Risk adapted transmission prophylaxis to prevent vertical HIV-1 transmission: effectiveness and safety of an abbreviated regimen of postnatal oral zidovudine.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A Melbourne (Australia) university affiliated, tertiary obstetric hospital provides lay and professional education about influenza vaccine in pregnancy annually each March, early in the local influenza season. Responding to a 2011 survey of new mothers' opinions, the hospital made influenza vaccine freely av...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McCarthy EA,Pollock WE,Tapper L,Sommerville M,McDonald S

更新日期：2015-03-05 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:Improving maternal health by reducing maternal mortality constitutes the fifth Millennium Development Goal and represents a key public health challenge in the United Republic of Tanzania. In response to the need to evaluate and monitor safe motherhood interventions, this study aims at assessing the coverage ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Prytherch H,Massawe S,Kuelker R,Hunger C,Mtatifikolo F,Jahn A

更新日期：2007-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Women with previous prenatal loss are at higher risk of preterm birth. A specialist antenatal clinic is considered as one approach to improve maternity and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS:A systematic review of quantitative, qualitat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Malouf R,Redshaw M

更新日期：2017-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childbirth assistance in highly technological settings and existing variability in the interventions performed are cause for concern. In recent years, numerous recommendations have been made concerning the importance of the physiological process during birth. In Spain and Catalonia, work has been carried out...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Escuriet R,Pueyo M,Biescas H,Colls C,Espiga I,White J,Espada X,Fusté J,Ortún V

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although maternal nutrient status influences all aspects of fetal development including the brain, the impact of micronutrient supplementation on the baby's mental function is a topic of debate. This systematic review assesses the effect of single and multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy o...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Leung BM,Wiens KP,Kaplan BJ

更新日期：2011-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ragged placental membranes is a distinct entity from retained placenta and not uncommonly reported in midwifery texts. Although the incidence of postpartum endometritis is merely 1-5% after vaginal births, it remains the most common source of puerperal sepsis, contributing up to 15% of maternal mortality in ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Voon HY,Pow JY,Tan LN,Suharjono HN,Teo WS

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the reduction in maternal deaths globally, maternal mortality rates remain unacceptably high, particularly in some regions of the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, maternal mortality rates have even increased recently, with 201,000 deaths in 2015 as compared to 179,000 in 2013. Use of a skilled birth att...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Shimamoto K,Gipson JD

更新日期：2017-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing evidence shows that antibiotic use in pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood asthma but epidemiologic studies are still limited and findings are inconsistent. Meanwhile, exclusive and prolonged breastfeeding may prevent children from allergic diseases. We aimed to assess the association betw...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Huo X,Chu S,Hua L,Bao Y,Du L,Xu J,Zhang J

更新日期：2018-08-23 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:Medical screening detects risk factors for disease or presence of disease in otherwise well persons in order to intervene early and reduce morbidity and mortality. During antenatal care (ANC) it is important to detect conditions that complicate pregnancy, like gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Despite int...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mukuve A,Noorani M,Sendagire I,Mgonja M

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria in pregnancy causes adverse birth outcomes. Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy with sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) is recommended as a chemoprevention therapy. Zomba district IPTp uptake falls far below the national average. The study was conducted to assess determina...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Azizi SC,Chongwe G,Chipukuma H,Jacobs C,Zgambo J,Michelo C

更新日期：2018-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Objective was to determine whether fear for external cephalic version (ECV) and depression are associated with the success rate of ECV in women with a breech presentation at term. METHODS:Prospective study conducted in the Catharina Hospital Eindhoven between October 2007 and May 2012. Participants fulfille...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ciliacus E,van der Zalm M,Truijens SE,Hasaart TH,Pop VJ,Kuppens SM

更新日期：2014-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan African women are often treated as a single group in epidemiological studies of immigrant birth outcomes, potentially masking variations across countries. METHODS:Cross-sectional population-based study of 432,567 singleton births in Victoria, Australia comparing mothers born in one of four East ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Belihu FB,Davey MA,Small R

更新日期：2016-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy and obstetric complications. The "healthy living in pregnancy" (GeliS) study was performed in a routine care setting with the aim of limiting excessive GWG. The purpose of this secondary analysis is to evaluate the effe...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hoffmann J,Günther J,Geyer K,Stecher L,Rauh K,Kunath J,Meyer D,Sitzberger C,Spies M,Rosenfeld E,Kick L,Oberhoffer R,Hauner H

更新日期：2019-11-11 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:Maternal diaphragmatic hernias identified during pregnancy are rare and pose significant management challenges with regards to timing and mode of both delivery and hernia repair. CASE PRESENTATION:We describe a case of a maternal diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed at 31 weeks gestation in the setting of acute u...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Reddy M,Kroushev A,Palmer K

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This qualitative study aimed to investigate the health seeking behaviour of rural women in northern Tajikistan, with specific focus on antenatal and obstetric complications as a result of delayed access to health services. Due to the unprecedented level of labour migration among men in the border region of T...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nabieva J,Souares A

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to examine the relationships between various maternal socioeconomic status (SES) indicators and the risk of congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS:This was a population-based retrospective cohort study, including all singleton stillbirths and live births in Ontario hospitals from April 1, ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Miao Q,Dunn S,Wen SW,Lougheed J,Reszel J,Lavin Venegas C,Walker M

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Auckland Stillbirth study demonstrated a two-fold increased risk of late stillbirth for women who did not go to sleep on their left side. Two further studies have confirmed an increased risk of late stillbirth with supine sleep position. As sleep position is modifiable, we surveyed self-reported late pre...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cronin RS,Chelimo C,Mitchell EA,Okesene-Gafa K,Thompson JMD,Taylor RS,Hutchison BL,McCowan LME

更新日期：2017-06-17 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:This paper identifies patterns of health inequalities (consistency and magnitude) of socioeconomic disparities for multiple maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes that represent different health care needs of mothers and infants. METHODS:Using cross-sectional national data (unweighted sample = 6,421, weig...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Daoud N,O'Campo P,Minh A,Urquia ML,Dzakpasu S,Heaman M,Kaczorowski J,Levitt C,Smylie J,Chalmers B

更新日期：2015-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perinatal depression has a significant impact on both mother and child. However, the influence of hormonal changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period remains unclear. This article provides a systematic review of studies examining the effects of maternal cortisol function on perinatal depression. MET...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Seth S,Lewis AJ,Galbally M

更新日期：2016-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Good nutrition is essential for increasing survival rates of infants. This study explored infant feeding practices in a resource-poor setting and assessed implications for future interventions focused on improving newborn health. METHODS:The study took place in the Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Aborigo RA,Moyer CA,Rominski S,Adongo P,Williams J,Logonia G,Affah G,Hodgson A,Engmann C

更新日期：2012-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eating a diet that is high in fat and sugar and having a sedentary lifestyle during pregnancy is understood to increase the risk of excessive gestational weight gain and obesity following the birth of the baby. However, there are no clinical guidelines in the UK on what is considered to be appropriate gestat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Warren L,Rance J,Hunter B

更新日期：2012-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal morbidity is a complex entity and its presentation and severity are on a spectrum. This paper describes the conceptualization and development of a definition for maternal morbidity, and the framework for its measurement: the maternal morbidity matrix, which is the foundation for measuring maternal m...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chou D,Tunçalp Ö,Firoz T,Barreix M,Filippi V,von Dadelszen P,van den Broek N,Cecatti JG,Say L,Maternal Morbidity Working Group.

更新日期：2016-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaemia is a public health problem affecting over 1.62 billion people globally. It affects all age groups of people and is particularly more prevalent in pregnant women. Africa carries a high burden of anaemia; in Uganda 24 % of women of child bearing age have anaemia. Pregnant women living in poverty are at...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Obai G,Odongo P,Wanyama R

更新日期：2016-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripartum events hold the potential to have dramatic effects in the programming of physiology and behaviour of offspring and possibly subsequent generations. Here we have characterized transgenerational changes in rat maternal behaviour as a function of gestational and prenatal stress. Pregnant dams of the parental g...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ward ID,Zucchi FC,Robbins JC,Falkenberg EA,Olson DM,Benzies K,Metz GA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), placental growth factor (PlGF), and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio for the prediction of early- and late-onset preeclampsia in a high-risk cohort. METHODS:We studied serial serum samples collected prospectively at 12+0-14+0, 18+0-20+0, and 26+0-28+0 weeks+days...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Villa PM,Hämäläinen E,Mäki A,Räikkönen K,Pesonen AK,Taipale P,Kajantie E,Laivuori H

更新日期：2013-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HBV, HCV, HDV and HIV are blood borne and can be transmitted from mother-to-child. Reports of HBV infection rates show up to 11.9% in Cameroon while for HCV, the rate is less than 2%. More so, as pregnant women get enrolled in the HIV PMTCT Programme and stay in the care continuum, selection of HIV-1 drug re...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Torimiro JN,Nanfack A,Takang W,Keou CK,Joyce AN,Njefi K,Agyingi K,Domkam I,Takou D,Moudourou S,Sosso S,Mbu RE

更新日期：2018-12-22 00:00:00