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  1. Over the past years, research on neonatal resuscitation has focused on single interventions. The present study was performed to analyze the process quality of delivery room management of preterm infants born b...

    Authors: Dimitrios Konstantelos, Jürgen Dinger, Sascha Ifflaender and Mario Rüdiger
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:246
  2. Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) due to traditional practice and beliefs on pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. The objec...

    Authors: Vanphanom Sychareun, Vathsana Somphet, Kongmany Chaleunvong, Visanou Hansana, Alongkone Phengsavanh, Sisouvanh Xayavong and Rebecca Popenoe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:245
  3. Estimates of unplanned pregnancy worldwide are of concern, especially in low and middle-income countries, including Brazil. Although the contraceptive prevalence rate is high in Brazil, almost half of all preg...

    Authors: Ana Luiza Vilela Borges, Geraldine Barrett, Osmara Alves dos Santos, Natalia de Castro Nascimento, Fernanda Bigio Cavalhieri and Elizabeth Fujimori
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:244
  4. Fetal macrosomia is defined as birth weight ≥4000 g. Several risk factors have been shown to be associated with fetal macrosomia. There has been an increased incidence of macrosomic babies delivered and the an...

    Authors: Aisha Salim Said and Karim Premji Manji
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:243
  5. Most estimates of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are calculated from studies that use administrative or medical birth databases, and only a few from prospective observational studies.

    Authors: Françoise Vendittelli, Chloé Barasinski, Bruno Pereira and Didier Lémery
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:242
  6. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the incidence of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia among women with low calcium intake. Universal free calcium supplementation through government antenat...

    Authors: Kusum Thapa, Harshad Sanghvi, Barbara Rawlins, Yagya B. Karki, Kiran Regmi, Shilu Aryal, Yeshoda Aryal, Peter Murakami, Jona Bhattarai and Stephanie Suhowatsky
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:241
  7. Availability of Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) is crucial to avert maternal death due to life-threatening complications potentially arising during delivery. Research on the determinants of utilization of EmOC...

    Authors: Rocco Panciera, Akib Khan, Syed Jafar Raza Rizvi, Shakil Ahmed, Tanvir Ahmed, Rubana Islam and Alayne M. Adams
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:240

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  8. Mood disorders in pregnancy and post-partum period are common and considered as a public health issue. Researchers have studied the relationship between low serum vitamin D concentration and perinatal depressi...

    Authors: Farideh Vaziri, Samira Nasiri, Zohreh Tavana, Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh, Farkhondeh Sharif and Peyman Jafari
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:239
  9. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the most common causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, clearly written PPH management guidelines should be used in clinical practice. The aim of this...

    Authors: Ruta J. Nadisauskiene, Paulius Dobozinskas, Justina Kacerauskiene, Mindaugas Kliucinskas, Ismailov Zhumagali, Madina Kokenova, Jesengeldy Bekeshov, Saltanat Dzabagijeva, Aigul Sapargalijeva, Inna Glazebnaja, Gulmyra Konyrbajeva, Zijas Uteshova and Aina Tasbulatova
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:238
  10. Preeclampsia is one of the most commonly encountered hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. For many years, obesity has been suggested to play a role in preeclampsia. However, the hypotheses have been diverse an...

    Authors: Mulualem Endeshaw, Fantu Abebe, Solomon Worku, Lalem Menber, Muluken Assress and Muluken Assefa
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:237
  11. In many countries, rates of facility-based childbirth have increased substantially in recent years. However, insufficient attention has been paid to the acceptability and quality of maternal health services pr...

    Authors: David Sando, Hannah Ratcliffe, Kathleen McDonald, Donna Spiegelman, Goodluck Lyatuu, Mary Mwanyika-Sando, Faida Emil, Mary Nell Wegner, Guerino Chalamilla and Ana Langer
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:236
  12. Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal mortality, especially in low and middle income countries. Antenatal corticosteroid therapy for foetal maturation could have a significant impact and therefore is ofte...

    Authors: R. Mooij, I. H. Mwampagatwa, J. van Dillen and J. Stekelenburg
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:235
  13. Poor women in the developing world have a heightened need for antenatal care (ANC) but are often the least likely to attend it. This study examines factors associated with the number and timing of ANC visits f...

    Authors: Emily Dansereau, Claire R. McNellan, Marielle C. Gagnier, Sima S. Desai, Annie Haakenstad, Casey K. Johanns, Erin B. Palmisano, Diego Ríos-Zertuche, Alexandra Schaefer, Paola Zúñiga-Brenes, Bernardo Hernandez, Emma Iriarte and Ali H. Mokdad
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:234
  14. Newborns are at the greatest risk for dying during the intrapartum period, including labor and delivery, and the first day of life. Fetal heart rate monitoring (FHRM) and partogram use to track labor progress ...

    Authors: Ashish KC, Johan Wrammert, Robert B. Clark, Uwe Ewald and Mats Målqvist
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:233
  15. The Nigerian Midwives Service Scheme (MSS) is an ambitious human resources project created in 2009 to address supply side barriers to accessing care. Key features include the recruitment and deployment of newl...

    Authors: Josephine Exley, Emma Pitchforth, Edward Okeke, Peter Glick, Isa Sadeeq Abubakar, Amalavoyal Chari, Usman Bashir, Kun Gu and Obinna Onwujekwe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:232
  16. The influence of different diagnostic thresholds for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on pregnancy outcomes is not fully understood. Degrees of glucose intolerance according to the Carpenter-Coustan (CC) cr...

    Authors: Mei-Chun Lu, Song-Shan Huang, Yuan-Horng Yan and Panchalli Wang
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:231
  17. Maternal age at delivery and cesarean section rates are increasing. In older women, the decision on delivery mode may be influenced by a reported increased risk of surgical interventions during labor and compl...

    Authors: Lina Herstad, Kari Klungsøyr, Rolv Skjærven, Tom Tanbo, Lisa Forsén, Thomas Åbyholm and Siri Vangen
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:230
  18. In the latest report of Ethiopia Demography and Health Survey (EDHS) 2011, the Maternal Mortality Ratio was estimated at 676/100,000 live births. Most of these deaths are preventable. Increasing the proportion...

    Authors: AlemayehuSayih Belay and EndalewGemechu Sendo
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:229
  19. Domestic violence during pregnancy is not only a severe public health issue that jeopardizes maternal and foetal health but also violates human rights. The aim was to explore the prevalence and incidence of domes...

    Authors: Hafrún Finnbogadóttir, Anna-Karin Dykes and Christine Wann-Hansson
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:228
  20. The fetal anomaly ultrasound only detects 65 to 81 % of the patients with congenital heart disease, making it the most common structural fetal anomaly of which a significant part is missed during prenatal life...

    Authors: Kim M. J. Verdurmen, Carlijn Lempersz, Rik Vullings, Christian Schroer, Tammo Delhaas, Judith O. E. H. van Laar and S. Guid Oei
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:227
  21. Estimating the true risk of fetal malformations attributable to the use of medications is difficult and perception of risk by health professionals will impact their counseling and treatment of patients who nee...

    Authors: Charlotte Gils, Anton Pottegård, Zandra Nymand Ennis and Per Damkier
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:226
  22. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality. Several clinical trials have reported L-arginine and sildenafil citrate had effect on intrauterine growth restrictio...

    Authors: Juncao Chen, Xiaoyuan Gong, Pingyang Chen, Kaiju Luo and Xiuquan Zhang
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:225
  23. The aim of our study was to examine maternal weight gain as well as nutrient intake in pregnancy throughout each trimester compared to current recommendations in a low-risk population and its correlation to bi...

    Authors: Anke Diemert, Susanne Lezius, Mirja Pagenkemper, Gudula Hansen, Alina Drozdowska, Kurt Hecher, Petra Arck and Birgit C. Zyriax
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:224
  24. Despite the global burden of perinatal deaths, there is currently no single, globally-acceptable classification system for perinatal deaths. Instead, multiple, disparate systems are in use world-wide. This inc...

    Authors: Aleena M. Wojcieszek, Hanna E. Reinebrant, Susannah Hopkins Leisher, Emma Allanson, Michael Coory, Jan Jaap Erwich, J. Frederik Frøen, Jason Gardosi, Sanne Gordijn, Metin Gulmezoglu, Alexander E. P. Heazell, Fleurisca J. Korteweg, Elizabeth McClure, Robert Pattinson, Robert M. Silver, Gordon Smith…
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:223
  25. Whether facility-based implementation of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) reduces neonatal mortality at a population level in low and middle income countries (LMIC) has not been studied. Therefore, we evaluated HB...

    Authors: Roopa M. Bellad, Akash Bang, Waldemar A. Carlo, Elizabeth M. McClure, Sreelatha Meleth, Norman Goco, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Richard J. Derman, Patricia L. Hibberd, Archana Patel, Fabian Esamai, Sherri Bucher, Peter Gisore and Linda L. Wright
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:222
  26. The Finnish Pre-eclampsia Consortium (FINNPEC) case-control cohort consisting of 1447 pre-eclamptic and 1068 non-pre-eclamptic women was recruited during 2008–2011 to study genetic background of pre-eclampsia ...

    Authors: Jenni Kallela, Tiina Jääskeläinen, Eija Kortelainen, Seppo Heinonen, Eero Kajantie, Juha Kere, Katja Kivinen, Anneli Pouta and Hannele Laivuori
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:221
  27. The mother is the only source of nutrition for fetal growth including brain development. Maternal nutritional status (anthropometry, macro- and micro-nutrients) before and/or during pregnancy is therefore a po...

    Authors: Sargoor R. Veena, Catharine R. Gale, Ghattu V. Krishnaveni, Sarah H Kehoe, Krishnamachari Srinivasan and Caroline HD Fall
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:220
  28. The high rate of home deliveries conducted by unskilled birth attendants in resource-limited settings is an important global health issue because it is believed to be a significant contributing factor to mater...

    Authors: Sherri Bucher, Olive Konana, Edward Liechty, Ana Garces, Peter Gisore, Irene Marete, Constance Tenge, Evelyn Shipala, Linda Wright and Fabian Esamai
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:219
  29. Treatment of maternal iron-deficiency anaemia can reduce risks of prematurity and low birth weight; hence a reliable diagnosis of maternal iron needs is critical. However, erythrocyte indices and serum ferriti...

    Authors: Cristiane Campello Bresani Salvi, Maria Cynthia Braga, José Natal Figueirôa and Malaquias Batista Filho
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:218
  30. While grand multiparity is now relatively rare in the developed world it is still common in Sub Saharan Africa. Although significant resources have been committed to providing modern contraceptive methods in t...

    Authors: Patrick Idoko, Glenda Nkeng and Matthew Anyawu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:217
  31. Pregnant Indigenous women suffer a disproportionate burden of risk and adverse outcomes relative to non-Indigenous women. Although there has been a call for improved prenatal care, examples are scarce. Therefo...

    Authors: Richard T. Oster, Grant Bruno, Margaret Montour, Matilda Roasting, Rick Lightning, Patricia Rain, Bonny Graham, Maria J. Mayan, Ellen L. Toth and Rhonda C. Bell
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:216
  32. Calgary, Alberta has the fourth highest immigrant population in Canada and ethnic minorities comprise 28 % of its total population. Previous studies have found correlations between minority status and poor pre...

    Authors: Alexandra M. Robinson, Karen M. Benzies, Sharon L. Cairns, Tak Fung and Suzanne C. Tough
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:215
  33. Limited studies have examined ethnic variation in breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in developing countries. This study investigated ethnic variation in feeding practices in mothers with childr...

    Authors: Tuan T. Nguyen, Phuong H. Nguyen, Nemat Hajeebhoy, Huan V. Nguyen and Edward A. Frongillo
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:214
  34. Current clinical guidelines and national policy in England support offering ‘low risk’ women a choice of birth setting, but despite an increase in provison of midwifery units in England the vast majority of wo...

    Authors: Jennifer Hollowell, Yangmei Li, Reem Malouf and James Buchanan
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:213
  35. Spontaneous preterm birth is a complex syndrome with multiple pathways interactions determining its occurrence, including genetic, immunological, physiologic, biochemical and environmental factors. Despite gre...

    Authors: Jose G. Cecatti, Renato T. Souza, Karolina Sulek, Maria L. Costa, Louise C. Kenny, Lesley M. McCowan, Rodolfo C. Pacagnella, Silas G. Villas-Boas, Jussara Mayrink, Renato Passini Jr, Kleber G. Franchini and Philip N. Baker
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:212
  36. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The main strategy for preventing PPH is the use of uterotonic drugs given prophylactically by skilled healt...

    Authors: Sam Ononge, Elialilia Sarikiaeli Okello and Florence Mirembe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:211
  37. Although adequate folic acid or multivitamins can prevent up to 70 % of neural tube defects, the majority of U.S. non-pregnant women of childbearing age do not use multivitamins every day. Factors influencing ...

    Authors: Saba W. Masho, Amani Bassyouni and Susan Cha
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:210
  38. To assess the prevalence and factors associated with the occurrence of cracked nipples in the first month postpartum.

    Authors: Kamila Juliana da Silva Santos, Géssica Silva Santana, Tatiana de Oliveira Vieira, Carlos Antônio de Souza Teles Santos, Elsa Regina Justo Giugliani and Graciete Oliveira Vieira
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:209
  39. This study introduced a web-based educational intervention for Australian women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The aim was to improve knowledge on healthy diet and lifestyle in GDM. Evaluation of th...

    Authors: Padaphet Sayakhot, Mary Carolan-Olah and Cheryl Steele
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:208
  40. Maternal mortality is highest in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, the WHO- MDG 5 (aimed at reducing maternal mortality by 75 % between 1990 and 2015) has not been attained. The current maternal mortality ratio (...

    Authors: Joseph Ngonzi, Yarine Fajardo Tornes, Peter Kivunike Mukasa, Wasswa Salongo, Jerome Kabakyenga, Masembe Sezalio, Kristien Wouters, Yves Jacqueym and Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:207
  41. Vaginal infections are a risk factor for preterm delivery. In this study, we sought to evaluate the vaginal flora of pregnant women receiving opioid maintenance therapy (OMT) in comparison to non-dependent, no...

    Authors: Alex Farr, Herbert Kiss, Michael Hagmann, Iris Holzer, Verena Kueronya, Peter W. Husslein and Ljubomir Petricevic
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:206
  42. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The objective was to estimate the disease burden attributable to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in two referral hospitals ...

    Authors: Annettee Nakimuli, Sarah Nakubulwa, Othman Kakaire, Michael Odongo Osinde, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Nelson Kakande, Rose Chalo Nabirye and Dan Kabonge Kaye
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:205
  43. Vitamin D insufficiency may be associated with depressive symptoms in non-pregnant adults. We performed this study to evaluate whether low maternal vitamin D levels are associated with depressive symptoms in p...

    Authors: Jennifer Anne Williams, Vivian C. Romero, Chelsea M. Clinton, Delia M. Vazquez, Sheila M. Marcus, Julie L. Chilimigras, Susan E. Hamilton, Lucy J. Allbaugh, Anjel M. Vahratian, Ronald M. Schrader and Ellen L. Mozurkewich
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:203
  44. Neonatal mortality accounts for an estimated 2.8 million deaths worldwide, which constitutes 44 % of under-5-mortality and 60 % of infant mortality. Neonatal mortality predictors vary by country with the avail...

    Authors: Hayelom Gebrekirstos Mengesha, Alem Desta Wuneh, Wondwossen Terefe Lerebo and Tesfay Hailu Tekle
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:202
  45. Obesity during pregnancy is increasing and is related to life-threatening and ill-health conditions in both mother and child. Initiating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle when pregnant with body mass index (...

    Authors: Anna Dencker, Åsa Premberg, Ellinor K. Olander, Christine McCourt, Karin Haby, Sofie Dencker, Anna Glantz and Marie Berg
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:201
  46. A prenatal diagnosis of a fetal anomaly involves acute grief and psychological distress. The Internet has the potential to provide virtual support following the diagnosis. The overall aim was to explore commun...

    Authors: Tommy Carlsson, Mats Landqvist and Elisabet Mattsson
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:199
  47. Annually, around 7.9 million children are born with birth defects and the contribution of congenital malformations to neonatal mortality is generally high. Congenital malformations in children born to mothers ...

    Authors: S. Bellizzi, M. M. Ali, E. Abalos, A. P. Betran, J. Kapila, C. Pileggi-Castro, J. P. Vogel and M. Merialdi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:198
  48. Whether certain birth positions are associated with perineal injuries and severe perineal trauma (SPT) is still unclear. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of perineal injuries of diffe...

    Authors: Malin Edqvist, Ellen Blix, Hanne K. Hegaard, Olöf Ásta Ólafsdottir, Ingegerd Hildingsson, Karen Ingversen, Margareta Mollberg and Helena Lindgren
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:196
  49. The U.S. continues to have one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the industrialized world. Studies have shown that full-time employment and early return to work decreased breastfeeding duration, but little ...

    Authors: Rada K. Dagher, Patricia M. McGovern, Jesse D. Schold and Xian J. Randall
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016 16:194

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