A systematic review on the utility of non-invasive electrophysiological assessment in evaluating for intra uterine growth restriction.

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: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:Women and their relatives can play an important role in early detection and help seeking for acute perinatal events. Recent UK reports indicate that patient-professional partnership in 'working for safety' can be difficult to achieve in practice, sometimes with catastrophic consequences. This research explor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mackintosh N,Rance S,Carter W,Sandall J

更新日期：2017-07-17 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:Use of skilled health provider (SBA) during and after childbirth has been reported to reduce maternal and newborn deaths; and is one of the key indicators monitored in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Progress, levels and factors influencing utilization of SBA differ within and between countries. In Tan...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Damian DJ,Tibelerwa JY,John B,Philemon R,Mahande MJ,Msuya SE

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal morbidity is a complex entity and its presentation and severity are on a spectrum. This paper describes the conceptualization and development of a definition for maternal morbidity, and the framework for its measurement: the maternal morbidity matrix, which is the foundation for measuring maternal m...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chou D,Tunçalp Ö,Firoz T,Barreix M,Filippi V,von Dadelszen P,van den Broek N,Cecatti JG,Say L,Maternal Morbidity Working Group.

更新日期：2016-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Births before arrival (BBA) to health care facilities are associated with higher rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality compared to facility deliveries or planned home births. Research on such births has been conducted in several high-income countries, but there are almost no studies from low-income sett...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McMahon SA,Chase RP,Winch PJ,Chebet JJ,Besana GVR,Mosha I,Sheweji Z,Kennedy CE

更新日期：2016-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access factors associated with maternal death are important to understand because they are considered to be an essential measure of women's health and indicative of the performance of health care systems in any community globally. This study aimed to analyse the access risk factors linked to maternal deaths ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Moyo N,Makasa M,Chola M,Musonda P

更新日期：2018-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) are accommodations located near a health facility where women can stay towards the end of pregnancy and/or after birth to enable timely access to essential childbirth care or care for complications. Although MWHs have been implemented for over four decades, different operationa...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Penn-Kekana L,Pereira S,Hussein J,Bontogon H,Chersich M,Munjanja S,Portela A

更新日期：2017-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Social support is generally perceived to facilitate health in postpartum women; however, previous research shows that this is not always true. Social interactions intended to provide support can be perceived as negative and in turn, may have negative impacts on maternal health. The purpose of the present stu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Puddister S,Ali-Saleh O,Cohen-Dar M,Baron-Epel O

更新日期：2020-08-21 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:Long-term results after obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) are poor. We aimed to improve the long-term outcome after OASI by lessening symptoms of anal incontinence. METHODS:In a prospective study at Malmö University Hospital, twenty-six women with at least grade 3B OASI were classified and sutured in a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lindqvist PG,Jernetz M

更新日期：2010-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum follow up of women who have been found to have gestational diabetes during pregnancy is essential because of the strong association of gestational diabetes with subsequent type 2 diabetes. Postal reminders have been shown to increase significantly attendance for oral glucose tolerance testing post...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Heatley E,Middleton P,Hague W,Crowther C

更新日期：2013-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally perinatal and maternal mortality rates remain unacceptably high. There is increasing evidence that simulation-based training in obstetric emergencies is associated with improvement in clinical outcomes. However, the results are not entirely consistent. The need for continued research in a wide varie...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van Tetering AAC,van Meurs A,Ntuyo P,van der Hout-van der Jagt MB,Mulders LGM,Nolens B,Namagambe I,Nakimuli A,Byamugisha J,Oei SG

更新日期：2020-07-28 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:Objective was to determine whether fear for external cephalic version (ECV) and depression are associated with the success rate of ECV in women with a breech presentation at term. METHODS:Prospective study conducted in the Catharina Hospital Eindhoven between October 2007 and May 2012. Participants fulfille...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ciliacus E,van der Zalm M,Truijens SE,Hasaart TH,Pop VJ,Kuppens SM

更新日期：2014-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is broad agreement that antenatal care (ANC) interventions, skilled attendance at birth and management of complications arising after delivery are key strategies that can tackle the high burden of maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, utilisation rate of these services has remained low de...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ochieng CA,Odhiambo AS

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Muslim women of child-bearing age make up a fair part of the UK society, however, literature addressing their health needs or experiences of health services have not been extensively researched. The term 'Muslim' is often combined with ethnic group identity, rather than used to refer to people distinguished ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hassan SM,Leavey C,Rooney JS

更新日期：2019-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improving maternal health by reducing maternal mortality constitutes the fifth Millennium Development Goal and represents a key public health challenge in the United Republic of Tanzania. In response to the need to evaluate and monitor safe motherhood interventions, this study aims at assessing the coverage ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Prytherch H,Massawe S,Kuelker R,Hunger C,Mtatifikolo F,Jahn A

更新日期：2007-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of quality of life after childbirth is an important health-outcome measurement for new mothers and is of special interest in midwifery. The Mother-Generated Index (MGI) is a validated instrument to assess postnatal quality of life. The tool has not been applied for making a cross-cultural comparis...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Grylka-Baeschlin S,van Teijlingen E,Gross MM

更新日期：2014-08-15 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:Disrespect and abuse or mistreatment of women by health care providers in maternity settings has been identified as a key deterrent to women seeking delivery care. Mistreatment includes physical and verbal abuse, stigma and discrimination, a poor relationship between women and providers and policy and health...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Warren CE,Njue R,Ndwiga C,Abuya T

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaginal seeding is the administration of maternal vaginal bacteria to babies following birth by caesarean section (CS), intended to mimic the microbial exposure that occurs during vaginal birth. Appropriate development of the infant gut microbiome assists early immune development and might help reduce the ri...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Butler ÉM,Reynolds AJ,Derraik JGB,Wilson BC,Cutfield WS,Grigg CP

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse diabetic complications for both mother and child during pregnancy. The common Gold Standard (GS) for diagnosis of GDM is 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during 24-28 gestational weeks which seems a little late for any proper intervention....

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Amini M,Kazemnejad A,Zayeri F,Montazeri A,Rasekhi A,Amirian A,Kariman N

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perinatal health-seeking behaviours are influenced by various factors, including personal beliefs. South Asian women, who often live within a wide kinship system, can be influenced by the advice and guidance of their mothers and/or mothers-in-law. METHODS:To explore the cultural health perceptions of South ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kandasamy S,Anglin R,Gaind L,Desai D,Wahi G,Gupta M,Anand SS

更新日期：2020-02-17 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:Urbanization is occurring at a rapid pace, especially in low-income countries. Dhaka, Bangladesh, is estimated to grow to 50 million by 2015, with 21 million living in urban slums. Although health services are available, neonatal mortality is higher in slum areas than in urban non-slum areas. The Manoshi pro...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Moran AC,Choudhury N,Uz Zaman Khan N,Ahsan Karar Z,Wahed T,Faiz Rashid S,Alam MA

更新日期：2009-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimates of unplanned pregnancy worldwide are of concern, especially in low and middle-income countries, including Brazil. Although the contraceptive prevalence rate is high in Brazil, almost half of all pregnancies are reported as unintended. The only source of nationally representative data about pregnanc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Borges AL,Barrett G,Dos Santos OA,Nascimento Nde C,Cavalhieri FB,Fujimori E

更新日期：2016-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the incidence and outcomes of septostomy in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) after fetoscopic laser therapy. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of TTTS postlaser septostomy between 2005 and 2018 was performed. Postlaser septostomy was diagnosed using both (1) a free-floating intertwin memb...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Li WF,Chao AS,Chang SD,Cheng PJ,Yang LY,Chang YL

更新日期：2019-11-01 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