Is the policy of allowing a female labor companion feasible in developing countries? Results from a cross sectional study among Sri Lankan practitioners.

abstract：BACKGROUND:When faced with an unintended pregnancy, some women choose to undergo an unsafe abortion, while others do not. This choice may depend on long-term contraception that shapes the fertility goals of women, along with many other risk factors. We assessed the risk for unsafe abortion associated with contraceptive...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Arambepola C,Rajapaksa LC

更新日期：2017-06-29 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:Newborns are at the greatest risk for dying during the intrapartum period, including labor and delivery, and the first day of life. Fetal heart rate monitoring (FHRM) and partogram use to track labor progress are evidence-based techniques that can help to identify maternal and fetal risk factors so that thes...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kc A,Wrammert J,Clark RB,Ewald U,Målqvist M

更新日期：2016-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Support from a doula is known to have physical and emotional benefits for mothers, but there is little evidence about the experiences of volunteer doulas. This research aimed to understand the motivation and experiences of volunteer doulas who have been trained to support women during pregnancy, birth and th...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Spiby H,Mcleish J,Green J,Darwin Z

更新日期：2016-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of tocolytic hospitalization in antenatal care is controversial and worthy of more research. We investigated individual, institutional, and area factors that affect the use of tocolytic hospitalizations in Taiwan where fertility has rapidly declined. METHODS:Longitudinal data from the 1996 to 2004 N...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ma KZ,Norton EC,Tsai EM,Lee SY

更新日期：2009-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the qualitative study reported here was to: 1) explain the observed clustering of postnatal depressive symptoms in South Western Sydney; and 2) identify group-level mechanisms that would add to our understanding of the social determinants of maternal depression. METHODS:Critical realism provided ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Eastwood ED J,Kemp L,Jalaludin B

更新日期：2014-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression during pregnancy has far-reaching adverse consequences on mothers, children and the whole family. The magnitude and determinants of prenatal depressive symptoms in low-resource countries are not well established. This study aims to describe the prevalence of prenatal depressive symptoms and whethe...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Woldetensay YK,Belachew T,Biesalski HK,Ghosh S,Lacruz ME,Scherbaum V,Kantelhardt EJ

更新日期：2018-09-15 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：:Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that there is a missing conflict of interest. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： VanderMeulen H,Strauss R,Lin Y,McLeod A,Barrett J,Sholzberg M,Callum J

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childbirth assistance in highly technological settings and existing variability in the interventions performed are cause for concern. In recent years, numerous recommendations have been made concerning the importance of the physiological process during birth. In Spain and Catalonia, work has been carried out...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Escuriet R,Pueyo M,Biescas H,Colls C,Espiga I,White J,Espada X,Fusté J,Ortún V

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Midwife facilitated, group models of antenatal care have emerged as an alternative to conventional care both within Australia and internationally. Group antenatal care can be offered in a number of different ways, however usually constitutes a series of sessions co-ordinated by a midwife combining physical a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kearney L,Kynn M,Craswell A,Reed R

更新日期：2017-01-19 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 aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of the different anti-erythrocytic alloantibodies, to describe pregnancy outcomes according to a low-risk and high-risk classification for fetal anemia and to determine the factors that influence adverse perinatal outcomes. METHODS:This retrospective o...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sánchez-Durán MÁ,Higueras MT,Halajdian-Madrid C,Avilés García M,Bernabeu-García A,Maiz N,Nogués N,Carreras E

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed at determining the predictive value of human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone levels on pregnancy outcomes in patients receiving in vitro fertilization due to fallopian tube associated infertility. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 854 cycles due to fallopian t...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bo W,Zhang N,Wang L,Guo Y,Wu H

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable, timely information is the foundation of decision making for functioning health systems; the quality of decision making rests on quality data. Routine monitoring, reporting, and review of cesarean section (CS) indications, decision-to-delivery intervals, and partograph use are important elements of ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Landry E,Pett C,Fiorentino R,Ruminjo J,Mattison C

更新日期：2014-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with spinal cord injuries (SCI) represent a high risk population during pregnancy with comparatively few studies in the literature regarding their management and pregnancy outcomes, due to the relative rarity of the condition. Our objective was to assess pregnancy outcomes in women with spinal cord inj...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Robertson K,Dawood R,Ashworth F

更新日期：2020-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The historically high cesarean section rate and the recent change in second-child policy could increase the risk of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) in China. This study aims to assess risk factors and consequences of undiagnosed CSP in China. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study between January 2...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Xie RH,Guo X,Li M,Liao Y,Gaudet L,Walker M,Lei H,Wen SW

更新日期：2019-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of invasive neonatal infection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the analytical validation of qualitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) as a means to detect GBS. METHODS:Genomic DNA (gDNA) was purified from 12 ATCC bacterial strains, two belon...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Escobar DF,Diaz-Dinamarca DA,Hernández CF,Soto DA,Manzo RA,Alarcón PI,Pinto CH,Bastias DN,Oberg-Bravo CN,Rojas R,Illanes SE,Kalergis AM,Vasquez AE

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged second stage of labour is a major cause of perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries. Vacuum extraction is a proven effective intervention, hardly used in Africa. Many authors and organisations recommend (re)introduction of vacuum extraction, but successful implementati...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nolens B,Lule J,Namiiro F,van Roosmalen J,Byamugisha J

更新日期：2016-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been linked to depression, but the preventive effect of n-3PUFAs supplementation on maternal depression needs further investigation. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a daily dose of n-3 PUFAs supplementation (fish oil) on the prevention of postpartum depres...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Vaz JDS,Farias DR,Adegboye ARA,Nardi AE,Kac G

更新日期：2017-06-09 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:We aimed to determine the associations between breastfeeding and children's neurodevelopment indexed by intelligence quotient (IQ) and emotional and behavioural problems through mid-childhood adjusting for prenatal and postnatal depression and multiple confounders; and to test the novel hypothesis that breas...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Amiel Castro R,Glover V,Ehlert U,O'Connor TG

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the prevalence, related factors and maternal outcomes of primary PPH in governmental hospitals in Kabul Afghanistan. METHODS:An observational study was designed to determine the prevalence, related factors and maternal outcomes of primary PPH in governmental hospitals in Kabul-Afghanistan. The ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Shahbazi Sighaldeh S,Nazari A,Maasoumi R,Kazemnejad A,Mazari Z

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This qualitative study aimed to investigate the health seeking behaviour of rural women in northern Tajikistan, with specific focus on antenatal and obstetric complications as a result of delayed access to health services. Due to the unprecedented level of labour migration among men in the border region of T...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nabieva J,Souares A

更新日期：2019-01-07 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: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: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:The reduction of the preterm delivery (PTD) rate is a maternal and child health target. Elevated rates have been found among several immigrant groups, but few studies have distinguished between PTD according to the mode of birth start. In addition, migrants' birth outcomes have further been shown to be affec...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sørbye IK,Daltveit AK,Sundby J,Vangen S

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rising rates of caesarean section (CS) are a concern in many countries, yet Sweden has managed to maintain low CS rates. Exploring the multifactorial and complex reasons behind the rising trend in CS has become an important goal for health professionals. The aim of the study was to explore Swedish obstetrici...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Panda S,Daly D,Begley C,Karlström A,Larsson B,Bäck L,Hildingsson I

更新日期：2018-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the sudden and unexpected nature of an emergency caesarean section (EmCS) coupled with an increased risk of psychological distress, it is particularly important to understand the psychosocial outcomes for women. The aim of this systematic literature review was to identify, collate and examine the evide...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Benton M,Salter A,Tape N,Wilkinson C,Turnbull D

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00