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Numerous studies have been conducted regarding maternal bonding; however, there is a lack of studies investigating the association with unintended pregnancy. This study aimed to examine the effects of unintend...
Genetic variations in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene have been inconsistently linked to hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) across different populations. This systematic review aims to evaluate the lab...
Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal mortality during childbirth worldwide. Given that pregnant women with gestational hypertension are particularly vulnerable to blood volume reduction,...
Toxoplasma gondii is a relatively common parasite with a global prevalence that can cause toxoplasmosis. This infection usually does not have clear symptoms, so timely and accurate detection plays a major role in...
The communication of a Down syndrome diagnosis to mothers is a pivotal moment that can impact their emotional well-being and the subsequent care for their child. This study aimed to explore maternal experience...
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) is assumed to be triggered by incomplete remodeling of the decidual spiral arteries. We examined the lymphocyte subsets and identified immune differences in the spiral...
to compare the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous suture reapproximation alone versus suture plus subcutaneous drain or non-closure for the prevention of wound complications in obese women undergoing elective...
Pregnant women often experience subjective sleep disturbances shown to be associated with maternal and fetal outcomes. However, subjectively experienced sleep often deviates from objective measurements. Theref...
Respectful maternity care is a universal right for all reproductive women. The relationship between women and maternity care providers is crucial throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Qualitative studie...
Predicting preeclampsia (PE) within the first 16 weeks of gestation is difficult due to various risk factors, poorly understood causes and likely multiple pathogenic phenotypes of preeclampsia.
While zygotes lacking pronuclei (0PN) or exhibiting a single pronucleus (1PN) may theoretically yield diploid embryos with developmental potential, current clinical protocols predominantly exclude these embryo...
This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model integrated with SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis to predict postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) following vaginal deliveries, offering a potential...
This study aimed to assess the incidence, trends, and adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with preeclampsia (PE), while further investigating whether these adverse outcomes differ by parity and the type of p...
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are significant contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income nations....
It is ambiguous whether the multiple COS with supraphysiologic hormonal doses impact ovarian reserve functions or pregnancy outcomes. The aim is to explore the effect of multiple COS during ART on ovarian rese...
Breast milk is the optimal food for humans, however, many mothers face challenges in sustaining exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). Prenatal education (PE) has been suggested as a strategy to promote EBF, but there...
Maternal well-being is paramount in elevating maternal, fetal, and societal health. This study aimed to examine the impact of pregnant women’s sociodemographic and obstetric variables, as well as maternal heal...
In 2015, the global incidence of stillbirths reached 2.6 million, equating to more than 7,178 deaths daily. The stillbirth rate in Ghana during this period was recorded at 22.7 per 1,000 births. While extensiv...
An episiotomy is making a controlled incision to the perineal region to enlarge the vaginal opening to facilitate difficult childbirths. According to evidence-based guidelines from the World Health Organizatio...
Sleep disorders can exacerbate abnormal glucose metabolism and increase the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. However, data on sleep in gestational diabetes m...
The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has risen significantly in recent years, yet the association between parity and GDM remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of p...
Pregnant women were included in the COVID-19 vaccination strategy adopted in Spain in May 2021. We evaluated the obstetric and neonatal symptoms and complications presented by these first pregnant women infect...
Exposure to air pollutants, including heavy metals, is a major environmental concern of public health and these environmental toxicants have been associated with pregnancy complications.
We aimed to investigate the maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes in parturients scheduled to undergo cesarean section (CS) receiving either standard care or enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol.
Assisted reproductive techniques are increasingly used to achieve fertility in developing countries in South Asia. However, the data on the outcome of assisted pregnancies are sparse. This study aims to evalua...
The association of secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy with childhood cardiac alterations remains insufficiently elucidated. This study aims to explore the correlation between maternal passive smoking d...
True umbilical cord knot (TUCK) is frequently missed in prenatal ultrasound (US), hindering standardized management and risk assessment of adverse perinatal outcomes. This study aimed to assess TUCK detection ...
Stillbirth is an adverse pregnancy outcome with devastating effects on families. Integration of essential interventions at all levels of the healthcare system has reduced stillbirths globally. Stillbirths are ...
Implemented public health measures to avoid the spread of SARS-CoV-2, influenced the circulation of various viral infections including parvovirus B19. Notably, pregnancies affected by parvovirus B19 have a hig...
Low birth weight (LBW) is a significant determinant of newborn survival, child health and development. There is limited information on the burden and geographical distribution of neonates with LBW in the Volta...
Maternal mortality due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a global concern especially in low- and lower-middle income countries. PPH is preventable with quality-assured uterotonics. However, substandard ut...
The majority of maternal mortality occurs during the postpartum period worldwide. Therefore, postnatal care (PNC) is crucial for both mother’s and newborn’s survival. Unfortunately, PNC is underutilized in Ban...
Provision and uptake of antenatal screening is nonuniform in Austria, as there is no national screening program. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of prenatal ultrasound screening methods on t...
Norway is recognised for its high-quality maternal healthcare. However, health equity has yet to be achieved. This study explored the experiences of women with refugee backgrounds during pregnancy, birth, and ...
Anemia during pregnancy is associated with various adverse neonatal outcomes. However, the association between maternal anemia during pregnancy and newborn metabolic profiles remains unclear. This study aimed ...
There is increasing interest in health care systems worldwide for maternal satisfaction with childbirth experience. The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a recommendation 2018 regarding women’s right to...
Major depression (MD) during pregnancy complicates maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite its significant impact, there is a lack of evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of MD among pregnant wome...
This study aims to explore the association of maternal serum transthyretin (TTR) concentrations with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes, as well as the variations in TTR concentrations across different gesta...
This study aims to explore the experiences faced by survivor of COVID-19 multipara Jordanian breastfeeding mothers.
The present study examined the prevalence of symptoms of depression throughout pregnancy and the early postpartum period (first trimester through six weeks postpartum) in low-income Latina women. Further, this...
Africa has a high burden of congenital anomalies due in part to limited preconception care, infections, and environmental exposures. However, the true prevalence of congenital anomalies is unclear because of i...
Iron-folic acid supplementation is one of the key interventions provided during antenatal care (ANC) services to reduce iron deficiency, maternal anemia, low birthweight and other pregnancy-related complicatio...
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a hepatobiliary disorder characterized by elevated bile acid levels and liver dysfunction and usually occurs in the third trimester. Although the ICP has been ass...
Every year, complications from abortion cause millions of women’s serious injuries and over 47,000 deaths globally. While many regions of Sub-Saharan Africa restrict access to safe abortion procedures, Ethiopi...
The provision of quality intrapartum care increases women’s utilization of skilled birth attendants in health facilities and improves maternal and newborn health. This study aimed to investigate the factors as...
Maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality remain high in low-income and middle- income countries (LMICs), and staffing schedules may contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Particularly, during the night...
Congenital birth defects (CBDs) rank among the top five causes of death in children under the age of five. Despite their significant impact, studies on the burden of CBDs in G20 countries remain limited. This ...
To investigate the outcomes of pregnancies at extreme fertility age, (≥ 45 years).
While the global prevalence of smoking during pregnancy is 1.7%, it rises to 8.1% in Europe, where it is the main modifiable risk factor for morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. However, pregnancy is a ke...
Women’s prior knowledge about childbirth shapes their ideas about childbirth. The view that childbirth is a physiological process reflects the belief that it is a normal and safe event. Medical process believe...
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