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To evaluate the efficacy of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) in reducing the risk of postpartum haemorrhage and blood loss after childbirth.
To evaluate the relationship between antepartum depressive symptoms and prenatal care utilization and completion of prenatal care milestones, namely, routine screening tests and vaccinations in pregnancy.
We aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative intravenous (IV) iron administration on maternal outcomes in patients with placenta acreata spectrum (PAS).
Exposure to metals during early pregnancy may affect maternal glucose metabolism. We were aimed to assess the associations between early pregnancy whole blood concentrations of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), calcium ...
Malnutrition during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, but the importance of maternal diet during pregnancy for neonatal body composition remains inconclusive. This study investigated the rol...
To develop a clinically applicable and promotable prediction model for assessing the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) within the context of primary healthcare institutions.
Although many studies have highlighted better pregnancy and birth outcomes among foreign-born Latinas than among U.S.-born people, few have assessed heterogeneity in outcomes disaggregated by region of origin....
Obstetric emergency triage is more complex than general emergency triage, since the pregnant woman, the fetus and labour status all must be assessed. It is a relatively new branch of triage and is not an integ...
It is widely known that, in addition to physical characteristics such as parents’ height and weight, social attributes such as parents’ education, income level, and employment status have a significant impact ...
To explore the effectiveness and feasibility of double-row transfixion suture of the lower uterine segment in cesarean section (CS) in patients with pernicious placenta previa complicated by placenta accrete s...
Access to quality abortion services will not only help to reach SDG Target 3.1 and Goal 3 of Agenda 2063 but will also enhance maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa. Post-abortion care was thus introduced as a...
Preeclampsia (PE) is a heterogeneous, multi-organ pregnancy disorder that poses a significant health burden globally, with its pathogenesis remaining unclear. This study aimed to identify novel susceptibility ...
Sustaining rural perinatal services is increasingly difficult, largely due to ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare providers, including registered nurses. In Canada, where most births take...
The burden of adverse neonatal outcomes (ANOs), encompassing preterm birth(PTB), low birth weight(LBW), and early neonatal deaths, remain significant public health challenge globally, particularly in developin...
In obstetrics, perineal trauma is regarded as a serious public health issue. Perineal massage is advised for pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy to help prevent perineal injuries during labor. This...
Regular auditing of ultrasound images is required to maintain quality; however, manual auditing is time-consuming and can be inconsistent. We therefore aimed to develop and validate an artificial intelligence-...
To investigate the effectiveness of maternal hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) in the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in the second trimester.
There are no specific guidelines regarding the definition, diagnostic workup and treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in China at present. Whether the diagnostic workup should occur after two or three o...
The aim of this study is to identify postpartum challenges and assess for interest in a postpartum peer navigator program amongst refugee women resettled in California.
Bartter syndrome (BS) is a rare autosomal recessive renal disease. There are relatively few reports on fetal Bartter syndrome, but it has been documented that the condition can increase the incidence of premat...
The study developed an intelligent online evaluation system for mediolateral episiotomy, which incorporated machine learning algorithms and integrated maternal physiological data collected during delivery.
Clinical guidelines in the United States (U.S.) recommend a patient-centered approach to healthcare for pregnant people with substance use disorders (SUD); however, pregnant people with SUD often describe expe...
This retrospective study aimed to examine the influence of hormonal and metabolic parameters across varying body mass index (BMI) levels on embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes in fresh embryo transfer cycles...
Following the emergence of COVID-19 disease, and considering the limited number of studies regarding vaccination among pregnant women, as well as the differences between the vaccine administered in Iran and th...
To compare pregnancy outcomes of four endometrial preparation methods prior to frozen embryo transfer (FET).
The risk of ectopic pregnancy (EP) is known to increase with assisted reproductive technology (ART), but the specific risk factors are unclear.
Every two minutes a woman dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Most maternal deaths occur within the first 24 hours following birth, highlighting the importance of immediate postnatal care (iPN...
Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) has been proposed as a transdiagnostic mechanism driving anxiety, depression, and eating disorder symptoms. Pregnancy is a time of significant uncertainty, yet few studies have ...
Spontaneous abortion has been associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), while the evidence remains equivocal. This study aimed to examine the assoc...
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) also found that this experience was associated with anxiety. Therefore, measures must be taken to reduce or eliminate the pain and anxiety associated with it.
This study aimed to evaluate the nonlinear associations between prepregnancy body mass index(BMI), gestational weight gain(GWG), and the risk of preeclampsia(PE) using maternal and infant cohort data, thereby ...
Maternal alcohol consumption remains a significant public health concern. The consumption is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, which can impair...
Biochemical changes in the cervix during labor are not well understood. This gap in knowledge is significant, as understanding the precise biochemical processes can provide critical insights into the mechanism...
Progesterone is known to maintain uterine quiescence as pregnancy advances. Recently, its efficacy in preventing preterm birth has been questioned prompting a search for an alternative treatment option. Cyclic...
Perinatal depressive symptoms are associated with exclusive breastfeeding; however, the longitudinal mediating process of this relationship remains unclear. Breastfeeding self-efficacy may be an important vari...
Health-related quality of life following cesarean delivery can be compromised due to the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of surgery and anesthesia. Despite the critical nature of the postpartum period ...
Amongst women who plan a vaginal birth at term, previous studies have reported that rates of induction of labour are increasing potentially impacting other labour and birth outcomes. Indications for induction ...
Pre-incisional antibiotics are recommended for all patients having cesarean delivery, despite emerging concerns regarding effects on the infant. In this feasibility blinded randomized controlled trial we aimed...
In recent years, severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been prevalent worldwide. Pregnant women belong to a special group, and it is very important for clinicians to pay a...
Placental abruption is one of the most severe complications during pregnancy, and its associated risk factors remain incompletely understood and somewhat controversial.
A septate uterus is a common congenital anomaly often identified during infertility evaluations and is associated with adverse reproductive outcomes. Hysteroscopic septum resection is widely recognized as a st...
The rate of induction of labor increased particularly after the publication of ARRIVE trial conducted in low-risk primiparous patients without medical indication. However, this increase of induction rate does ...
To investigate the association between clinical subtypes and pregnancy outcomes of cervical incompetence.
To test associations of cyclin-dependent kinase 5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 1-like 1 (CDKAL1) gene variants with the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome in Chinese women and whether the association was ...
Spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH) after cesarean section is an extremely rare disease with various causes, which can lead to unexplained maternal shock and death. Because cases of RPH are extremely ra...
To present 2 cases of placental rupture at delivery after fetoscopic SOLOMON technique for twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
To compare pregnancy outcomes between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with thrombocytopenia and those without, and to develop a nomogram for assessing the risk of developing SLE-related thrombocyto...
United Nations reports show that maternal health is currently deteriorating in most parts of the world, which is far from achieving the 2030 goal of ensuring good maternal health. Adopting health-promoting beh...
Apgar score is a method to assess the status of the baby immediately after delivery. It also used to assess the response to and overall the prognosis of the resuscitations. In Ethiopia Birth asphyxia is the on...
The global exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate during the first six months is < 50%. This rate is particularly low among employed mothers, who may face obstacles in accessing in-person lactation services. Given...
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