considered as objective markers of early cardiorespiratory adaptation at birth.
changes of global Blood gases parameters
Time frame · at 1hour , 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, at 7 days and at 28 days
pre- and postductal SpO2,
changes of ventilatory parameters
Time frame · at 1hour , 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, at 7 days and at 28 days
peak inspiratory pressure
changes of ventilatory parameters
Time frame · at 1hour , 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, at 7 days and at 28 days
respiratory rate