Reshaping maternal services in Nigeria: any need for spiritual care?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies from around the world have shown that women living as undocumented migrants have limited and deficient access to perinatal care, increasing their risks of both physical and psychological complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Failures to provide equal access to healthcare have been criticized...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Barkensjö M,Greenbrook JTV,Rosenlundh J,Ascher H,Elden H

更新日期：2018-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is highly related to negative reproductive health outcomes, but its relationship with spontaneous abortion and stillbirth remains to be understood, especially in transitioning economies. This study aimed to examine the relationship between obesity and spontaneous abortions and stillbirths in a repres...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Felisbino-Mendes MS,Matozinhos FP,Miranda JJ,Villamor E,Velasquez-Melendez G

更新日期：2014-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperlipidemia and high fasting plasma glucose levels at the first prenatal visit (First Visit FPG) are both related to gestational diabetes mellitus, maternal obesity/overweight and fetal overgrowth. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the correlation between First Visit FPG and lipid concent...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu B,Geng H,Yang J,Zhang Y,Deng L,Chen W,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Community distribution of misoprostol to pregnant women in advance of labor is one of the compelling strategies for preventing postpartum hemorrhage. Concerns have been reported that misoprostol distribution could reduce facility delivery or lead to misuse of the medication. This scoping review was conduct...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tiruneh GT,Yakob B,Ayele WM,Yigzaw M,Roro MA,Medhanyi AA,Hailu EG,Bayou YT

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delivery methods are associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) both in nulliparous and multiparous women. However, few studies have examined the difference in this association between nulliparous and multiparous women. This study aimed to explore the difference of maternal and neonatal characteristics and ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Xu C,Zhong W,Fu Q,Yi L,Deng Y,Cheng Z,Lin X,Cai M,Zhong S,Wang M,Tao H,Xiong H,Jiang X,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-10-31 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: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:Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality amongst women of reproductive age. Tubal EP is well described in industrialised countries, but less is known about its impact in low-resource countries, in particular in the South Pacific Region. METHODS:We undertook a retrospective rev...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hamura NN,Bolnga JW,Wangnapi R,Horne AW,Rogerson SJ,Unger HW

更新日期：2013-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muslim women of child-bearing age make up a fair part of the UK society, however, literature addressing their health needs or experiences of health services have not been extensively researched. The term 'Muslim' is often combined with ethnic group identity, rather than used to refer to people distinguished ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hassan SM,Leavey C,Rooney JS

更新日期：2019-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late booking and infrequent antenatal care (ANC) are common but avoidable patient-related risk factors for maternal deaths in South Africa. The aim of the study was to examine the association of psychosocial factors with early initiation of ANC and adequate frequency of attendance of ANC clinics among women ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Muhwava LS,Morojele N,London L

更新日期：2016-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasa praevia (VP) is an obstetric condition that is associated with significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Although the incidence of VP is low, it is one of the few causes of perinatal death that can be potentially prevented through detection and appropriate care. The experience of women diagnosed wi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Javid N,Sullivan EA,Halliday LE,Duncombe G,Homer CS

更新日期：2014-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2009 the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care funded the implementation of province-wide fetal fibronectin testing in Ontario hospitals. This paper reports results from the provincial evaluation that sought to describe the experience of fetal fibronectin testing from the perspective of women with...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Peterson WE,Sprague AE,Reszel J,Walker M,Fell DB,Perkins SL,Dunn SI,Johnson M

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is caused by distal deletion of the short arm of chromosome 4 (4p-). We report a case in which intrauterine growth restriction, hypospadias and foot deformity were detected by prenatal ultrasound examination at 29 weeks of gestation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old gravida 2 partu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Aslan H,Karaca N,Basaran S,Ermis H,Ceylan Y

更新日期：2003-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iron and Folic Acid are two of the micronutrients recommended for pregnant women to support optimal maternal outcomes with regard to preventing anaemia and foetal birth defects. It is difficult to establish if women provided with iron and folic acid supplementation in Zambia benefit from it and how well it i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Simuyemba MC,Bwembya PA,Chola M,Michelo C

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have suggested several risk factors for a negative birth experience among primiparas. Factors that are mentioned frequently include labour dystocia, operative intervention such as acute caesarean section or vacuum extraction, or the infant being transferred to neonatal care. Another important factor ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ulfsdottir H,Nissen E,Ryding EL,Lund-Egloff D,Wiberg-Itzel E

更新日期：2014-06-18 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:The majority of adolescents in Africa experience pregnancy, childbirth and enter motherhood without adequate information about maternal health issues. Information about these issues could help them reduce their pregnancy related health risks. Existing studies have concentrated on adolescents' knowledge of ot...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mushi DL,Mpembeni RM,Jahn A

更新日期：2007-04-24 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:Preterm infants are at greater risk for neurodevelopmental disabilities than full term infants. Interventions supporting parents to improve the quality of the infant's environment should improve developmental outcomes for preterm infants. Many interventions that involve parents do not measure parental change...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Benzies KM,Magill-Evans JE,Hayden KA,Ballantyne M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner. The aim of this study was to explore childbirth outcomes in a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Finnbogadóttir H,Baird K,Thies-Lagergren L

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tanzania is among the countries with a high maternal mortality ratio. However, it remains unclear how information and education on danger signs of pregnancy translate into appropriate actions when a woman recognizes danger signs. This study aimed to determine women's knowledge of obstetric danger signs durin...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mwilike B,Nalwadda G,Kagawa M,Malima K,Mselle L,Horiuchi S

更新日期：2018-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes. Physical activity (PA) might improve glucose metabolism and reduce the incidence of gestational diabetes. The purpose of this study was to explore patterns of PA and factors associated with chang...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hayes L,Mcparlin C,Kinnunen TI,Poston L,Robson SC,Bell R,UPBEAT Consortium.

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Annually, around 7.9 million children are born with birth defects and the contribution of congenital malformations to neonatal mortality is generally high. Congenital malformations in children born to mothers with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy has marginally been explored. METHODS:Country incidenc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bellizzi S,Ali MM,Abalos E,Betran AP,Kapila J,Pileggi-Castro C,Vogel JP,Merialdi M

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection induced-inflammation and other risk factors for spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) may cause a redox imbalance, increasing the release of free radicals and consuming antioxidant defenses. Oxidative stress, in turn, can initiate intracellular signaling...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Martin LF,Moço NP,de Lima MD,Polettini J,Miot HA,Corrêa CR,Menon R,da Silva MG

更新日期：2017-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate predictors of uterine rupture in a large sample of sub-Saharan African women. Uterine rupture is rare in high-income countries, but it is more common in low-income settings where health systems are often under-resourced. However, understanding of risk factors cont...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Delafield R,Pirkle CM,Dumont A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although infectious diseases still account for a high burden of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, simultaneous investigations on multiple infections affecting maternal and child health are missing. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional, single-centre pilot study in a rural area of Ghana to ass...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Völker F,Cooper P,Bader O,Uy A,Zimmermann O,Lugert R,Groß U

更新日期：2017-06-06 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:Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a potentially lethal condition of pregnant women with a high mortality rate. Potential predictors related to postpartum recovery time and prognostic factors of AFLP are still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate potential predictors for prognosis and postpartum recov...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chen J,Huang ZB,Fan XG,Hu XW,Qi M,Liao CJ,Long LY,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-10-07 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: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