Maternal and health care workers' perceptions of the effects of exclusive breastfeeding by HIV positive mothers on maternal and infant health in Blantyre, Malawi.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetal macrosomia is defined as birth weight ≥4000 g. Several risk factors have been shown to be associated with fetal macrosomia. There has been an increased incidence of macrosomic babies delivered and the antecedent complications. This study assessed the risk factors, maternal and neonatal complications of...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Said AS,Manji KP

更新日期：2016-08-24 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:The postpartum period is an important period for preventive strategies as common maternal and child health risks may become manifest. Women with a lower socioeconomic status tend to have lower maternal empowerment. Increasing their risks of adverse maternal and child health outcomes. This study aims to asses...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lagendijk J,Been JV,Ernst-Smelt HE,Bonsel GJ,Bertens LCM,Steegers EAP

更新日期：2019-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antenatal depression affects 10-20% of pregnant women. Around 2-4% of European pregnant women use antidepressant treatment, most commonly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Poor pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and low birth weight, have been described in women with antenatal depressio...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Edvinsson Å,Hellgren C,Kunovac Kallak T,Åkerud H,Skalkidou A,Stener-Victorin E,Fornes R,Spigset O,Lager S,Olivier J,Sundström-Poromaa I

更新日期：2019-12-05 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:To compare the mode of delivery between planned home versus planned hospital births and to determine if differences in intervention rates could be interpreted as over- or undertreatment. METHODS:Intervention and perinatal mortality rates were obtained for 679,952 low-risk women from the Dutch Perinatal Regi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van der Kooy J,Birnie E,Denktas S,Steegers EAP,Bonsel GJ

更新日期：2017-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few valid predictors for preterm delivery after cerclage. Experience with a screening program that included four sequential cervical length measurements in singleton pregnancies after cerclage is reviewed. METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, 88 singleton pregnancies after cerclage were inc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pils S,Eppel W,Promberger R,Winter MP,Seemann R,Ott J

更新日期：2016-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) are at high risk of developing diabetes later in life. After a GDM diagnosis, women receive prenatal care to control their blood glucose levels via diet, physical activity and medications. Continuing such lifestyle skills into early motherhood may reduce the risk of diab...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ferrara A,Hedderson MM,Albright CL,Brown SD,Ehrlich SF,Caan BJ,Sternfeld B,Gordon NP,Schmittdiel JA,Gunderson EP,Mevi AA,Tsai AL,Ching J,Crites Y,Quesenberry CP Jr

更新日期：2014-01-15 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:Previous studies have investigated the impact of occupational risk factors on health outcomes among physicians. However, few studies have investigated the effects on pregnancy outcomes among physicians. In this study, we examined the association between working hours during pregnancy and pregnancy complicati...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Takeuchi M,Rahman M,Ishiguro A,Nomura K

更新日期：2014-07-23 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 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:A study was done to explore the attitudes of relevant health care professionals (HCP) towards the provision of intensive care for periviable and extremely premature babies. METHODS/DESIGN:Applying a constructivist grounded theory methodology, HCP were interviewed about their attitudes towards the provision ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ireland S,Ray R,Larkins S,Woodward L

更新日期：2021-01-13 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:Ethiopia's population policy specifically aims to reduce TFR from 7.7 to 4.0 and to increase contraceptive use from 4.0% to 44.0% between 1990 and 2015. In 2011, the use of contraceptive methods increased seven-fold from 4.0% to 27%; and the TFR declined by 38% to 4.8. The use of modern contraceptives is, ho...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tebekaw Y,Aemro B,Teller C

更新日期：2014-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the role of the quality improvement course (QIC) to reduce the caesarean section (CS) rate among nulliparas (Robson groups 1 and 2) and to find out which group of women have reduced the CS rate following attendance at the course. METHODS:The QIC was organized in 2015. For the evaluation of the C...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kacerauskiene J,Minkauskiene M,Mahmood T,Bartuseviciene E,Railaite DR,Bartusevicius A,Kliucinskas M,Maleckiene L,Ulevicius J,Liubiniene L,Smigelskas K,Maciuliene K,Drasutiene G,Ramasauskaite D,Nadisauskiene RJ

更新日期：2020-03-12 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：BACKGROUND:Antiretroviral drugs including zidovudine (ZDV) are effective in reducing HIV mother to child transmission (MTCT), however safety concern remains. The optimal duration of postnatal ZDV has not been established in clinical studies and there is a lack of consensus regarding optimal management. The objective of...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Neubert J,Pfeffer M,Borkhardt A,Niehues T,Adams O,Bolten M,Reuter S,Stannigel H,Laws HJ

更新日期：2013-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late- and postterm pregnancy are associated with adverse perinatal outcomes, like perinatal death. We evaluated causes of death and substandard care factors (SSFs) in term and postterm perinatal death. METHODS:We used data from the Perinatal Audit Registry of the Netherlands (PARS). Women with a term perina...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kortekaas JC,Scheuer AC,de Miranda E,van Dijk AE,Keulen JKJ,Bruinsma A,Mol BWJ,Vandenbussche FPHA,van Dillen J

更新日期：2018-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent decades we have observed a remarkable increase in the rate of caesarean section (CS) in both developed and developing countries, especially in China. However, the real reasons for this phenomenon are uncertain. Notably, the number of women requesting elective CS without accepted valid medical indic...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu Y,Li G,Chen Y,Wang X,Ruan Y,Zou L,Zhang W

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The first few weeks after childbirth are critical, as women may encounter lactation problems and postpartum depression during this period. However, it is still unclear whether early breastfeeding behaviours are related to the symptoms of postnatal depression (PND) in Chinese populations. Therefore, the curre...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sha T,Gao X,Chen C,Li L,Cheng G,Wu X,Tian Q,Yang F,He Q,Yan Y

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to identify high-yield screening risk factors for detecting maternal non-medical drug use during pregnancy. METHODS:A four year retrospective analysis was conducted at an academic medical center. Detailed chart review of both the newborn and mother's medical record was perfor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wood KE,Sinclair LL,Rysgaard CD,Strathmann FG,McMillin GA,Krasowski MD

更新日期：2014-07-29 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: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:Caesarean section (CS) rates around the world have been increasing and in Australia have reached 30% of all births. Robson's Ten-Group Classification System (10-group classification) provides a clinically relevant classification of CS rates that provides a useful basis for international comparisons and trend...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Stavrou EP,Ford JB,Shand AW,Morris JM,Roberts CL

更新日期：2011-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between serum vitamin D levels in couples undergoing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and normal fertilisation process. METHODS:Between March 2016 and March 2017, we performed a prospective cohort study at an academic reproductive medicine centre to measure s...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jiang L,Yang J,Song J,Hu Y,Qian K

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An accumulating body of literature indicates that magnesium deficiency is associated with a number of hormone-related conditions (HRC) in women, and epidemiological studies are needed to assess its prevalence and risk factors. Here, we present a secondary analysis of data pooled from four large observational...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Orlova S,Dikke G,Pickering G,Yaltseva N,Konchits S,Starostin K,Bevz A

更新日期：2021-01-22 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：: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:Geographical inequalities in perinatal health and child welfare require attention. To improve the identification, and care, of mothers and young children at risk of adverse health outcomes, the HP4All-2 program was developed. The program consists of three studies, focusing on creating a continuum for risk se...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Waelput AJM,Sijpkens MK,Lagendijk J,van Minde MRC,Raat H,Ernst-Smelt HE,de Kroon MLA,Rosman AN,Been JV,Bertens LCM,Steegers EAP

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00