Factors associated with birth preparedness and complication readiness in Southern Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although infectious diseases still account for a high burden of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, simultaneous investigations on multiple infections affecting maternal and child health are missing. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional, single-centre pilot study in a rural area of Ghana to ass...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Völker F,Cooper P,Bader O,Uy A,Zimmermann O,Lugert R,Groß U

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The perinatal period presents a high-risk time for development of mood disorders. Australia-wide universal perinatal care, including depression screening, make this stage amenable to population-level preventative approaches. In a large cohort of women receiving public perinatal care in Sydney,...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Khanlari S,Eastwood J,Barnett B,Naz S,Ogbo FA

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate characteristics of venous hemodynamics, together with cardiac and arterial function, in uncomplicated pregnancies (UP), non-proteinuric gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). METHODS:In this observational cross-sectional study, venous hemodynamics was assessed using a standardised ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Gyselaers W,Tomsin K,Staelens A,Mesens T,Oben J,Molenberghs G

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have noted traditional physical, demographic, and obstetrical predictors of inadequate or excess gestational weight gain, but the roles of psychological and behavioral factors are not well established. Few interventions targeting traditional factors of gestational weight gain have been succe...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Feng YY,Yu ZM,van Blyderveen S,Schmidt L,Sword W,Vanstone M,Biringer A,McDonald H,Beyene J,McDonald SD

更新日期：2021-01-21 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:Unhealthy nutrition and lifestyle contribute to the worldwide rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This also accounts for the reproductive population, in which unhealthy behavior affects fertility and pregnancy outcome. Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption and inadequate folic acid supplement use...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van Dijk MR,Oostingh EC,Koster MP,Willemsen SP,Laven JS,Steegers-Theunissen RP

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the United Kingdom, midwives will engage in discussions with the multidisciplinary team as to whether they can provide Obstetric High Dependency Care (OHDC) on the Delivery Suite or whether a woman's care should be escalated to the critical care team. This study aimed to explore the question: What factors...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： James A,Cooper S,Stenhouse E,Endacott R

更新日期：2019-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiotocography (CTG) has high sensitivity, but less specificity in detection of fetal hypoxia. There is need for adjunctive methods easy to apply during labor. Low fetal heart rate short term variation (STV) is predictive for hypoxia during the antenatal period. The objectives of our study were to methodol...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wretler S,Holzmann M,Graner S,Lindqvist P,Falck S,Nordström L

更新日期：2016-03-16 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: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:Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and of adverse outcome for newborns in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of individual and health facility factors and the risk for obstructed labour and its adverse outcomes in south-western Ug...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kabakyenga JK,Östergren PO,Turyakira E,Mukasa PK,Pettersson KO

更新日期：2011-10-14 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:Information is still scarce on the birthing experience of women who participate in antenatal systematic education programs. The objective of the study was to report the experience of labor as described by nulliparous women who participated and who did not in a systematic Birth Preparation Program (BPP). MET...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Miquelutti MA,Cecatti JG,Makuch MY

更新日期：2013-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improvements in medical technologies have seen over-medicalization of childbirth. Caesarean section (CS) is a lifesaving procedure proven effective in reducing maternal and perinatal mortality across the globe. However, as with any medical procedure, the CS intrinsically carries some risk to its beneficiarie...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Laurita Longo V,Odjidja EN,Beia TK,Neri M,Kielmann K,Gittardi I,Di Rosa AI,Boldrini M,Melis GB,Scambia G,Lanzone A

更新日期：2020-12-10 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:Vasa praevia (VP) is an obstetric condition that is associated with significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Although the incidence of VP is low, it is one of the few causes of perinatal death that can be potentially prevented through detection and appropriate care. The experience of women diagnosed wi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Javid N,Sullivan EA,Halliday LE,Duncombe G,Homer CS

更新日期：2014-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in science and technology coupled with globalization are changing access to and utilization of reproductive health services. This includes the transnational phenomenon of families who use surrogate mothers to reproduce, with forms of altruistic and commercial surrogacy becoming more commonplace. Sim...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Torres G,Shapiro A,Mackey TK

更新日期：2019-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research focusing on paternal mental health is limited, especially regarding the impact of the experience of poor mental health in the perinatal period. For example, little is known about the experiences of fathers who witness their partner's traumatic birth and the subsequent impact on their mental health. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Daniels E,Arden-Close E,Mayers A

更新日期：2020-04-22 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:A risk prediction model of non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) was established by a discriminant analysis to predict the individual risk of NSCL/P in pregnant women. METHODS:A hospital-based case-control study was conducted with 113 cases of NSCL/P and 226 controls without NSCL/P. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Li H,Luo M,Luo J,Zheng J,Zeng R,Du Q,Fang J,Ouyang N

更新日期：2016-11-23 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: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:To evaluate the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), placental growth factor (PlGF), and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio for the prediction of early- and late-onset preeclampsia in a high-risk cohort. METHODS:We studied serial serum samples collected prospectively at 12+0-14+0, 18+0-20+0, and 26+0-28+0 weeks+days...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Villa PM,Hämäläinen E,Mäki A,Räikkönen K,Pesonen AK,Taipale P,Kajantie E,Laivuori H

更新日期：2013-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii ranges widely in different areas of the world and different populations. Although toxoplasmosis is typically benign and asymptomatic, it induces major complications in immunocompromised individuals and during pregnancy. Prevention of maternal primary infection constitu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Smereka J,Szarpak L,Ruetzler K,Schacham Y,Smereka A,Dabrowski M,Terpilowska M,Terpilowski L,Adam I

更新日期：2018-10-03 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:Previous studies have shown that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome who have difficulties conceiving, frozen-embryo transfer resulted in increased live birth rates and decreased ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome risk than did fresh-embryo transfer. In the present retrospective analysis, we sought to ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lin J,Huang J,Wang N,Kuang Y,Cai R

更新日期：2019-12-10 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: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:Correct measurement and continuous monitoring of exclusive breastfeeding are essential to promote exclusive breastfeeding. Measuring exclusive breastfeeding is a complex issue as rates can vary according to the definition, measurement period, questions asked, and infant's age. This article reviewed the metho...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Khanal V,Lee AH,Scott JA,Karkee R,Binns CW

更新日期：2016-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The successful implementation of maternal vaccination relies on results of clinical trials, considering the prenatal and postnatal attendance at selected healthcare institutions. This study evaluated factors influencing maternal/infant access to healthcare facilities to identify potential barriers to partici...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Madhi SA,Rivera LM,Sáez-Llorens X,Menéndez C,Carrim-Ganey N,Cotton MF,Katzman D,Luttig MM,Candelario R,Baker S,Roychoudhury M

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00