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The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading rapidly since 2019, leading to devastating consequences worldwide, as well as putting healthcare providers at high risk. This study intends to assess the awareness and ...
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a major cause of perinatal infectious morbidity and mortality. Although intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) administration for ≥ 4 h is effective in preventing neonatal early-o...
Lao PDR continues to experience challenges in combating the treatable and preventable diseases of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria among priority groups. One priority group are pregnant women. Given in...
Anomalous drainage of the ductus venosus (DV) into the coronary sinus (CS) is a rare fetal vascular anomaly that poses challenges for prenatal diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate the role of two-dimensi...
The incidence of volvulus increases during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This condition can be challenging to diagnose and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality for both the mother and fetus. Re...
Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), one of the most tragic outcomes of pregnancy, affects approximately 1% of pregnancies. This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mifepristone combined w...
Plant-based diets (PBD) are gaining global popularity, yet there is limited research on the experiences of pregnant women adhering to these diets. This study employed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (K...
Sequential embryo transfer (ET) has been used to improve clinical outcomes in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). This study aimed to evaluate whether sequential ET influence the live birth rat...
Amniotic-fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare occurrence but life-threatening disease that can occur in process of delivery and postnatal women. The topic of cesarean section surgery and its associated risk factors ...
Anxiety during pregnancy can be harmful to both mother and baby, with anxiety rates remaining high despite psychological intervention efforts. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative an...
The first case of COVID-19 in Kenya was confirmed in March 2020; the Kenyan government swiftly introduced measures to curb transmission, some of which negatively impacted maternal health services. Most researc...
Socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances are known to affect health outcomes, but during pregnancy it also affects the growth and development of the fetus. This often results in adverse perinatal outcomes and...
Healthcare services during wartime face significant challenges. Pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) during the Sudan conflict encounter numerous barriers, impacting their access and satisfaction. This ...
The present study investigated the association between exposure to electromagnetic waves from widely used devices and pregnancy and birth outcomes among women in Yazd City.
Previous literature has reported cases of reversible visual loss associated with pre-eclampsia. Here, we present a patient with severe pre-eclampsia and a history of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who experie...
The echo pattern constitutes an ultrasonic index that reflects the characteristics of the endometrium across various phases of the menstrual cycle. However, consensus of endometrial echo pattern and pregnancy ...
In Switzerland, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common congenital infection, affecting more than 400 newborns per year. It is also the leading non-genetic cause of neurosensory impairment in children. The ai...
The predictive value of trajectory identified by group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) has been discussed but its value in predicting small for gestational age (SGA) neonates is still unclear. This study aims...
The absence of skilled care during home deliveries represents a critical public health concern, as it has a significant impact on maternal mortality rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that appr...
Early-onset pre-eclampsia (PE), which delivered before 34 weeks of gestation, is associated with high maternal and pediatric morbidity and mortality. Several studies have examined predictive factors and models...
The umbilical-ductal-portal system attracts significant interest due to its specific connections in fetal life. Advances in the detailed examination of hepatic circulation have further intensified this interes...
Swedish labour care is becoming increasingly medicalised, with rising rates of intrapartum interventions such as induction and augmentation of labour, epidural analgesia, and caesarean section. This study aime...
The unpredictability of HELLP syndrome and the severe adverse outcomes for both mother and children make it especially important for us to seek predictive model. This study aimed to develop a clinically access...
International research suggests that immigrants face poorer access to antenatal care, but comprehensive nationwide studies identifying variations across immigrant groups are lacking. Using national registries ...
The original article was published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:246
Antenatal care is a special care provided for pregnant women with the aim of preventing, detecting, and treating health problems in both the fetus and mother. Early antenatal care attendance promotes early det...
a maternal near miss experience can lead to clinical and psychosocial consequences for the woman and her family.
Mothers of preterm infants report traumatic, anxious and depressive symptoms in the postpartum period. Many studies have focused on biological, social, and life circumstance factors to explain the emergence of...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is linked to adverse fetal outcomes like macrosomia and neonatal hypoglycemia, with its global incidence increasing. While prior research indicates GDM may impair placental ...
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a global concern that adversely affects the well-being of mothers, their children, and their families. It is particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, where lim...
Responsiveness and professionalism are essential components of high-quality maternity care. Responsiveness involves effective communication, respectful interactions, and consideration of the emotional, physica...
This study aims to investigate the impact of socio-demographic factors on childbirth satisfaction in Hungary, with a particular focus on the role of informal payments. While previous research has extensively e...
Adverse birth outcomes (ABOs) cause significant infant morbidity and mortality in resource-limited settings. Many of the maternal risk factors associated with ABOs can be prevented. We present the prevalence, ...
In this study, a total of 17 patients with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) and pregnancy were evaluated. The patients were divided into two groups: those with organ involvement (10 patients) and those without...
Low back pain (LBP) is a significant musculoskeletal problem during pregnancy, which can negatively affect a woman’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, the clinical charact...
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition that may impact both mother and fetus, including preterm birth and hemorrhage. Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin essential for coagulation, may b...
Along with other low- and middle-income countries unintended pregnancies are a matter of grave concern for India as well as world. Preventing unintended pregnancy can significantly reduce fertility as well as ...
The endometrioma accompanying hydrosalpinx can affect the success rate of in vitro fertilization (IVF). We aimed to determine the incidence of hydrosalpinx in infertile patients with endometrioma and its effec...
Placental accreta spectrum (PAS) is a collective term for a range of pregnancy complications caused by abnormal placental implantation, posing a threat to the lives of both the mother and the fetus. This study...
Management and outcomes in women with placenta accreta spectrum grade 3 are rarely reported from population-based studies. The objective of this study is to describe profiles, management, and outcomes, of wome...
Perinatal depression is associated with poor outcomes related to HIV care adherence, maternal functioning, and early child development. We examined whether the M-DEPTH (Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV) de...
Cloacal malformation is a rare and complex group of congenital abnormalities involving anomalies of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems. The most common prenatal ultrasound finding is the presence o...
Antenatal diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is of critical importance, considering that women have much better outcomes when delivery occurs at a level III or IV maternal care facility before labor ...
Pregnancy is one of the periods when women of reproductive age have a high risk of weight gain, and maternal obesity is an important risk factor in this period. This study aimed to investigate the predictive f...
Food insecurity during pregnancy is associated with poorer outcomes for both mothers and their newborns. Given the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, mothers who take opioids during pregnancy may be a...
Telomere length (TL) is a marker of cellular aging associated with risk for age-related diseases and is known to be influenced by various factors, including oxidative stress and inflammation, in the contexts o...
Posture management significantly influences the natural childbirth process and the maternal experience. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the lateral recumbent position versus the kneeling pro...
To investigate the optimal periendometrial zone (PEZ) in ultrasound (US) images and assess the performance of ultrasound radiomics in predicting the outcome of frozen embryo transfer (FET).
This study was aimed to evaluate the predictive value of placental growth factor (PLGF), maternal risk factors, and maternal-fetal ultrasound indicators for preeclampsia(PE) and to analyze delivery outcomes as...
Armed conflict profoundly impacts health systems, access to care, and patient outcomes. In war zones, maternal and neonatal health care is often interrupted, resulting in delayed care, shortages of essential s...
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