Pregnancy outcome following gestational exposure to azithromycin.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inappropriate gestational weight gain in pregnancy may negatively impact health outcomes for mothers and babies. While optimal gestational weight gain is often not acheived, effective counselling by antenatal health care providers is recommended. It is not known if gestational weight gain counselling practic...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Murray-Davis B,Berger H,Melamed N,Mawjee K,Syed M,Barrett J,Ray JG,Geary M,McDonald SD,for DOH-NET (Diabetes, Obesity and Hypertension in Pregnancy Research Network) and SOON (Southern Ontario Obstetrical Network) Investigators™.

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:External cephalic version (ECV) is recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to convert a breech fetus to vertex position and reduce the need for cesarean delivery. The goal of this study was to determine the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, from society's perspective, of EC...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tan JM,Macario A,Carvalho B,Druzin ML,El-Sayed YY

更新日期：2010-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Global Roadmap for Health Measurement and Accountability sees integrated systems for health information as key to obtaining seamless, sustainable, and secure information exchanges at all levels of health systems. The Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescent's Health aims to achieve a contin...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Frøen JF,Myhre SL,Frost MJ,Chou D,Mehl G,Say L,Cheng S,Fjeldheim I,Friberg IK,French S,Jani JV,Kaye J,Lewis J,Lunde A,Mørkrid K,Nankabirwa V,Nyanchoka L,Stone H,Venkateswaran M,Wojcieszek AM,Temmerman M,Flenady

更新日期：2016-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most low-risk pregnant women receive the standard model of prenatal care with frequent office visits. Research suggests that a reduced schedule of visits among low-risk women could be implemented without increasing adverse maternal or fetal outcomes, but patient satisfaction with these models varies. We aim ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ridgeway JL,LeBlanc A,Branda M,Harms RW,Morris MA,Nesbitt K,Gostout BS,Barkey LM,Sobolewski SM,Brodrick E,Inselman J,Baron A,Sivly A,Baker M,Finnie D,Chaudhry R,Famuyide AO

更新日期：2015-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality, accounting for one quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide. Estimates of its incidence in the literature vary widely, from 3 % to 15 % of deliveries. Uterotonics after birth are the only intervention that has been shown to be effective in p...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sentilhes L,Daniel V,Darsonval A,Deruelle P,Vardon D,Perrotin F,Le Ray C,Senat MV,Winer N,Maillard F,Deneux-Tharaux C

更新日期：2015-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), defined as any degree of glucose intolerance with onset during pregnancy, is increasing worldwide, mostly because obesity among women of reproductive age is continuously escalating. GDM is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The aim of this article was to...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Donazar-Ezcurra M,López-Del Burgo C,Bes-Rastrollo M

更新日期：2017-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sero-positivity rates of the rubella virus among pregnant women vary widely throughout the world. In Tanzania, rubella vaccination is not included in the national immunization schedule and there is therefore no antenatal screening for this viral disease. So far, there are no reports on the sero-prevalence of...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mwambe B,Mirambo MM,Mshana SE,Massinde AN,Kidenya BR,Michael D,Morona D,Majinge C,Groß U

更新日期：2014-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death is an emotionally challenging life-event for women and adequate emotional support during pregnancy should be considered an essential component of quality maternity care. There is a lack of evidence surrounding the role of UK maternity services in meeting womens' e...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mills TA,Ricklesford C,Heazell AE,Cooke A,Lavender T

更新日期：2016-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma and pregnancy are both sources of anxiety for women. Although there has been a focus on physiological management of asthma and pregnancy, there has been little research on the impact that personalised support can have on asthma care during pregnancy. This systematic review and narrative synthesis of t...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Williamson GR,O'Connor A,Kayleigh EJ

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonclinical studies indicate that the hormone relaxin is a good candidate for a safe cervical ripening agent that does not cause uterine contractions. METHODS:This Phase II study (conducted November 2, 2005-October 20, 2006) was a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial testing 24-h intravenous i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Weiss G,Teichman S,Stewart D,Nader D,Wood S,Breining P,Unemori E

更新日期：2016-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: This abandoned randomised controlled trial assessed the effects of hospitalisation from 24 to 30 weeks gestation for women with a triplet pregnancy on the risk of preterm birth. METHODS: Women with a triplet pregnancy and no other condition necessitating hospital admission were approached for participation...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Dodd JM,Crowther CA

更新日期：2005-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the sudden and unexpected nature of an emergency caesarean section (EmCS) coupled with an increased risk of psychological distress, it is particularly important to understand the psychosocial outcomes for women. The aim of this systematic literature review was to identify, collate and examine the evide...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Benton M,Salter A,Tape N,Wilkinson C,Turnbull D

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women sometimes worry about their unborn baby's health, often due to decreased fetal movements. The aim of this study was to examine how women, who consulted health care due to decreased fetal movements, describe how the baby had moved less or differently. METHODS:Women were recruited from all seve...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Linde A,Georgsson S,Pettersson K,Holmström S,Norberg E,Rådestad I

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The perinatal period, i.e. pregnancy, childbirth and early infancy, is a significant transition period where the biological and the social strongly intersect. In low and middle-income countries the disease burden arising from the perinatal period, is still substantial. The perinatal period is also a crucial ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Raman S,Nicholls R,Ritchie J,Razee H,Shafiee S

更新日期：2016-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mirror syndrome (MS) is a rare obstetric condition usually defined as the development of maternal edema in association with fetal hydrops. The pathogenesis of MS remains unclear and may be misdiagnosed as pre-eclampsia. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case series of MS in which fetal therapy (intrauterine blo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chimenea A,García-Díaz L,Calderón AM,Heras MML,Antiñolo G

更新日期：2018-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early assessment before the establishment of placental dysfunction has the potential to improve treatment and prognosis for clinical practice.The objective of the study is to investigate the accuracy of serum biochemical markers(Pregnancy- Associated Plasma Protein-A (PAPP-A), human Chorionic Gonadotropin (h...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Zhong Y,Zhu F,Ding Y

更新日期：2015-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Births before arrival (BBA) to health care facilities are associated with higher rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality compared to facility deliveries or planned home births. Research on such births has been conducted in several high-income countries, but there are almost no studies from low-income sett...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McMahon SA,Chase RP,Winch PJ,Chebet JJ,Besana GVR,Mosha I,Sheweji Z,Kennedy CE

更新日期：2016-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, at 789 deaths per 100,000 live births. The majority of these deaths are due to complications during labor and delivery. Institutional delivery under the care of skilled attendants is a proven, effective intervention to avert some deat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bayo P,Belaid L,Tahir EO,Ochola E,Dimiti A,Greco D,Zarowsky C

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Few population-based studies have examined the epidemiology of massive transfusion for postpartum hemorrhage. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, management, and outcomes of women with postpartum ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ramler PI,van den Akker T,Henriquez DDCA,Zwart JJ,van Roosmalen J

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rising rates of caesarean section (CS) are a concern in many countries, yet Sweden has managed to maintain low CS rates. Exploring the multifactorial and complex reasons behind the rising trend in CS has become an important goal for health professionals. The aim of the study was to explore Swedish obstetrici...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Panda S,Daly D,Begley C,Karlström A,Larsson B,Bäck L,Hildingsson I

更新日期：2018-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum maternal and infant mortality is high in sub-Saharan Africa and improving postpartum care as a strategy to enhance maternal and infant health has been neglected. We describe the design and selection of suitable, context-specific interventions that have the potential to improve postpartum care. ME...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Duysburgh E,Kerstens B,Kouanda S,Kaboré CP,Belemsaga Yugbare D,Gichangi P,Masache G,Crahay B,Gondola Sitefane G,Bique Osman N,Foia S,Barros H,Castro Lopes S,Mann S,Nambiar B,Colbourn T,Temmerman M

更新日期：2015-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-positive mothers are likely to exclusively breastfeed if they perceive exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) beneficial to them and their infants. Nevertheless, very little is known in Malawi about HIV-positive mothers' perceptions regarding EBF. In order to effectively promote EBF among these mothers, it is imp...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kafulafula UK,Hutchinson MK,Gennaro S,Guttmacher S

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine rupture is a common complication in women attempting their first virginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) but the risk diminishes with subsequent VBACs. It occurs in rates of 0.5-9% and is influenced by various factors. CASE PRESENTATION:A unique case of uterine rupture in a Kenyan woman of Afr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mwenda AS

更新日期：2013-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Much attention has been given to the adequacy of prenatal care use in promoting healthy outcomes for women and their infants. Adequacy of use takes into account the timing of initiation of prenatal care and the number of visits. However, there is emerging evidence that the quality of prenatal care may be mor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sword W,Heaman MI,Brooks S,Tough S,Janssen PA,Young D,Kingston D,Helewa ME,Akhtar-Danesh N,Hutton E

更新日期：2012-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clean birth practices can prevent sepsis, one of the leading causes of both maternal and newborn mortality. Evidence suggests that clean birth kits (CBKs), as part of package that includes education, are associated with a reduction in newborn mortality, omphalitis, and puerperal sepsis. However, questions re...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hundley VA,Avan BI,Ahmed H,Graham WJ,Birth Kit Working Group.

更新日期：2012-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contemporary obstetrics in sub-Saharan Africa is yet to meet the analgesic needs of most women during child birth for a satisfactory birth experience and expectedly, obstetricians have a major role to play in achieving this. METHODS:This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study of 151 obstetricians ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lawani LO,Eze JN,Anozie OB,Iyoke CA,Ekem NN

更新日期：2014-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been linked to depression, but the preventive effect of n-3PUFAs supplementation on maternal depression needs further investigation. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a daily dose of n-3 PUFAs supplementation (fish oil) on the prevention of postpartum depres...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Vaz JDS,Farias DR,Adegboye ARA,Nardi AE,Kac G

更新日期：2017-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence of placental maternal vascular malperfusion is associated with significant perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and preterm birth. Elevations in pre-pregnancy blood pressure increase the risk for poor perinatal outcomes; however, the evidence linking pre-pregnancy...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Atlass J,Menke M,Parks WT,Catov JM

更新日期：2020-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed access to antenatal care ('late booking') has been linked to increased maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand why some women are late to access antenatal care. METHODS:27 women presenting after 19 completed weeks gestation for their first hosp...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Haddrill R,Jones GL,Mitchell CA,Anumba DO

更新日期：2014-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal retention in HIV care is lower for women in the postpartum period than during pregnancy, but the reasons are poorly understood. We examined key differences in barriers to retention in HIV care during and after pregnancy. METHODS:We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 30 postpartum w...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sakyi KS,Lartey MY,Kennedy CE,Dension JA,Mullany LC,Owusu PG,Sacks E,Hurley EA,Surkan PJ

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00