Is there an association between maternal anxiety propensity and pregnancy outcomes?

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:Facility-based births have been promoted as the main strategy to reduce maternal and neonatal death risks at global scale. To improve birth outcomes, it is critical that health facilities provide quality care. Using a framework to assess quality of care, this paper examines health workers' perceptions about ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Melberg A,Diallo AH,Tylleskär T,Moland KM

更新日期：2016-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum hemorrhage remains the leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Few population-based studies have examined the epidemiology of massive transfusion for postpartum hemorrhage. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, management, and outcomes of women with postpartum ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ramler PI,van den Akker T,Henriquez DDCA,Zwart JJ,van Roosmalen J

更新日期：2017-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal education is wide-ranging and covers many areas from pregnancy to the immediate postpartum period and childrearing. However, for it to be effective, more resources need to be assigned to key topics. The goal of this study was to identify and prioritize the most important issues in maternal education...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Paz-Pascual C,Artieta-Pinedo I,Grandes G,ema.Q Group.

更新日期：2019-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two criteria based on a 2 h 75 g OGTT are being used for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes (GDM), those recommended over the years by the World Health Organization (WHO), and those recently recommended by the International Association for Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG), the latter generated i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wendland EM,Torloni MR,Falavigna M,Trujillo J,Dode MA,Campos MA,Duncan BB,Schmidt MI

更新日期：2012-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An estimated two-thirds of the world's 2.7 million newborn deaths could be prevented with quality care at birth and during the postnatal period. Basic Newborn Care (BNC) is part of the solution and includes hygienic birth and newborn care practices including cord care, thermal care, and early and exclusive b...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Enweronu-Laryea C,Dickson KE,Moxon SG,Simen-Kapeu A,Nyange C,Niermeyer S,Bégin F,Sobel HL,Lee AC,von Xylander S,Lawn JE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spontaneous preterm birth is a complex syndrome with multiple pathways interactions determining its occurrence, including genetic, immunological, physiologic, biochemical and environmental factors. Despite great worldwide efforts in preterm birth prevention, there are no recent effective therapeutic strategi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cecatti JG,Souza RT,Sulek K,Costa ML,Kenny LC,McCowan LM,Pacagnella RC,Villas-Boas SG,Mayrink J,Passini R Jr,Franchini KG,Baker PN,Preterm SAMBA and SCOPE study groups.

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this scoping review was to review the literature on healthcare provider provision of anti-D prophylaxis to RhD negative pregnant women in appropriate clinical situations in various healthcare settings. METHODS:A scoping review framework was used to structure the process. The following databas...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Fyfe TM,Ritchey MJ,Taruc C,Crompton D,Galliford B,Perrin R

更新日期：2014-12-10 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:Nigeria suffers from the highest burden of mother-to-child transmission worldwide. To increase retention in care and prevention programmes, we piloted and evaluated a conditional cash transfer (CCT) programme for preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. METHODS:In a randomised ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu JX,Shen J,Wilson N,Janumpalli S,Stadler P,Padian N

更新日期：2019-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In February 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released "Strategies toward ending preventable maternal mortality (EPMM)" (EPMM Strategies), a direction-setting report outlining global targets and strategies for reducing maternal mortality in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) period. In May 2015, ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jolivet RR,Moran AC,O'Connor M,Chou D,Bhardwaj N,Newby H,Requejo J,Schaaf M,Say L,Langer A

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zuo yuezi is the month postpartum in China associated with a variety of traditional beliefs and practices. We explored the current status of zuo yuezi from social, cultural and western medical perspectives. METHODS:We interviewed family members (36) and health workers (8) in Fujian Province, selecting one r...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Raven JH,Chen Q,Tolhurst RJ,Garner P

更新日期：2007-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. GDM is a well known risk factor for foetal overgrowth, termed macrosomia which is influenced by maternal hypergycemia and endocrine status through placental circulation. The study was undertaken to investigate the implica...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Grissa O,Yessoufou A,Mrisak I,Hichami A,Amoussou-Guenou D,Grissa A,Djrolo F,Moutairou K,Miled A,Khairi H,Zaouali M,Bougmiza I,Zbidi A,Tabka Z,Khan NA

更新日期：2010-02-09 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:Research on antenatal depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is lacking in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with antenatal depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms among Malaysian women with GDM. METHODS:This w...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lee KW,Ching SM,Hoo FK,Ramachandran V,Chong SC,Tusimin M,Mohd Nordin N

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delivery methods are associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) both in nulliparous and multiparous women. However, few studies have examined the difference in this association between nulliparous and multiparous women. This study aimed to explore the difference of maternal and neonatal characteristics and ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Xu C,Zhong W,Fu Q,Yi L,Deng Y,Cheng Z,Lin X,Cai M,Zhong S,Wang M,Tao H,Xiong H,Jiang X,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-10-31 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 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:The process of entering motherhood is highly stressful for women, with 15-85% of new mothers experiencing postpartum blues or depression. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of a mindfulness-based childbirth and parenting program in improving psychological health during the postpartum period. M...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pan WL,Chang CW,Chen SM,Gau ML

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal counting of fetal movement is a popular and valuable screening tool of fetal wellbeing, however it is still not known what percentage of healthy pregnant women who gave birth to healthy term newborns had experienced decreased fetal movements during gestation and what maternal and fetal factors are a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sheikh M,Hantoushzadeh S,Shariat M

更新日期：2014-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many low and medium human development index countries, the rate of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality is high. One factor which may influence this is the decision-to-delivery interval of emergency cesarean section. We aimed to investigate the maternal risk factors, indications and decision-to-d...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hughes NJ,Namagembe I,Nakimuli A,Sekikubo M,Moffett A,Patient CJ,Aiken CE

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of caesarean sections (CS) is increasing globally, and repeat CS after a previous CS is a significant contributor to the overall CS rate. Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) can be seen as a real and viable option for most women with previous CS. To achieve success, however, women need the suppor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lundgren I,Smith V,Nilsson C,Vehvilainen-Julkunen K,Nicoletti J,Devane D,Bernloehr A,van Limbeek E,Lalor J,Begley C

更新日期：2015-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed access to antenatal care ('late booking') has been linked to increased maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity. The aim of this qualitative study was to understand why some women are late to access antenatal care. METHODS:27 women presenting after 19 completed weeks gestation for their first hosp...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Haddrill R,Jones GL,Mitchell CA,Anumba DO

更新日期：2014-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wound infection is a common complication following caesarean section. Factors influencing the risk of infection may include the suture material for skin closure, and closure of the subcutaneous fascia. We assessed the effect of skin closure with absorbable versus non-absorbable suture, and closure versus non...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Poprzeczny AJ,Grivell RM,Louise J,Deussen AR,Dodd JM

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethiopia has recorded substantial progress in maternal health recently. However, poor utilization of maternal health care services is challenging further improvement. Although male partners are decision-makers in households, the impact of their involvement on maternal health care services has not been well s...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mohammed BH,Johnston JM,Vackova D,Hassen SM,Yi H

更新日期：2019-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse pregnancy outcomes remain a prevalent health problem in Ethiopia. Mothers' use of preconception care service has the potential to avert many of the adverse outcomes. However, the use of this service and its determinants is not well investigated. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the utili...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Asresu TT,Hailu D,Girmay B,Abrha MW,Weldearegay HG

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women who gain weight in accordance with guidelines have the lowest risk of pregnancy and birth-related complications. However, evidence-practice gaps often exist. To address pregnancy weight management barriers, a stepped implementation science approach was used, comprising targeted in-services, pr...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wilkinson S,Beckmann M,Donaldson E,McCray S

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperlipidemia and high fasting plasma glucose levels at the first prenatal visit (First Visit FPG) are both related to gestational diabetes mellitus, maternal obesity/overweight and fetal overgrowth. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the correlation between First Visit FPG and lipid concent...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu B,Geng H,Yang J,Zhang Y,Deng L,Chen W,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heterotopic pregnancy occurred after frozen embryo transfer with two D3 embryos, and the case had a history of bilateral salpingectomy due to salpingocyesis. An ectopic heterotopic pregnancy was implanted in the left psoas major muscle, which has not been previously reported. CASE PRESENTATION:A 33-year-old...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wang X,Ma D,Zhang Y,Chen Y,Zhang Y,Liu Z,Bi X,Wu X,Fan J

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caesarean section is rising in the developed world and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) is declining. There are increased reports of women seeking a homebirth following a caesarean section (HBAC) in Australia but little is known about the reasons for this study aimed to explore women's reasons for and ex...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Keedle H,Schmied V,Burns E,Dahlen HG

更新日期：2015-09-03 00:00:00