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Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2024 24:202
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Placental pathology and neonatal morbidity: exploring the impact of gestational age at birth
To evaluate placental pathology in term and post-term births, investigate differences in clinical characteristics, and assess the risk of adverse neonatal outcome.
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Can the use of azithromycin during labour reduce the incidence of infection among puerperae and newborns? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated whether the use of azithromycin during labour or caesarean section reduces the incidence of sepsis and infection among mothers and newborns.
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The relationship between duration of infertility and clinical outcomes of intrauterine insemination for younger women: a retrospective clinical study
The objective of this research was to elucidate the association between the length of infertility and the outcomes of intrauterine insemination (IUI) in women of varying ages - a topic that has been the subjec...
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The effect of educational attainment on birthrate in Japan: an analysis using the census and the vital statistics from 2000 to 2020
In Japan, difference in birth rates depending on educational attainment has not been investigated. This study aimed to reveal birth rates in Japan depending on the highest level of educational attainment and t...
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Anaphylaxis-induced premature uterine contractions: a case report and literature review
Preterm labor is caused by multiple etiologies, including intra-amniotic infection and/or intra-amniotic inflammation, vascular disorders, cervical disease, decidual senescence, and breakdown of maternal–fetal...
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Impact of early preeclampsia prediction on medication adherence and behavior change: a survey of pregnant and recently-delivered individuals
Behavior change and medication adherence represent potential barriers to optimal prevention of pregnancy complications including preeclampsia. We sought to evaluate baseline sentiments on pregnancy care and me...
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A road map for the management of a pregnancy complicated by maternal bladder exstrophy
Bladder exstrophy (BE) is a congenital genito-urinary malformation where there is a defect in the abdominal wall resulting in a protruding open bladder with exposed mucosa (Resnik R.P. et al. Creasy and Resnik...
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Innovative cardiovascular casting technique features the complex malformation of berry syndrome
Prenatal diagnosis of Berry syndrome, a rare combination of cardiac anomalies including aortopulmonary window (APW), aortic origin of the right pulmonary artery (RPA), interrupted aortic arch (IAA), hypoplasti...
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Diagnosis of single umbilical artery and risk of foetal congenital malformations by prenatal ultrasound: a retrospective study
Single umbilical artery (SUA) is strongly associated with foetal structural abnormalities; however, the exact pattern of this association has not been described. We aimed to investigate the occurrence of malfo...
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Effect of a chimney-fitted improved stove on pregnancy outcomes in Northwest Ethiopia: a randomized controlled trial
Exposure to household air pollution during pregnancy has been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Improved stove was implemented in Ethiopia to reduce this exposure and related health problems. However, the ...
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Equity in prenatal healthcare services globally: an umbrella review
Timely, appropriate, and equitable access to quality healthcare during pregnancy is proven to contribute to better health outcomes of birthing individuals and infants following birth. Equity is conceptualized ...
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Perinatal outcomes and sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccination during pregnancy
After the outbreak of COVID-19, a huge part of the health care services was dedicated to preventing and treating this disease. In case of COVID-19 infection, severe COVID-19 is reported more in pregnant indivi...
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Knowledge and practice of community pharmacists regarding the safety of drugs during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study from a developing country
Drug use during pregnancy can cause unfavorable fetal and maternal outcomes. Information sharing is essential for pharmacists’ role within intricate, modern healthcare systems. Community pharmacists (CPs) have...
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Comparison of Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and augmented Arogya Laxmi scheme (ALS) in improving maternal and child health outcomes in urban settlements of Hyderabad, South India
India accounts for the largest number of global neonatal deaths with around 20 per 1000 live births. To improve the utilization of government services for institutional deliveries, Augmented Arogya Laxmi Schem...
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Predictors of birth weight in pregnant women with malaria: a prospective cohort facility-based study in Webuye-Kenya
In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria, which remains a major public health burden, has a prevalence of 9 to 28% and malaria in pregnancy is associated with severe adverse outcomes for the mother and her baby. Here, w...
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Childbirth experiences of women with a history of physical, sexual, and child abuse: a cross-sectional study of 2,575 Russian women
A substantial number of women who subsequently become pregnant and give birth have a history of physical, sexual, and/or child abuse. This study investigated the associations of these types of traumas and thei...
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Assessing pre-eclampsia awareness among pregnant women in Syria: a cross-sectional study on knowledge and perceptions
Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in mothers worldwide. Adequate understanding of this condition improves treatment, control, and prevention. This study evaluated preeclampsi...
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A meta-analysis of the effects of vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers on the pulmonary function of their offspring
At present, the need for vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smokers has not been fully studied. This study is aimed at investigating whether vitamin C supplementation for pregnant smoking women can improve...
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Are populations of postpartum women differentially served by community health worker programs: an observational cohort study from Zanzibar, Tanzania
Although community health worker (CHW) programs focus on improving access to healthcare, some individuals may not receive the intended quality or quantity of an intervention. The objective of this research was...
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Prolonged abdominal pregnancy incidentally discovered during cesarean section: a case report
Abdominal pregnancy is a rare medical condition that is still missed in developing countries due to inadequate medical facilities. The clinical indicators manifest in various forms and are nonspecific, making ...
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Is early bilateral compression ultrasonography and D-dimer monitoring appropriately for prophylaxis and diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis after cesarean section women: a single-center observation study of Chinese Han population
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is most prevalent among parturients following a cesarean section (CS). The objective of this study was to assess the practical utility of bilateral compression ultrasonography (CUS...
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The impact of first-trimester subchorionic hematomas on pregnancy outcomes after euploid embryo transfer: a retrospective cohort study
The aim of the retrospective cohort study was to investigate the prognostic effect of subchorionic hematomas (SCH) in the first trimester on pregnancy outcomes after euploid embryo transfer.
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Outcomes of pregnancies complicated by cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study
Although pregnancy complicated by liver cirrhosis is rare, women with cirrhosis experience increased adverse pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in women with liver cirrhosis an...
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Association of the second birth mode of delivery and interval with maternal pelvic floor changes: a prospective cohort study
This study aimed to explore the association of the second birth delivery mode and interval with maternal pelvic floor changes.
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Care and services partnership in Quebec birthing centres: myth or reality?
Working with women to best meet their needs has always been central to midwifery in Quebec, Canada. The creation of birthing centres at the end of the 1990s consolidated this desire to prioritize women’s invol...
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Perinatal depression trajectories and child development at one year: a study in China
The objective of the current study was to investigate the correlation between trajectories of maternal perinatal depression (PND) spanning from early pregnancy to one year postpartum and developmental delays o...
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MicroRNA-223-3p downregulates the inflammatory response in preeclampsia placenta via targeting NLRP3
To investigate the regulatory role of miR-223-3p in the inflammatory response of PE placenta.
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Correction: Pressure to provide milk among mothers of very low birth weight infants: an explorative study
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Exploring how non-clinical factors in childbirth care shape users’ experiences in public health facilities in rural Chiapas, Mexico: a qualitative study using the WHO health systems responsiveness framework
Many Mexicans face barriers to receive delivery care from qualified professionals, especially indigenous and poor sectors of the population, which represent most of the population in the state of Chiapas. When...
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Hygiene-based measures for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women: a systematic review
Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most frequent congenital infection worldwide causing important sequelae. However, no vaccine or antiviral treatments are currently available, thus interventions are restrict...
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The influence of placenta microbiota of normal term pregnant women on immune regulation during pregnancy
The concerted regulation of placenta microbiota and the immune responses secures the occurrence and development of pregnancy, while few studies reported this correlation. This study aimed to explore the relat...
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Experienced disrespect & abuse during childbirth and associated birth characteristics: a cross-sectional survey in the Netherlands
Experiencing upsetting disrespect and abuse (D&A) during labour and birth negatively affects women’s birth experiences. Knowing in what circumstances of birth women experience upsetting situations of D&A can c...
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Prevalence and adverse outcomes of twin pregnancy in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Multiple pregnancies are much more common today than they were in the past. Twin pregnancies occur in about 4% of pregnancies in Africa. Adverse pregnancy outcome was more common in twin pregnancy than in sing...
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Intimate partner violence and postpartum healthcare access in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts physical health, mental health, and healthcare use. IPV during pregnancy, in particular, is associated with lower rates of antenatal care, but no studies have assessed t...
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Association of maternal phthalates exposure and metabolic gene polymorphisms with congenital heart diseases: a multicenter case-control study
The majority of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are thought to result from the interactions of genetics and the environment factors. This study aimed to assess the association of maternal non-occupational pht...
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Selective feticide in dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins complicated with previable premature rupture of membrane before 24 weeks may be a safe therapeutic alternative to ongoing pregnancy
To date, there are no clinical guidelines for dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins complicated with previable premature rupture of membrane (PV-ROM) before 24 weeks of gestation. The typical management options ...
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Determinants of pregnant women’s satisfaction with interactions with health providers at antenatal consultation in primary health care in Southern Mozambique in 2021: a cross-sectional study
The Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend enhancing pregnant women’s satisfaction with health care services in order to advance maternal and child health. T...
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The application of the ICD-10 for antepartum stillbirth patients in a referral centre of Eastern China: a retrospective study from 2015 to 2022
The causes of some stillbirths are unclear, and additional work must be done to investigate the risk factors for stillbirths.
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Critical congenital heart disease: contemporary prenatal screening performance and outcomes in a multi-centre perinatology service
Prenatal detection of critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) optimises perinatal decision-making and neonatal outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine the prenatal screening performance, care p...
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Causal effects of endometriosis on SLE, RA and SS risk: evidence from meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization
Endometriosis is an underdiagnosed disorder that affects an estimated 6-10% of women of reproductive age. Endometriosis has been reported in epidemiological studies to be associated with autoimmune diseases. H...
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Prediction of unplanned cesarean section using measurable maternal and fetal characteristics, Ethiopia, a retrospective cohort study
When a pregnant woman experiences unusual circumstances during a vaginal delivery, an unplanned cesarean section may be necessary to save her life. It requires knowledge and quick assessment of the risky situa...
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2024 24:161 -
Association of maternal serum uric acid levels with LBW/SGA: a large retrospective cohort study
Elevated maternal serum uric acid (UA) levels were associated with adverse perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to examine the association between UA and the risk of low birth weight (LBW) / small for gestatio...
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The practice of key essential nutrition actions among pregnant women in southwest Ethiopia: implications for optimal pregnancy outcomes
Nutrition during pregnancy is a major determinant of human health and child development, and the role of promoting essential nutrition actions (ENA) is of a paramount importance for the health of the mother an...
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2024 24:159 -
Artificial intelligence assistance for fetal development: evaluation of an automated software for biometry measurements in the mid-trimester
This study presents CUPID, an advanced automated measurement software based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to evaluate nine fetal biometric parameters in the mid-trimester. Our primary objective was...
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Experiences of pregnant Venezuelan migrants/refugees in Brazil, Ecuador and Peru: a qualitative analysis
It is estimated that since 2014, approximately 7.3 million Venezuelan migrants/refugees have left the country. Although both male and female migrants/refugees are vulnerable, female migrants/refugees are more ...
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SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy and the risk of adverse maternal outcomes in the Republic of Georgia: a national birth registry-based cohort study
Georgia experienced an increase in maternal deaths (MD) during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, which warrants further investigation. This study aimed to assess associ...
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Association of personal and systemic factors on intrapartum risk perception and obstetric intervention rates: a cross-sectional study
Risk perception is fundamental to decision-making; therefore its exploration is essential to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process for peripartum interventions. The aim of this s...
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The effectiveness of hysteroscopy for the treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a long-term complication of cesarean section characterized by the localization of a subsequent gestational sac within the scar area or niche developed as a result of a previous...
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Evaluation of cesarean delivery rates and factors associated with cesarean delivery among women enrolled in a pregnancy cohort study at two tertiary hospitals in Thailand
Cesarean delivery rates have increased globally resulting in a public health concern. We estimate rates of cesarean deliveries among Thai women using the World Health Organization (WHO) Robson Classification s...
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2024 24:149
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