Implications of methodological differences in measuring the rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Nepal: findings from literature review and cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women who gain weight in accordance with guidelines have the lowest risk of pregnancy and birth-related complications. However, evidence-practice gaps often exist. To address pregnancy weight management barriers, a stepped implementation science approach was used, comprising targeted in-services, pr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wilkinson S,Beckmann M,Donaldson E,McCray S

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Universal access to health care services does not automatically guarantee equity in the health system. In the post Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) era, the progress towards universal access to maternal health care services in a developing country, like Bangladesh requires an evaluation in terms of equity...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pulok MH,Sabah MN,Uddin J,Enemark U

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite much research effort, there is a paucity of conclusive evidence in the field of preterm birth prediction and prevention. The methods of monitoring and prevention strategies offered to women at risk vary considerably around the UK and depend on local maternity care provision. It is becoming increasing...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Carter J,Tribe RM,Sandall J,Shennan AH,UK Preterm Clinical Network.

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been limited research addressing whether behavioural change in relation to alcohol exposure in pregnancy results in better perinatal outcomes. METHODS:A cohort study of 6725 women who booked for antenatal care and delivered in a large urban teaching hospital in 2010-2011. A detailed history of alc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Murphy DJ,Mullally A,Cleary BJ,Fahey T,Barry J

更新日期：2013-01-16 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：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:Clean birth practices can prevent sepsis, one of the leading causes of both maternal and newborn mortality. Evidence suggests that clean birth kits (CBKs), as part of package that includes education, are associated with a reduction in newborn mortality, omphalitis, and puerperal sepsis. However, questions re...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hundley VA,Avan BI,Ahmed H,Graham WJ,Birth Kit Working Group.

更新日期：2012-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caesarean section is rising in the developed world and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is declining. There are increased reports of women seeking a homebirth following a caesarean section (HBAC) in Australia but little is known about the reasons for this study aimed to explore women's reasons for and ex...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Keedle H,Schmied V,Burns E,Dahlen HG

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum follow up of women who have been found to have gestational diabetes during pregnancy is essential because of the strong association of gestational diabetes with subsequent type 2 diabetes. Postal reminders have been shown to increase significantly attendance for oral glucose tolerance testing post...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Heatley E,Middleton P,Hague W,Crowther C

更新日期：2013-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partner infection is a significant factor in preventing mother-to-child syphilis transmission. We compared pregnancy outcomes between syphilis discordant and syphilis concordant couples. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study among 3076 syphilis-positive women who received syphilis screening together wi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Zhang XH,Chen YM,Sun Y,Qiu LQ,Chen DQ

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-positive mothers are likely to exclusively breastfeed if they perceive exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) beneficial to them and their infants. Nevertheless, very little is known in Malawi about HIV-positive mothers' perceptions regarding EBF. In order to effectively promote EBF among these mothers, it is imp...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kafulafula UK,Hutchinson MK,Gennaro S,Guttmacher S

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide and especially in Latin America. High quality evidence indicates that calcium supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduces the incidence of preeclampsia and its consequences, including severe maternal morbidit...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Camargo EB,Moraes LF,Souza CM,Akutsu R,Barreto JM,da Silva EM,Betrán AP,Torloni MR

更新日期：2013-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, at 789 deaths per 100,000 live births. The majority of these deaths are due to complications during labor and delivery. Institutional delivery under the care of skilled attendants is a proven, effective intervention to avert some deat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bayo P,Belaid L,Tahir EO,Ochola E,Dimiti A,Greco D,Zarowsky C

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recruitment of eligible participants remains one of the biggest challenges to successful completion of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Only one third of trials recruit on time, often requiring a lengthy extension to the recruitment period. We identified factors influencing recruitment success and potent...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tooher RL,Middleton PF,Crowther CA

更新日期：2008-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. The Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a low-technology, first-aid compression device which, when added to standard hypovolemic shock protocols, may improve outcomes for women with hypovolemic shock secondary to obstetric hemor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Miller S,Fathalla MM,Ojengbede OA,Camlin C,Mourad-Youssif M,Morhason-Bello IO,Galadanci H,Nsima D,Butrick E,Al Hussaini T,Turan J,Meyer C,Martin H,Mohammed AI

更新日期：2010-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence has shown that there are several physical and mental advantages of exercise during pregnancy. Despite this, the recommendations for exercise during pregnancy are poorly fulfilled. The aim of this study was to illuminate non-exercising pregnant women's views and experiences concerning exercise before...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ekelin M,Langeland Iversen M,Grønbæk Backhausen M,Hegaard HK

更新日期：2018-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Almost 99% of pregnancy or childbirth-related complications globally is estimated to occur in developing regions. Yet, little is known about the demographic impact of maternal causes of death (COD) in low-and middle-income countries. Assuming that critical interventions were implemented such that maternal mo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Abubakari SW,Bawah AA,Nettey EO,Apraku EA,Zandoh C,Amenga-Etego S,Asante KP,Owusu-Agyei S,Badasu DM

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nigeria suffers from the highest burden of mother-to-child transmission worldwide. To increase retention in care and prevention programmes, we piloted and evaluated a conditional cash transfer (CCT) programme for preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. METHODS:In a randomised ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu JX,Shen J,Wilson N,Janumpalli S,Stadler P,Padian N

更新日期：2019-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Domestic abuse is a significant public health issue. It occurs more frequently among disabled women than those without a disability and evidence suggests that a great deal of domestic abuse begins or worsens during pregnancy. All women and their infants are entitled to equal access to high quality maternity ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bradbury-Jones C,Breckenridge JP,Devaney J,Duncan F,Kroll T,Lazenbatt A,Taylor J

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High myopia, a cause of serious visual impairment, is a significant global public health concern. We investigate longitudinal changes in macular choroidal thickness (CT) during pregnancy and 6-months postpartum in women with high myopia (HM). METHODS:A prospective longitudinal study was conducted in HM-preg...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chen W,Li L,Zhang H,Li Y,Chen X,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-06-08 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:During pregnancy, the hyperdynamic physiology of circulation can exacerbate many cardiovascular disorders. Congestive heart failure (CHF) usually occurs during late pregnancy, which is significantly associated with a high level of maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities. The profile of women who de...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chang YJ,Ho CH,Chen JY,Wu MP,Yu CH,Wang JJ,Chen CM,Chu CC

更新日期：2017-09-12 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: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:This report describes the results of recruitment efforts and the subsequent participation of pregnant women in study activities in a 2010-2012 observational study focused on influenza illness and vaccination in California and Oregon, USA. METHODS:Socio-demographic and health characteristics extracted from e...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Thompson MG,Li DK,Naleway AL,Ferber JR,Henninger ML,Shifflett P,Sokolow LZ,Odouli R,Kauffman TL,Fink RV,Bulkley J,Cragan JD,Bozeman S

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increased recognition of the importance of breastfeeding at a national level as evidenced by the increased number of Canadian mothers initiating breastfeeding. However, adolescent mothers (<19 years), compared to all other mothers, have lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. The purpo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nesbitt SA,Campbell KA,Jack SM,Robinson H,Piehl K,Bogdan JC

更新日期：2012-12-12 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: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:To date, there is limited evidence on the effect of antenatal exposure to non-organophosphate household pesticides on infant health. Our hypothesis is that antenatal exposure to non-organophosphate household pesticides will be associated with birth sizes and infant growth rate. METHODS:In this prospective c...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Soesanti F,Idris NS,Klipstein-Grobusch K,Hendarto A,Grobbee DE,Uiterwaal CSPM

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caesarean section might increase the incidence of surgical interventions and problems resulting from hospitalization and thus affecting quality of life in women after delivery. This study aimed to compare quality of life in women after normal delivery and caesarean section. METHODS:This was a prospective st...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Torkan B,Parsay S,Lamyian M,Kazemnejad A,Montazeri A

更新日期：2009-01-30 00:00:00