Intraclass correlation coefficients in the Brazilian Network for Surveillance of Severe Maternal Morbidity study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) normally presents genital bleeding in the puerperal period, and severe hydronephrosis rarely presents during pregnancy. We report a rare case of severe ureteral obstruction accompanied by uterine artery pseudoaneurysm in the early second trimester of pregnancy, which was s...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Amano T,Tokoro S,Tsuji S,Inoue T,Kimura F,Murakami T

更新日期：2017-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that there is a missing conflict of interest. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： VanderMeulen H,Strauss R,Lin Y,McLeod A,Barrett J,Sholzberg M,Callum J

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our aim was to evaluate the difference in pregnancy outcomes and characteristics between insulin- and diet-treated women with gestational diabetes (GDM). METHODS:Retrospective analysis of the medical files from 2010-2013 of women with GDM diagnosed with the Carpenter & Coustan criteria attending two clinics...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Benhalima K,Robyns K,Van Crombrugge P,Deprez N,Seynhave B,Devlieger R,Verhaeghe J,Mathieu C,Nobels F

更新日期：2015-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing age women and is a considerable public health problem. The transition into motherhood is a difficult period that involves significant changes in the psychological, social and physiological aspects, and has increased vulnerability for the d...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Shitu S,Geda B,Dheresa M

更新日期：2019-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excess gestational weight gain has long- and short-term implications for women and children, and postpartum weight retention is associated with an increased risk of long-term obesity. Despite the existence of dietary and exercise guidelines, many women struggle to return to pre-pregnancy weight. Experiences ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Murray-Davis B,Grenier L,Atkinson SA,Mottola MF,Wahoush O,Thabane L,Xie F,Vickers-Manzin J,Moore C,Hutton EK

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peters anomaly is a rare form of anterior segment ocular dysgenesis, the antenatal image of Peters anomaly had not been reported. We herein showcased a discordant finding of Peters anomaly in a monozygotic twin complicated with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and exhibited its antenatal sonographic ima...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chang YL,Chao AS,Chou CY,Chang SD,Chiang MC,Lee YS

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal sepsis is the third leading cause of deaths for infants in their first month of life. The newly cut umbilical cord can be a pathway for bacteria that can cause newborn sepsis and death. Optimal umbilical cord care practices for newborns and during the first week of life, especially in settings with ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Coffey PS,Brown SC

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The process of entering motherhood is highly stressful for women, with 15-85% of new mothers experiencing postpartum blues or depression. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting program in improving psychological health during the postpartum period. M...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pan WL,Chang CW,Chen SM,Gau ML

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical fetal weight estimation is a common practice in obstetrics. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of fetal weight estimation by midwives, and to identify factors that may lead to overestimation or underestimation of fetal weight. METHODS:A cohort prospective study in a Lebanese university hospit...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kesrouani A,Atallah C,AbouJaoude R,Assaf N,Khaled H,Attieh E

更新日期：2017-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous hepatic rupture in pregnancy is a rare and life-threatening event during the perinatal period. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of a 33-year-old woman with 36 + 6 weeks' gestation that present with elevated blood pressure before delivery, who was admitted to our hospital due to irregular abdom...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Zhou X,Zhang M,Liu Z,Duan M,Dong L

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effect of different delivery modes and related obstetric factors on the short-term strength of the pelvic floor muscle after delivery in Chinese primipara. METHODS:A total of 4769 healthy Chinese primiparas at postpartum 6-8 weeks were interviewed. According to the difference of delivery ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Zhao Y,Zou L,Xiao M,Tang W,Niu HY,Qiao FY

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Rissanen AS,Jernman RM,Gissler M,Nupponen IK,Nuutila ME

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable, timely information is the foundation of decision making for functioning health systems; the quality of decision making rests on quality data. Routine monitoring, reporting, and review of cesarean section (CS) indications, decision-to-delivery intervals, and partograph use are important elements of ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Landry E,Pett C,Fiorentino R,Ruminjo J,Mattison C

更新日期：2014-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases the risk of spontaneous preterm deliveries (PD) in developed countries. Its prevalence varies with ethnicity, socioeconomic conditions and gestational age. Aerobic vaginitis (AV) has also been implicated with spontaneous PD. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalenc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Krauss-Silva L,Almada-Horta A,Alves MB,Camacho KG,Moreira ME,Braga A

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It currently remains unknown whether the resection of cervical polyps during pregnancy leads to miscarriage and/or preterm birth. This study evaluated the risk of spontaneous PTB below 34 or 37 weeks and miscarriage above 12 weeks in patients undergoing cervical polypectomy during pregnancy. METHODS:This wa...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Fukuta K,Yoneda S,Yoneda N,Shiozaki A,Nakashima A,Minamisaka T,Imura J,Saito S

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014 the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a new tool to be used to assess the quality of care for mothers, newborns and children provided at healthcare facility level. This paper reports on the feasibility of using the tool, its limitations and strengths. METHODS:Across 5 districts in Malawi, 35...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Smith H,Asfaw AG,Aung KM,Chikoti L,Mgawadere F,d'Aquino L,van den Broek N

更新日期：2017-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fertility preservation must be discussed with reproductive age women before cancer treatment. Heart transplantation raises complex issues in pregnancy. Pregnancy in a heart transplant woman after pelvic irradiation involves close multidisciplinary follow-up to avoid complications in the mother and the foetus...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pais AS,Guerra N,Couto D,Sousa AP,Almeida-Santos T

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Use of ultrasound scans early in pregnancy is increasing, but we have limited knowledge about the actual prevalence, associated decision-making and impact on expectant women/couples in a general population. The aim of this study was to document the use of, and experiences related to, foetal scanning ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Halle KF,Fjose M,Kristjansdottir H,Bjornsdottir A,Getz L,Tomasdottir MO,Sigurdsson JA

更新日期：2018-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening for, diagnosis and management of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is often performed in multidisciplinary collaboration. However, variation in screening methods, diagnosis and management of IUGR may lead to confusion. In the Netherlands two monodisciplinary guidelines on IUGR do not fully ali...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Verfaille V,de Jonge A,Mokkink L,Westerneng M,van der Horst H,Jellema P,Franx A,IRIS study group.

更新日期：2017-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The haematological profile of the pregnant woman has an impact on the outcome of the pregnancy. Published guidelines indicate acceptable levels for haematological indices in pregnancy but they are population specific. Indicators of haemoglobin concentration are the most commonly utilized of the indices. Thes...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： James TR,Reid HL,Mullings AM

更新日期：2008-02-28 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:This study investigate the influence of domestic violence against pregnant women on early complementary feeding and associated factors. METHODS:A longitudinal observational study was conducted with a convenience sample recruited from three public hospitals in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data on...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Caprara GL,Bernardi JR,Bosa VL,da Silva CH,Goldani MZ

更新日期：2020-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. It has been speculated that probiotics might help prevent preterm birth, but in two previous systematic reviews possible major increases in this risk have been suggested. Our objective was to perform a ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jarde A,Lewis-Mikhael AM,Moayyedi P,Stearns JC,Collins SM,Beyene J,McDonald SD

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous preterm birth is a complex syndrome with multiple pathways interactions determining its occurrence, including genetic, immunological, physiologic, biochemical and environmental factors. Despite great worldwide efforts in preterm birth prevention, there are no recent effective therapeutic strategi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cecatti JG,Souza RT,Sulek K,Costa ML,Kenny LC,McCowan LM,Pacagnella RC,Villas-Boas SG,Mayrink J,Passini R Jr,Franchini KG,Baker PN,Preterm SAMBA and SCOPE study groups.

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are several international guidelines on oxytocin regimens for induction and augmentation of labour, but no agreement on a standardised regimen in Germany. This study collated and reviewed the oxytocin regimens used for labour augmentation in university hospitals, with the long-term aim of contributing ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Helbig S,Petersen A,Sitter E,Daly D,Gross MM

更新日期：2019-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improvements in medical technologies have seen over-medicalization of childbirth. Caesarean section (CS) is a lifesaving procedure proven effective in reducing maternal and perinatal mortality across the globe. However, as with any medical procedure, the CS intrinsically carries some risk to its beneficiarie...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Laurita Longo V,Odjidja EN,Beia TK,Neri M,Kielmann K,Gittardi I,Di Rosa AI,Boldrini M,Melis GB,Scambia G,Lanzone A

更新日期：2020-12-10 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:Increasing the prevalence of optimal breastfeeding practices, including exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, could prevent an estimated 823,000 child deaths annually. Self-efficacy is an important determinant of breastfeeding behaviors. However, existing measures do not specifically assess exclusive breastf...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Boateng GO,Martin SL,Tuthill EL,Collins SM,Dennis CL,Natamba BK,Young SL

更新日期：2019-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence that supervised delivery has the potential to improve birth outcomes for both women and newborns. However, not all women especially in low-income settings like Ghana use supervised delivery services during childbirth. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of supervised de...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ganle JK,Kombet ML,Baatiema L

更新日期：2019-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geophagy, a form of pica, is the deliberate consumption of soil and is relatively common across Sub-Saharan Africa. In Tanzania, pregnant women commonly eat soil sticks sold in the market (pemba), soil from walls of houses, termite mounds, and ground soil (kichuguu). The present study examined geophagy pract...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nyanza EC,Joseph M,Premji SS,Thomas DS,Mannion C

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00