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  1. A recent systematic review identified very few studies on women’s views on how to improve the quality of maternal and newborn care (QMNC). This study aimed at exploring the suggestions provided by women, after...

    Authors: Marzia Lazzerini, Chiara Semenzato, Jaspreet Kaur, Benedetta Covi and Giorgia Argentini
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:200
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  2. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is now a global health problem. Poor blood glucose control during pregnancy may lead to maternal and neonatal/foetal complications. Recently, the development of information ...

    Authors: Weihua Xie, Pinyuan Dai, Yu Qin, Ming Wu, Bingquan Yang and Xiaojin Yu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:198
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  3. Iron deficiency in pregnancy is associated with inferior maternal and fetal outcomes. Postpartum depression, prematurity, intrauterine growth restriction, impaired childhood cognition and transfusion are all s...

    Authors: H. VanderMeulen, R. Strauss, Y. Lin, A. McLeod, J. Barrett, M. Sholzberg and J. Callum
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:196
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    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:230

  4. In low- and middle-income countries, the proportion of pregnant women who use health facilities for delivery remains low. Although delivering in a health facility with skilled health providers can make the cri...

    Authors: Angela E. Micah and David R. Hotchkiss
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:195
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  5. While maternal mortality has declined worldwide in the past 25 years, this is not the case for Cameroon. Since there is a predominantly young population in this country, high maternal mortality ratios may pers...

    Authors: Catherine Meh, Amardeep Thind and Amanda L. Terry
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:194
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  6. Despite the effort to reduce stillbirth, Ethiopia remains one of the countries with the highest rate in the world. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the trends of stillbirth among births from reproductive...

    Authors: Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Lemma Derseh Gezie and Solomon Gedlu Nigatu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:193
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  7. To ascertain or disprove a correlation between suboptimal birth characteristics, breech position at delivery and development of Perthes’ disease.

    Authors: Maria Lindblad, Ann Josefsson, Marie Bladh, Gunilla Sydsjö and Torsten Johansson
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:192
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  8. Antenatal cervical length measurement has paramount importance in the prediction of labor. It was compared to the Bishop Score and incorporated in the modified Bishop score due to its relevance and convenience...

    Authors: Omima T. Taha, Mohamed Elprince, Khaled A. Atwa, Asmaa M. Elgedawy, Amal A. Ahmed and Rasha E. Khamees
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:191
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    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2022 22:871

  9. Blood flow in the corpus luteum is associated with luteal function. However, the impact of luteal blood flow on methotrexate (MTX) treatment in women with unruptured tubal pregnancy has not been reported. The ...

    Authors: Li Wang, Meili Pei, Ting Yang, Juan Zhao and Xiaofeng Yang
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:190
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  10. Postpartum depression explains various groups of depressive symptoms and syndromes that can take place during the first 6 weeks following birth. The postpartum period is a critical time where both mild and sev...

    Authors: Abate Dargie Wubetu, Nigus Alemnew Engidaw and Kefyalew Dagne Gizachew
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:189
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  11. This study aims to explore the potential association between unintended pregnancy and maternal health complications. Secondarily, we test whether antenatal care (ANC) and community health worker (CHW) visits m...

    Authors: Nabamallika Dehingia, Anvita Dixit, Yamini Atmavilas, Dharmendra Chandurkar, Kultar Singh, Jay Silverman and Anita Raj
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:188
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  12. Over the last two decades, Gambia has made noticeable progress in the reducing the high maternal mortality rates and improving child survival rates. Nonetheless, numerous infrastructural and financial constrai...

    Authors: Sanni Yaya and Ghose Bishwajit
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:187
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  13. The objective of our study was to evaluate the association between perinatal asphyxia and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) with the presence of ante and intrapartum risk factors and/or abnormal fetal hear...

    Authors: Anna Locatelli, Laura Lambicchi, Maddalena Incerti, Francesca Bonati, Massimo Ferdico, Silvia Malguzzi, Ferruccio Torcasio, Patrizia Calzi, Tiziana Varisco and Giuseppe Paterlini
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:186
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  14. A considerable number of previous studies have examined the trends, correlates, and consequences of premarital childbearing among adolescents and young women in Africa. However, very little is known about whet...

    Authors: Clifford O. Odimegwu, Emmanuel O. Olamijuwon, Vesper H. Chisumpa, Joshua O. Akinyemi, Mwiza G. Singini and Oluwaseyi D. Somefun
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:185
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  16. Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experienc...

    Authors: Hafrún Finnbogadóttir, Kathleen Baird and Li Thies-Lagergren
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:183
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  17. Cesarean delivery rates are increasing globally with almost half of them occurring due to a previous Cesarean delivery. A trial of labor after Cesarean (TOLAC) is considered a safe procedure, but most eligible...

    Authors: Kaname Uno, Michinori Mayama, Masato Yoshihara, Takehiko Takeda, Sho Tano, Teppei Suzuki, Yasuyuki Kishigami and Hidenori Oguchi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:170
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  18. Anemia though is a major risk factor for unfavorable pregnancy outcomes; no previous studies have yet described the hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations and anemia prevalence among pregnant women of remote mid weste...

    Authors: Deepak Sharma, Kapil Amgain, Prem Prasad Panta and Bishal Pokhrel
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:182
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  20. The study was conducted in public health centers of East Gojjam Zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, and use of labour pain relief methods and associated factors among...

    Authors: Keralem Anteneh Bishaw, Endalew Gemechu Sendo and Workinesh Sinshaw Abebe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:180
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  21. Frequently observed sleep/wake problems among pregnant women need comprehensive evaluation. This study was conducted to clarify the sleep/wake problems among pregnant women without gestational complications du...

    Authors: Shiho Umeno, Chiho Kato, Yuki Nagaura, Hideaki Kondo and Hiromi Eto
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:179
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  22. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality for women, especially during the perinatal period. Opioid overdose has become a significant cause of maternal death in the Unite...

    Authors: Daisy J. Goodman, Elizabeth C. Saunders and Kristina B. Wolff
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:178
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  23. Aortic dissection is a rare and emergent condition. Aortic dissection during pregnancy is not much known but it is quite lethal to both mother and infant. Earlier reports published show that clinicians conduct...

    Authors: Lu Zhang, Bin Yan, Xue Cui, Jinghong Liu and Fangxin Shi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:177
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  24. Hyperhomocysteinemia may be a risk factor for endothelial dysfunction. Folate and vitamin B12 regulate the homocysteine metabolic process. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between subsequent event...

    Authors: Chenggui Liu, Dan Luo, Qin Wang, Yan Ma, Longyu Ping, Ting Wu, Jian Tang, Duanliang Peng and PingZhao
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:176
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  25. Best practice in perinatal bereavement care suggests offering parents the opportunity to spend time with their baby. Cold cots facilitate this purpose by reducing the deterioration of the body and evidence ind...

    Authors: Paula Smith, Konstantina Vasileiou and Abbie Jordan
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:175
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  26. Mild to moderate iodine deficiency in pregnant women may expose them to the increased risk of the development of goiter and thyroid disorder. There is a relationship between low maternal UIC (Urinary iodine co...

    Authors: Soraya Saleh Gargari, Reyhaneh Fateh, Mina Bakhshali-bakhtiari, Masoumeh Saleh, Masoumeh Mirzamoradi and Mahmood Bakhtiyari
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:174
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  27. Labor induction is among the common and widely practiced obstetric interventions aiming at achieving vaginal delivery. However, cesarean section (CS) delivery incidences have been reported following its use. T...

    Authors: Clifford Silver Tarimo, Michael J. Mahande and Joseph Obure
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:173
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  28. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a preventable complication, however, it remains being the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide including Thailand.

    Authors: Phat Prapawichar, Ameporn Ratinthorn, Ketsarin Utriyaprasit and Chukiat Viwatwongkasem
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:172
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  29. An accurate assessment of the adequacy of prenatal care utilization is critical to inform the relationship between prenatal care and pregnancy outcomes. This systematic review critically appraises the evidence...

    Authors: Stewart Rowe, Zahra Karkhaneh, Isaiah MacDonald, Thane Chambers, Sana Amjad, Alvaro Osornio-Vargas, Radha Chari, Manoj Kumar and Maria B. Ospina
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:171
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  30. To improve the utilization of maternal and newborn health (MNH) care and to improve the quality of care, the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly recommended men’s involvement in pregnancy, childbirth,...

    Authors: Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman, Janet Perkins, Shumona Sharmin Salam, Shema Mhajabin, Aniqa Tasnim Hossain, Tapas Mazumder and Shams EL Arifeen
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:169
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  31. Various forms of life stressors have been implicated as causes of antenatal depression. However, there is a lack of understanding of which forms of stress lead to antenatal depression and through what mechanis...

    Authors: Abel Fekadu Dadi, Emma R. Miller, Richard Woodman, Telake Azale Bisetegn and Lillian Mwanri
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:168
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  32. Postpartum febrile morbidity is relatively common, occurring in approximately 5–7% of births. Differentiating between potentially serious and benign causes of postpartum pyrexia (PP) is fundamental in curbing ...

    Authors: Yannick Lechedem Ngunyi, Gregory Halle-Ekane, Nicholas Tendongfor, Etheldreda Leinyuy Mbivnjo, Armel Evouna Mbarga, Derick Nembulefack, Clifford Abonge Lo-oh and Thomas Obinchemti Egbe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:167
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  33. The northern part of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan experienced armed conflict since September 2007 till the autumn of 2011. Conflict involved widespread insurgency activity and military interv...

    Authors: Haroon Ur Rashid, Muhammad Naseem Khan, Ayesha Imtiaz, Naeem Ullah, Mukesh Dherani and Atif Rahman
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:166
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  34. Trichorionic triplet pregnancy reduction to twin pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of preterm delivery but not with a lower risk of miscarriage. However, data on dichorionic triamniotic (DCTA) triplet ...

    Authors: Pei Cai, Yan Ouyang, Fei Gong and Xihong Li
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:165
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  35. Category-1 emergency caesarean section delivery is the commonly performed surgical procedure in pregnant women associated with significant mortality and morbidity both in the mother and fetus. The decision to ...

    Authors: Mamaru Mollalign Temesgen, Amare Hailekirose Gebregzi, Habtamu Getinet Kasahun, Seid Adem Ahmed and Yophtahe Berhe Woldegerima
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:164
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  36. The first 2 days after childbirth present the highest risk of dying for a mother. Providing postnatal care within the first 2 days after childbirth can help avert maternal mortality because it allows early det...

    Authors: Patricia Ndugga, Noor Kassim Namiyonga and Deogratious Sebuwufu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:163
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  38. Adverse obstetric outcomes are correlated with altered circulating hormone levels at the time implantation by the trophectoderm. What’ more, embryo freezing process may also have adverse effect on perinatal ou...

    Authors: Shiqiao Hu, Bei Xu, Rui Long and Lei Jin
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:161
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  39. Geophagia although pleasurable and somewhat a necessity among pregnant women, also comes along with its own attendant problems such as exposure to potentially hazardous substances like bacteria, fungi, helmint...

    Authors: Nii Korley Kortei, Alice Koryo-Dabrah, Papa Toah Akonor, Nana Yaw Barimah Manaphraim, Matilda Ayim-Akonor, Nathaniel Owusu Boadi, Edward Ken Essuman and Clement Tettey
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:160
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  40. Psychological distress during pregnancy is common: up to 20% of the childbearing women experience symptoms of depression and anxiety. Apart from the adverse effects on the woman herself, pregnancy distress can...

    Authors: Lianne P. Hulsbosch, Ivan Nyklíček, Eva S. Potharst, Margreet Meems, Myrthe G. B. M. Boekhorst and Victor J. M. Pop
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:159
    Content type: Study protocol Published on:

  41. Immigrants in Germany exhibit higher levels of social disadvantage when compared to the non-immigrated population. Turkish-origin immigrants constitute an important immigrant group in Germany and show disparit...

    Authors: Jacob Spallek, Laura Scholaske, Medlin Kurt, Denise Lindner-Matthes and Sonja Entringer
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:158
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  42. The use of herbal medicine among pregnant women is increasing in many low- and high-income countries due to their cost-effectiveness in treatment and ease of access. Research findings across Ethiopia on the pr...

    Authors: Fentahun Adane, Girma Seyoum, Yoseph Merkeb Alamneh, Worku Abie, Melaku Desta and Bihonegn Sisay
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:157
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  43. There is ample evidence of associations between short birth interval and adverse maternal and child health outcomes, including infant and maternal mortality. Short birth interval is more common among women in ...

    Authors: Juan Pimentel, Umaira Ansari, Khalid Omer, Yagana Gidado, Muhd Chadi Baba, Neil Andersson and Anne Cockcroft
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:156
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  44. Despite significant research, the reasons for racial health disparities among adverse birth outcomes (ABO) remain largely unknown. The bulk of research into racial health disparities among ABO in the United St...

    Authors: James A. Thompson and Melissa A. Suter
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:155
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  45. Preeclampsia is a relatively frequent condition during pregnancy and childbirth. The administration of magnesium sulphate as a prophylactic and treatment measure is an evidence-based practice for eclampsia; ho...

    Authors: Zenewton André da Silva Gama, Wilton Rodrigues Medeiros, Pedro Jesus Saturno-Hernández, Kelienny de Meneses Sousa, Matheus Silva Mello, Érico de Lima Vale, Tatyana Maria Silva de Souza Rosendo, Edna Marta Mendes da Silva and Marise Reis de Freitas
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:154
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  46. Sub-optimal maternal lipid levels during pregnancy may be implicated in the pathophysiological mechanisms leading to low birth weight (LBW) and small-for-gestational-age (SGA). We aimed to determine whether ma...

    Authors: Sandra G. Okala, Ebrima A. Sise, Fatou Sosseh, Andrew M. Prentice, Laura A. Woollett and Sophie E. Moore
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:153
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  47. To evaluate the role of the quality improvement course (QIC) to reduce the caesarean section (CS) rate among nulliparas (Robson groups 1 and 2) and to find out which group of women have reduced the CS rate fol...

    Authors: Justina Kacerauskiene, Meile Minkauskiene, Tahir Mahmood, Egle Bartuseviciene, Dalia R. Railaite, Arnoldas Bartusevicius, Mindaugas Kliucinskas, Laima Maleckiene, Jonas Ulevicius, Laura Liubiniene, Kastytis Smigelskas, Kornelija Maciuliene, Grazina Drasutiene, Diana Ramasauskaite and Ruta J. Nadisauskiene
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:152
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  48. Intravenous remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia (RPCA) is an alternative for epidural analgesia (EA) in labor pain relief. However, it remains unknown whether RPCA is superior to EA in decreasing the ris...

    Authors: Guolin Lu, Wenshui Yao, Xiaofen Chen, Sujing Zhang and Min Zhou
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:151
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  49. Globally, birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of neonatal death. In Tanzania, neonatal deaths are estimated to be 25 deaths per 1000 live births and birth asphyxia accounts for 31% of those deaths.

    Authors: Angelina A. Joho, Stephen M. Kibusi and Ipyana Mwampagatwa
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:150
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  50. Globally, male involvement has been identified as a priority target area to be strengthened in the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. However, there are limited studies on husband invol...

    Authors: Haimanot Abebe Adane, Nega Assefa, Bizatu Mengistie and Asmamaw Demis
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2020 20:144
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