Accuracy of clinical fetal weight estimation by Midwives.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that the hormonal milieu of pregnancy is an important determinant of subsequent cancer and other chronic diseases in both the mother and the offspring. Many of the existing maternity and birth cohorts include specimens drawn only once during pregnancy. How well a single blood specimen colle...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Schock H,Zeleniuch-Jacquotte A,Lundin E,Grankvist K,Lakso HÅ,Idahl A,Lehtinen M,Surcel HM,Fortner RT

更新日期：2016-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal wellbeing and quality of life (QOL) are increasingly being recognized as important for healthy pregnancies. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a pharmacist consultation on pregnant women's QOL focusing on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), and patient satisfaction. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Truong MB,Ngo E,Ariansen H,Tsuyuki RT,Nordeng H

更新日期：2020-12-09 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: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:To investigate the differences in cardiovascular disease, extracardiac anomalies and outcomes between fetuses with levocardia and dextrocardia. METHODS:Clinical demographics, prenatal features, postnatal characteristics and the outcomes of fetuses with levocardia or dextrocardia were recorded and analyzed. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wang X,Shi Y,Zeng S,Zhou J,Zhou J,Yuan H,Wang L,Shi W,Zhou Q

更新日期：2017-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate differences in perioperative outcomes by type of skin incision, transverse versus vertical, for planned cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). METHODS:A retrospective cohort study of all women who underwent a planned cesarean hysterectomy for abnormal placentation at a sin...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Szlachta-McGinn A,Mei J,Tabsh K,Afshar Y

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cesarean section (CS) rate has increased over recent decades with poor guideline adherence as a possible cause. The objective of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators for delivering optimal care as described in clinical practice guidelines. METHODS:Key recommendations from evidence-based g...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Melman S,Schreurs RHP,Dirksen CD,Kwee A,Nijhuis JG,Smeets NAC,Scheepers HCJ,Hermens RPMG

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considerable debate surrounds the influence media have on first-time pregnant women. Much of the academic literature discusses the influence of (reality) television, which often portrays birth as risky, dramatic and painful and there is evidence that this has a negative effect on childbirth in society, throu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Luce A,Cash M,Hundley V,Cheyne H,van Teijlingen E,Angell C

更新日期：2016-02-29 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:Fear of childbirth is a common health concern for women during pregnancy. The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ) is widely used to measure childbirth fear during pregnancy. However, this instrument is yet to be validated in Malawi, Africa. Our study aimed to assess the psychometric pr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Khwepeya M,Huang HC,Lee GT,Kuo SY

更新日期：2020-08-08 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: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:Azithromycin is an azalide antibiotic with an extensive range of indications and has become a common treatment option due to its convenient dosing regimen and therapeutic advantages. Human studies addressing gestational use of azithromycin have primarily focused on antibiotic efficacy rather than fetal safet...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sarkar M,Woodland C,Koren G,Einarson AR

更新日期：2006-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:World Health Organization recommends a standard daily oral dose of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements throughout pregnancy to begin as early as possible. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of use of antenatal IFA supplements, and the socio-demographic factors associated with the ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nisar YB,Dibley MJ,Mir AM

更新日期：2014-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy is a period of transition with important physical and emotional changes. Even in uncomplicated pregnancies, these changes can affect the quality of life (QOL) of pregnant women, affecting both maternal and infant health. The objectives of this study were to describe the quality of life during uncom...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lagadec N,Steinecker M,Kapassi A,Magnier AM,Chastang J,Robert S,Gaouaou N,Ibanez G

更新日期：2018-11-23 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects 10-20 percent of women, and can begin any time during first year after delivery lasting for months. Social support may decrease risk of depression during pregnancy for women. However, literature shows that the amount of social support received durin...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kim TH,Connolly JA,Tamim H

更新日期：2014-05-07 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:During pregnancy, about 10 to 20% of women experience depressive symptoms. Subclinical depression increases the risk of peripartum depression, maternal neuro-endocrine dysregulations, and adverse birth and infant outcomes. Current treatments often comprise face-to-face psychological or pharmacological treatm...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Witteveen AB,Henrichs J,Walker AL,Bohlmeijer ET,Burger H,Fontein-Kuipers Y,Schellevis FG,Stramrood CAI,Olff M,Verhoeven CJ,de Jonge A

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rising caesarean section (CS) rates are a global health concern. Contemporary data indicates that almost 50% of CS are electively performed, with a high proportion of these being a repeat procedure. Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is recognised as a safe way to give birth in developed countries. UK nati...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Denham SH,Humphrey T,deLabrusse C,Dougall N

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sacrectomy remains a technically complex procedure for resection of malignant pelvic neoplasia. Commonly, postoperative complications include permanent neurological deficits. Only a few studies have reported the long-term functional outcomes of patients who had undergone sacrectomy. CASE PRESENTATION:We pre...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Barsan VV,Briceño V,Gandhi M,Jea A

更新日期：2016-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy is a stress test of maternal thyroid function. The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women is high. Subclinical hypothyroidism occurs in 10% of all pregnancies. Effects of hypothyroidism in pregnancy are anemia, low birth weight and mental retardation in neonate. This study is aimed to ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mahadik K,Choudhary P,Roy PK

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is 2-10% and is associated with both maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes as pyelonephritis and preterm delivery. Antibiotic treatment is reported to decrease these adverse outcomes although the existing evidence is of poor quality. METHODS/DES...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kazemier BM,Schneeberger C,De Miranda E,Van Wassenaer A,Bossuyt PM,Vogelvang TE,Reijnders FJ,Delemarre FM,Verhoeven CJ,Oudijk MA,Van Der Ven JA,Kuiper PN,Feiertag N,Ott A,De Groot CJ,Mol BW,Geerlings SE

更新日期：2012-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) after childbirth may affect mother-infant bonding. This study examined the relationship between aspects of PTSS after childbirth and bonding failure for mothers at 1 month and 4 months after delivery. METHODS:This longitudinal study surveyed 130 mothers at 1 month (T1) a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Suetsugu Y,Haruna M,Kamibeppu K

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: This abandoned randomised controlled trial assessed the effects of hospitalisation from 24 to 30 weeks gestation for women with a triplet pregnancy on the risk of preterm birth. METHODS: Women with a triplet pregnancy and no other condition necessitating hospital admission were approached for participation...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Dodd JM,Crowther CA

更新日期：2005-04-04 00:00:00

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:Postpartum depression explains various groups of depressive symptoms and syndromes that can take place during the first 6 weeks following birth. The postpartum period is a critical time where both mild and severe mood disorders can occur. The familiar forms are baby blues and postpartum depression. Understan...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wubetu AD,Engidaw NA,Gizachew KD

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women sometimes worry about their unborn baby's health, often due to decreased fetal movements. The aim of this study was to examine how women, who consulted health care due to decreased fetal movements, describe how the baby had moved less or differently. METHODS:Women were recruited from all seve...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Linde A,Georgsson S,Pettersson K,Holmström S,Norberg E,Rådestad I

更新日期：2016-06-01 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