Is minimally invasive parathyroid surgery an option for patients with gestational primary hyperparathyroidism?

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:To evaluate characteristics of venous hemodynamics, together with cardiac and arterial function, in uncomplicated pregnancies (UP), non-proteinuric gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). METHODS:In this observational cross-sectional study, venous hemodynamics was assessed using a standardised ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Gyselaers W,Tomsin K,Staelens A,Mesens T,Oben J,Molenberghs G

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Brazilian Network for Surveillance of Severe Maternal Morbidity was established in 27 centers in different regions of Brazil to investigate the frequency of severe maternal morbidity (near-miss and potentially life-threatening conditions) and associated factors, and to create a collaborative network for ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Luz AG,Osis MJ,Ribeiro M,Cecatti JG,Amaral E

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many women engage in low levels of physical activity (PA) and exercise during pregnancy despite its beneficial effects. This is particularly the cas...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Okafor UB,Goon DT

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is recommended to prevent potential neurological injury or intrauterine foetal death (IUFD) of the co-twin(s) in complicated monochorionic (MC) pregnancies. However, the impacts of various indications on the pregnancy outcome following RFA remain unclear. This study aimed to det...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wang H,Zhou Q,Wang X,Song J,Chen P,Wang Y,Li L,Li H

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When faced with an unintended pregnancy, some women choose to undergo an unsafe abortion, while others do not. This choice may depend on long-term contraception that shapes the fertility goals of women, along with many other risk factors. We assessed the risk for unsafe abortion associated with contraceptive...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Arambepola C,Rajapaksa LC

更新日期：2017-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research shows evidence for the importance of physical and emotional closeness for the infant, the parent and the infant-parent dyad. Less is known about how, when and why parents experience emotional closeness to their infants in a neonatal unit (NU), which was the aim of this study. METHODS:A qualitative ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Flacking R,Thomson G,Axelin A

更新日期：2016-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of the study was to evaluate practices in Spanish hospitals after intrauterine death in terms of medical/ technical care and bereavement support care. METHODS:A cross-sectional descriptive study using an online self-completion questionnaire. The population was defined as women who had experien...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cassidy PR

更新日期：2018-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of skilled health provider (SBA) during and after childbirth has been reported to reduce maternal and newborn deaths; and is one of the key indicators monitored in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Progress, levels and factors influencing utilization of SBA differ within and between countries. In Tan...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Damian DJ,Tibelerwa JY,John B,Philemon R,Mahande MJ,Msuya SE

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research provides strong evidence for improvements in depressive symptoms as a result of physical activity participation in many populations including pregnant and post-partum women. Little is known about how women who have experienced stillbirth (defined as fetal death at 20 or more weeks of gestation) feel...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Huberty JL,Coleman J,Rolfsmeyer K,Wu S

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fetal anomaly ultrasound only detects 65 to 81 % of the patients with congenital heart disease, making it the most common structural fetal anomaly of which a significant part is missed during prenatal life. Therefore, we need a reliable non-invasive diagnostic method which improves the predictive value f...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Verdurmen KMJ,Lempersz C,Vullings R,Schroer C,Delhaas T,van Laar JOEH,Oei SG

更新日期：2016-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zuo yuezi is the month postpartum in China associated with a variety of traditional beliefs and practices. We explored the current status of zuo yuezi from social, cultural and western medical perspectives. METHODS:We interviewed family members (36) and health workers (8) in Fujian Province, selecting one r...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Raven JH,Chen Q,Tolhurst RJ,Garner P

更新日期：2007-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inconsistent data on the association between prenatal alcohol exposure and a range of pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational age (SGA) raise new questions. This study aimed to assess whether the association between low-moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and PTB and SGA diff...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pfinder M,Kunst AE,Feldmann R,van Eijsden M,Vrijkotte TG

更新日期：2013-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Norway almost all pregnant women attend one routine ultrasound examination. Detection of fetal structural anomalies triggers psychological stress responses in the women affected. Despite the frequent use of ultrasound examination in pregnancy, little attention has been devoted to the psychological respons...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kaasen A,Helbig A,Malt UF,Naes T,Skari H,Haugen GN

更新日期：2013-07-12 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:Unhealthy nutrition and lifestyle contribute to the worldwide rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This also accounts for the reproductive population, in which unhealthy behavior affects fertility and pregnancy outcome. Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption and inadequate folic acid supplement use...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van Dijk MR,Oostingh EC,Koster MP,Willemsen SP,Laven JS,Steegers-Theunissen RP

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low birth weight has important short- and long-term health implications. Previously it has been shown that pregnancies affected by hyperemesis gravidarum in the mother are at higher risk of having low birth weight offspring. In this study we tested whether such risks are also evident with less severe nausea ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Petry CJ,Ong KK,Beardsall K,Hughes IA,Acerini CL,Dunger DB

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the effectiveness of the new modified technique in order to control bleeding in women presenting with atonic, flabby uterus compared to the most commonly described technique of classic B-Lynch suture. METHOD:This study included 160 women of uncontrolled atonic postpartum hemorrhage delivered by ce...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： El-Sokkary M,Wahba K,El-Shahawy Y

更新日期：2016-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Echogenic intracardiac focus (EIF) has been identified as a common ultrasound finding in association with fetal aneuploidy. Little is known about the association of this soft marker aneuploidy in various ethnic groups. Although it is commonly thought Asians in general have a higher incidence of EIF, it is ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Rebarber A,Levey KA,Funai E,Monda S,Paidas M

更新日期：2004-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to assess fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) among RhD negative pregnant mothers using two techniques, Kleihauer-Betke (KBT) and Flow cytometry (FCM). To determine if patient-specific doses of prophylactic anti-D warrant further investigation in Ethiopia and wider Africa. METHODS:Hospital- based...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Urgessa F,Tsegaye A,Gebrehiwot Y,Birhanu A

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Utilization of antenatal care (ANC) in Ethiopia was low. There was also a variation of this underutilization of ANC service from region to region in the country. Therefore, this study aimed at providing a comprehensive analysis on socio-economic and demographic determinants of utilizing ANC services in Benis...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tiruaynet K,Muchie KF

更新日期：2019-04-03 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:Postnatal care is uncommon in Nepal, and where it is available the quality is often poor. Adequate utilisation of postnatal care can help reduce mortality and morbidity among mothers and their babies. Therefore, our study assessed the utilisation of postnatal care at a rural community level. METHODS:A descr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Dhakal S,Chapman GN,Simkhada PP,van Teijlingen ER,Stephens J,Raja AE

更新日期：2007-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Demand-side financing, where funds for specific services are channelled through, or to, prospective users, is now employed in health and education sectors in many low- and middle-income countries. This systematic review aimed to critically examine the evidence on application of this approach to promote mater...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Murray SF,Hunter BM,Bisht R,Ensor T,Bick D

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wound infection is a common complication following caesarean section. Factors influencing the risk of infection may include the suture material for skin closure, and closure of the subcutaneous fascia. We assessed the effect of skin closure with absorbable versus non-absorbable suture, and closure versus non...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Poprzeczny AJ,Grivell RM,Louise J,Deussen AR,Dodd JM

更新日期：2020-10-08 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing prevalence of women who tend to delay childbirth until a very advanced age. However, there is sparse data regarding very advanced maternal age (vAMA) and the interplay between vAMA and assisted reproductive technology (ART) on adverse perinatal outcomes. The study aimed to assess the r...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wu Y,Chen Y,Shen M,Guo Y,Wen SW,Lanes A,White RR,Adanlawo A,Walker M,Hua X

更新日期：2019-01-03 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:The prevalence of unintended pregnancy in Kenya continues to be high. The 2003 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) showed that nearly 50% of unmarried women aged 15-19 and 45% of the married women reported their current pregnancies as mistimed or unwanted. The 2008-09 KDHS showed that 43% of married w...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ikamari L,Izugbara C,Ochako R

更新日期：2013-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cervical cancer during pregnancy is rare. The management for stage IB3 during pregnancy remains unclear and challenging. We report a successful preserved pregnancy in a stage IB3 patient who was treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) plus radical surgery. CASE PRESENTATION:A 36-year-old pregnant woman...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Guo Y,Zhang D,Li Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-04-07 00:00:00