Identification of barriers and facilitators for optimal cesarean section care: perspective of professionals.

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: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:Hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy (HDCP) continues to be a leading cause of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. The clinical value of placental three-dimensional power Doppler (3DPD) in assessing HDCP requires further confirmation. The research was developed to assess changes of placen...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Yuan T,Zhang T,Han Z

更新日期：2015-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal mortality can be prevented in low-income settings through early health care seeking during maternity complications. While health system reforms in India prioritised institutional deliveries, inadequate antenatal and postnatal services limit the knowledge of danger signs of obstetric complications to...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ahmad D,Mohanty I,Hazra A,Niyonsenga T

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:UNICEF and WHO recommend that all children should be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life as breastmilk contains all the nutrients an infant needs during this period. In Malawi, exclusive breastfeeding has been declining from 72% (2009), 70.2% (2014) and 61% in the most recent survey (2015-16...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Salim YM,Stones W

更新日期：2020-08-17 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: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:Globally, an estimated 275,000 maternal deaths, 2.7 million neonatal deaths, and 2.6 million third trimester stillbirths occurred in 2015. Major improvements could be achieved by providing effective care in low- and middle-income countries, where the majority of these deaths occur. Mentoring programs have be...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Morgan MC,Dyer J,Abril A,Christmas A,Mahapatra T,Das A,Walker DM

更新日期：2018-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At present, women with threatened preterm labor before 32 weeks of gestation are, after transfer to a perinatal center, treated with tocolytics and corticosteroids. Many of these women are treated unnecessarily. Fibronectin is an accurate predictor for the occurrence of preterm birth among women with threate...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Vis JY,Wilms FF,Oudijk MA,Porath MM,Scheepers HC,Bloemenkamp KW,Bolte AC,Cornette J,Derks JB,Duvekot JJ,van Eyck J,Kwee A,Opmeer BC,van Pampus MG,Lotgering FK,Scherjon SA,Sollie KM,Spaanderman ME,Willekes C,van der

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In response to poor maternal, newborn, and child health indicators in Magadi sub-county, the "Boma" model was launched to promote health facility delivery by establishing community health units and training community health volunteers (CHVs) and traditional birth attendants (TBAs) as safe motherhood promoter...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Karanja S,Gichuki R,Igunza P,Muhula S,Ofware P,Lesiamon J,Leshore L,Kyomuhangi-Igbodipe LB,Nyagero J,Binkin N,Ojakaa D

更新日期：2018-01-03 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: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:Rates of labour induction are increasing. We conducted this systematic review to assess the evidence supporting use of each method of labour induction. METHODS:We listed methods of labour induction then reviewed the evidence supporting each. We searched MEDLINE and the Cochrane Library between 1980 and Nove...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mozurkewich EL,Chilimigras JL,Berman DR,Perni UC,Romero VC,King VJ,Keeton KL

更新日期：2011-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal diaphragmatic hernias identified during pregnancy are rare and pose significant management challenges with regards to timing and mode of both delivery and hernia repair. CASE PRESENTATION:We describe a case of a maternal diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed at 31 weeks gestation in the setting of acute u...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Reddy M,Kroushev A,Palmer K

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to be more prevalent in spontaneous abortions than in elective terminations of pregnancy. More recently, placental infection with HPV was shown to be associated with spontaneous preterm delivery. However, no study has evaluated the prevalence of HPV infection in pregnant K...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cho G,Min KJ,Hong HR,Kim S,Hong JH,Lee JK,Oh MJ,Kim H

更新日期：2013-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The perinatal period, i.e. pregnancy, childbirth and early infancy, is a significant transition period where the biological and the social strongly intersect. In low and middle-income countries the disease burden arising from the perinatal period, is still substantial. The perinatal period is also a crucial ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Raman S,Nicholls R,Ritchie J,Razee H,Shafiee S

更新日期：2016-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antenatal care (ANC) provides an important opportunity for pregnant women with a wide range of interventions and is considered as an important basic component of reproductive health care. METHODS:In 2008, severe maternal morbidity audit was established at Saint Francis Designated District Hospital (SFDDH), ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nyamtema AS,Bartsch-de Jong A,Urassa DP,Hagen JP,van Roosmalen J

更新日期：2012-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In rural Bangladesh, more than 75% of all births occur at home in the absence of skilled birth attendants. Population-based data are lacking on the burden and risk factors for obstetric complications in settings with low rates of institutional delivery. We sought to describe the prevalence of reported compli...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sikder SS,Labrique AB,Shamim AA,Ali H,Mehra S,Wu L,Shaikh S,West KP Jr,Christian P

更新日期：2014-10-04 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:Several studies have shown inconsistent associations between anxiety during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcome. This inconsistency may be due to lack of controlling for the timing and type of maternal anxiety. We aimed to isolate a specific type of anxiety - maternal anxiety propensity, which is not dir...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ravid E,Salzer L,Arnon L,Eisner M,Wiznitzer A,Weller A,Koren L,Hadar E

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014 the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a new tool to be used to assess the quality of care for mothers, newborns and children provided at healthcare facility level. This paper reports on the feasibility of using the tool, its limitations and strengths. METHODS:Across 5 districts in Malawi, 35...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Smith H,Asfaw AG,Aung KM,Chikoti L,Mgawadere F,d'Aquino L,van den Broek N

更新日期：2017-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Birth weight is one of the most important indicators of neonatal survival. A reliable estimate of foetal weight at different stages of pregnancy would facilitate intervention plans for medical practitioners to prevent the risk of low birth weight delivery. This study has developed reliable models to more acc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Anggraini D,Abdollahian M,Marion K

更新日期：2018-11-06 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:Preterm birth is defined as the birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Worldwide, prematurity is the second foremost cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. Preterm birth also gives rise to short and long term complications. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to identi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Gejo NG,W\/Mariam MT,Kebede BA,Abdo RA,Anshebo AA,Halil HM,Woldu BF,Katiso NA

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prenatal balanced protein energy supplementation consumed by undernourished women improves mid-upper arm circumference in early infancy. This study aimed to identify whether locally produced maternal food-based supplementation improved anthropometric measures at birth and early infancy. METHODS:A village-ma...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Stevens B,Watt K,Brimbecombe J,Clough A,Judd JA,Lindsay D

更新日期：2018-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases the risk for negative effects on mother and child during pregnancy, delivery, and also postnatally. Excessive weight gain can be partially compensated by being sufficiently physically active, which can be measured using activity trackers. Modern activity track...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lemmens PMC,Sartor F,Cox LGE,den Boer SV,Westerink JHDM

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) is a relevant question for a large number of women due to the internationally rising Caesarean section (CS) rate. There is a great deal of research based on quantitative studies but few qualitative studies about women's experiences. METHOD:A metasynthesis based o...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lundgren I,Begley C,Gross MM,Bondas T

更新日期：2012-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in singleton pregnancies represent a high-risk scenario. The incidence, associated factors and outcomes of GDM in twin pregnancies is not known in the UAE. METHODS:This was five years retrospective analysis of hospital records of twin pregnancies in the city of Al Ain, Ab...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Alkaabi J,Almazrouei R,Zoubeidi T,Alkaabi FM,Alkendi FR,Almiri AE,Sharma C,Souid AK,Ali N,Ahmed LA

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Before the advent of Western medicine in Tanzania, women gave birth in an upright position either by sitting, squatting or kneeling. Birthing women would hold ropes or trees as a way of gaining strength and stability in order to push the baby with sufficient force. Despite the evidence supporting the upright...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mselle LT,Eustace L

更新日期：2020-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fear of childbirth has negative consequences for a woman's physical and emotional wellbeing. The most commonly used measurement tool for childbirth fear is the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (WDEQ-A). Although originally conceptualized as unidimensional, subsequent investigations have suggested it i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pallant JF,Haines HM,Green P,Toohill J,Gamble J,Creedy DK,Fenwick J

更新日期：2016-11-21 00:00:00