Strengths
One strength of this study is that the hemodynamic assessment was
performed in standardized situation, without confounding factors (labor
pain, different room conditions, etc.) that could compromise hemodynamic
parameters. Unlike to our previous study, evaluating maternal
hemodynamics before the labor onset, has been possible to standardize
the evaluation in order to assess if the hemodynamic profile, at rest,
in a non-stress condition, is different in women at risk of delivery
complications.
Another key strength is that the labor management team was not informed
of hemodynamic evaluation results collected before the labor onset.