A rare case of spontaneous hepatic rupture in a pregnant woman.

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: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:Pregnancy-related low back pain is considered an important health problem and potentially leads to long-lasting pain and disability. Investigators draw particular attention to biomedical factors but there is growing evidence that psychosocial and social factors might be important. It prompted us to start a l...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bastiaenen CH,de Bie RA,Vlaeyen JW,Goossens ME,Leffers P,Wolters PM,Bastiaanssen JM,Brandt PA,Essed GG

更新日期：2008-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal smoking can cause health complications in pregnancy. Particulate matter (PM2.5) metrics applied to second hand smoke (SHS) concentrations provide indoor air quality (IAQ) measurements and have been used to promote smoking behaviour change among parents of young children. Here, we present the qualita...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Morgan H,Treasure E,Tabib M,Johnston M,Dunkley C,Ritchie D,Semple S,Turner S

更新日期：2016-10-12 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:Geographical inequalities in perinatal health and child welfare require attention. To improve the identification, and care, of mothers and young children at risk of adverse health outcomes, the HP4All-2 program was developed. The program consists of three studies, focusing on creating a continuum for risk se...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Waelput AJM,Sijpkens MK,Lagendijk J,van Minde MRC,Raat H,Ernst-Smelt HE,de Kroon MLA,Rosman AN,Been JV,Bertens LCM,Steegers EAP

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper identifies patterns of health inequalities (consistency and magnitude) of socioeconomic disparities for multiple maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes that represent different health care needs of mothers and infants. METHODS:Using cross-sectional national data (unweighted sample = 6,421, weig...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Daoud N,O'Campo P,Minh A,Urquia ML,Dzakpasu S,Heaman M,Kaczorowski J,Levitt C,Smylie J,Chalmers B

更新日期：2015-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine rupture is a common complication in women attempting their first virginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) but the risk diminishes with subsequent VBACs. It occurs in rates of 0.5-9% and is influenced by various factors. CASE PRESENTATION:A unique case of uterine rupture in a Kenyan woman of Afr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mwenda AS

更新日期：2013-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a potentially lethal condition of pregnant women with a high mortality rate. Potential predictors related to postpartum recovery time and prognostic factors of AFLP are still unclear. This study aimed to evaluate potential predictors for prognosis and postpartum recov...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chen J,Huang ZB,Fan XG,Hu XW,Qi M,Liao CJ,Long LY,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is caused by distal deletion of the short arm of chromosome 4 (4p-). We report a case in which intrauterine growth restriction, hypospadias and foot deformity were detected by prenatal ultrasound examination at 29 weeks of gestation. CASE PRESENTATION: A 31-year-old gravida 2 partu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Aslan H,Karaca N,Basaran S,Ermis H,Ceylan Y

更新日期：2003-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early initiation of breastfeeding (within an hour of birth) has benefits for newborn health and survival. Optimal breastfeeding supports growth, health, and development. Health facilities provide essential pregnancy, maternal, and newborn care and offer support for early breastfeeding. We examined the relati...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mallick L,Benedict RK,Wang W

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal retention in HIV care is lower for women in the postpartum period than during pregnancy, but the reasons are poorly understood. We examined key differences in barriers to retention in HIV care during and after pregnancy. METHODS:We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 30 postpartum w...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sakyi KS,Lartey MY,Kennedy CE,Dension JA,Mullany LC,Owusu PG,Sacks E,Hurley EA,Surkan PJ

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sero-positivity rates of the rubella virus among pregnant women vary widely throughout the world. In Tanzania, rubella vaccination is not included in the national immunization schedule and there is therefore no antenatal screening for this viral disease. So far, there are no reports on the sero-prevalence of...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mwambe B,Mirambo MM,Mshana SE,Massinde AN,Kidenya BR,Michael D,Morona D,Majinge C,Groß U

更新日期：2014-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria remains a major public health problem in sub Saharan Africa and the extent of utilisation of malaria preventive measures may impact on the burden of malaria in pregnancy. This study sought to determine the association between malaria preventive measures utilized during pregnancy and the birth outcome...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tongo OO,Orimadegun AE,Akinyinka OO

更新日期：2011-08-18 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:Pregnancy is a period in the life of women that is often associated with decreased daily physical activity and/or exercise. However, maintaining adequate levels of daily physical activity during pregnancy is important for mother and child. Studies suggest that moderate daily physical activity and exercise du...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Oostdam N,van Poppel MN,Eekhoff EM,Wouters MG,van Mechelen W

更新日期：2009-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm infants have an immature sucking behavior and the capacity to be exclusively breastfed may be reduced for a period of weeks or months, depending on gestational age. Nipple shields have been used, not only as a device to help mothers with sore nipples, but also to facilitate the infant's latch on to t...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Flacking R,Dykes F

更新日期：2017-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the 2009 WHO and UNICEF recommendation that women receive home-based postnatal care within the first three days after birth, a growing number of low-income countries have explored integrating postnatal home visit interventions into their maternal and newborn health strategies. This randomized trial eva...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McConnell M,Ettenger A,Rothschild CW,Muigai F,Cohen J

更新日期：2016-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women who have an overweight or obese BMI are more likely to experience pregnancy complications. However, little is known on the cost of childbirth in this group and no studies have been undertaken in England to date. The aim of this paper is therefore to investigate whether women with overweight and obese p...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Solmi F,Morris S

更新日期：2018-06-20 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:Screening for Hepatitis B and C during pregnancy may help to decide on appropriate antiviral therapy and the institution of steps to minimize vertical transmission to the newborn infants. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted during November-December 2011 to investigate the seroprevalence and associ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Murad EA,Babiker SM,Gasim GI,Rayis DA,Adam I

更新日期：2013-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) is a strategy to promote use of skilled maternal and neonatal care so that they can get timely skilled care, particularly during child birth. There is minimal evidence on the factors associated with BP/CR among pregnant women in Ethiopia. Hence, this stud...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Andarge E,Nigussie A,Wondafrash M

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy after stillbirth or neonatal death is an emotionally challenging life-event for women and adequate emotional support during pregnancy should be considered an essential component of quality maternity care. There is a lack of evidence surrounding the role of UK maternity services in meeting womens' e...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mills TA,Ricklesford C,Heazell AE,Cooke A,Lavender T

更新日期：2016-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose. (FCM) in comparison with intravenous Iron sucrose complex (ISC) for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. METHODS:A randomized clinical trial was conducted from (January 2016-August 2017). at a tertiary hospital. Pregnant ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jose A,Mahey R,Sharma JB,Bhatla N,Saxena R,Kalaivani M,Kriplani A

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal and perinatal mortality continue to be a high priority problem on the health agendas of less developed countries. Despite the progress made in the last decade to quantify the magnitude of maternal mortality, few interventions have been implemented with the intent to measure impact directly on matern...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kestler E,Walker D,Bonvecchio A,de Tejada SS,Donner A

更新日期：2013-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The continuous rise in caesarean rates across most European countries raises multiple concerns. One factor in this development might be the type of care women receive during childbirth. 'Supportive care during labour' by midwives could be an important factor for reducing fear, tension and pain and decreasing...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Knape N,Mayer H,Schnepp W,zu Sayn-Wittgenstein F

更新日期：2014-09-02 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:Much attention has been given to the adequacy of prenatal care use in promoting healthy outcomes for women and their infants. Adequacy of use takes into account the timing of initiation of prenatal care and the number of visits. However, there is emerging evidence that the quality of prenatal care may be mor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sword W,Heaman MI,Brooks S,Tough S,Janssen PA,Young D,Kingston D,Helewa ME,Akhtar-Danesh N,Hutton E

更新日期：2012-04-13 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:Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. It has been speculated that probiotics might help prevent preterm birth, but in two previous systematic reviews possible major increases in this risk have been suggested. Our objective was to perform a ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jarde A,Lewis-Mikhael AM,Moayyedi P,Stearns JC,Collins SM,Beyene J,McDonald SD

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00