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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Numerous studies have demonstrated that the presence of IUAs can have detrimental effects on female reproductive function, potentially leading to infertility. Hysteroscopic adhesiolysis is widely regarded as t...
Peripartum hysterectomy (PH) is a life-saving surgical procedure for severe childbirth complications such as uncontrollable bleeding, uterine rupture, or severe infection. Despite its crucial role in obstetric...
The Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) is a validated questionnaire for assessment of childbirth experience which has been translated into many languages. It is the instrument of choice in the Internatio...
Birth asphyxia (BA) is a significant global health challenge, contributing to an estimated 23% of neonatal deaths worldwide and a substantial burden of long-term disabilities. It results from interrupted blood...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increasingly affects women and predisposes both mothers and their infants to short- and long-term health consequences. Emerging research links GDM to maternal gut microbiota...
Pregnancy induces physiological and psychological changes that require adaptation. Pilates, combining aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises, is considered a safe and effective method to improve maternal...
This aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life year trends of congenital birth defects in children, including the causes of related burdens.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women are a common public health concern. Identifying the prevalence of bacteriuria, the causative organisms, and their anti-microbial susceptibility profiles agains...
Studies on the issue of whether elective cesarean section (ECS) may reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV in infants of carrier mothers with high viremia (HBV DNA > 2 × 105 IU/ml) showed inconsistent ...
Hypocalcemia is a problem among pregnant women mainly caused by pregnancy physiology, and poor dietary calcium intake, especially in African countries due to low socio-economic status. Worldwide, the prevalenc...
Exposure to antibiotics during pregnancy is frequent, despite the limited evidence derived from clinical trials. Drug utilization studies could improve knowledge on utilization of these medications during this...
Pre-eclampsia (PE) and pregnancy hypertension (PH) are common and serious complications during pregnancy, which can lead to maternal and fetal death in severe cases. Therefore, further research on the potentia...
Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a member of the gastrointestinal tract and vaginal microbiota, and one of the commonest pathogens affecting pregnant women, neonates and infa...
Tubal ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in early pregnancy. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery is increasingly used for the treatment of this disease. Retrospective studies suggest that Tr...
We investigated the use of virtual telehealth visits (VV) for prenatal checkups in Japan during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, identified challenges associated with their use, and assessed the fe...
Exercise during pregnancy is associated with numerous health benefits. However, guidelines for elite and recreational athletes, who often exceed general recommendations regarding intensity, duration, and frequ...
Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-associated disease that result in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Several studies demonstrated the alterations in miRs (miRNAs) expression in PE. The aim ...
Underserved populations in the United States are at higher risk for poor maternal health outcomes. New models of care, such as telehealth, can offer additional support, including access to care 24/7/365 days a...
Breast milk, with its rich bioactive components and numerous maternal and infant health benefits, is globally recommended as the ideal food for babies, especially premature infants. With the elevated incidence...
Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal deaths in Tanzania, highlighting the critical need for effective training for student nurse-midwives in ordinary diploma programs. The study aimed to determ...
Selected newborn postnatal care refers to selected early postnatal care within the first two days after birth, which can prevent up to 40% of neonatal death. Annually, over one million neonates die soon after ...
Sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) is the most common congenital tumor. The incidence of malignant types is rare but increases with late detection or in case of relapse. Prenatal diagnosis is based on ultrasound ex...
Unfavorable fetal, neonatal, and maternal outcomes are more likely to occur in pregnancies complicated by hypertension. The degree of awareness regarding health circumstances and locus of control on health is ...
Most patients with pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM) enter labor spontaneously at term. However, maternal and neonatal complications increase with prolonged PROM. Induction of labor (IOL) is therefore oft...
To evaluate the outcomes of patients with bladder injury during cesarean delivery with or without placenta accreta spectrum (PAS).
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications following cesarean section, particularly in Africa. These infections pose maternal health risks, including prolonged hospit...
In Ghana, neonatal deaths account for over 60% of infant deaths. While there are several studies examining the determinants of neonatal mortality and thermal care practices, few studies have focused on thermal...
In order to examine the impact of belimumab on recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) women exhibiting B lymphocyte dysfunction.
Fear of childbirth is a common psychological problem. This fear negatively affects prenatal attachment, childbirth-related self-efficacy, the postpartum period, parenting development and women’s health. This s...
Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) complicates 8% of pregnancies, often necessitating labor induction to prevent maternal and neonatal complications. Misoprostol, a cost-effective prostaglandin, has been pro...
Evidence shows that skin-to-skin contact (SSC) enhances children’s well-being. More information is needed on the prevalence and determinants of SSC in Bangladesh. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence an...
Limited research exists on the challenges women diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can face during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if breastfeeding affects disease related factors.
The scope of practice of the contemporary midwife encompasses a range of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including care throughout pregnancy. Midwives are experts in pregnancy care, but many do not provide...
Screening tools in the ...
Previously conducted studies have observed an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes with prenatal exposure to cocaine and opioids. However, these studies used drug-free reference groups whic...
In 2022, the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) launched the “Comprehensive Women-Centered Maternal Health Care Model” (AMIIMSS program) to improve maternal healthcare. This research evaluated the chi...
The study primarily aims to compare alterations in the daily patterns of glucose fluctuations across individuals with different kinds of diabetes in pregnancy and secondly investigate influencing factors that ...
This study aimed to investigate the optimal time interval between hysteroscopy and embryo transfer.
Preterm birth is the most important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Clinical guidelines recommend assessment of risk of preterm birth and implementation of interventions to reduce preterm birth risk...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence (9–15%) is similar in Ghana and Switzerland, despite differences in sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and healthcare systems. Contrary to Switzerland, ...
In Bangladesh, pre-eclampsia poses a significant concern, evident in the low attendance (37%) for antenatal care (ANC). Despite efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, the latest Bangladesh Maternal...
Cognitive dysfunction is a significant contributor to mental health complexities during pregnancy, potentially leading to heightened rates of pregnancy-related mortality and inadequate prenatal care. However, ...
Circulating cell-free RNA (cfRNA) is gaining recognition as an effective biomarker for the early detection of preeclampsia (PE). However, the current methods for selecting disease-specific biomarkers are often...
Mitochondrial dysfunction has been hypothesized to play a role in the etiology of congenital birth defects. However, evidence from observational studies is susceptible to bias and confounding. Mendelian random...
Globally adverse birth outcome is being a series public health problem. As studies showed, even though the etiologies are multifactorial, extreme age pregnancies have more risk for adverse birth outcome. This ...
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