Why do women assume a supine position when giving birth? The perceptions and experiences of postnatal mothers and nurse-midwives in Tanzania.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prophylactic antibiotics are used to prevent postoperative infections after caesarean section. Studies have suggested that the timing of prophylaxis plays an important role. Over the years, the role of the anaesthesiologist in the administration of prophylactic antibiotics has become prominent. Therefore, th...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Dlamini LD,Sekikubo M,Tumukunde J,Kojjo C,Ocen D,Wabule A,Kwizera A

更新日期：2015-04-12 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:The prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is 2-10% and is associated with both maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes as pyelonephritis and preterm delivery. Antibiotic treatment is reported to decrease these adverse outcomes although the existing evidence is of poor quality. METHODS/DES...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kazemier BM,Schneeberger C,De Miranda E,Van Wassenaer A,Bossuyt PM,Vogelvang TE,Reijnders FJ,Delemarre FM,Verhoeven CJ,Oudijk MA,Van Der Ven JA,Kuiper PN,Feiertag N,Ott A,De Groot CJ,Mol BW,Geerlings SE

更新日期：2012-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this systematic review and meta-analyses was to assess the risk of preeclampsia among women who conceived with assisted reproductive technology (ART). METHODS:We searched the ISI Web of Knowledge, Medline/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase (from inception to May 2017) for English language articles ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Almasi-Hashiani A,Omani-Samani R,Mohammadi M,Amini P,Navid B,Alizadeh A,Khedmati Morasae E,Maroufizadeh S

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Utilization of antenatal care (ANC) in Ethiopia was low. There was also a variation of this underutilization of ANC service from region to region in the country. Therefore, this study aimed at providing a comprehensive analysis on socio-economic and demographic determinants of utilizing ANC services in Benis...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tiruaynet K,Muchie KF

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High maternal and perinatal mortalities occur from deliveries conducted in prayer houses in Nigeria. Although some regulatory efforts have been deployed to tackle this problem, less attention has been placed on the possible motivation for seeking prayer house intervention which could be hinged on the spiritu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Adanikin AI,Onwudiegwu U,Akintayo AA

更新日期：2014-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It currently remains unknown whether the resection of cervical polyps during pregnancy leads to miscarriage and/or preterm birth. This study evaluated the risk of spontaneous PTB below 34 or 37 weeks and miscarriage above 12 weeks in patients undergoing cervical polypectomy during pregnancy. METHODS:This wa...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Fukuta K,Yoneda S,Yoneda N,Shiozaki A,Nakashima A,Minamisaka T,Imura J,Saito S

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Brazilian Network for Surveillance of Severe Maternal Morbidity was established in 27 centers in different regions of Brazil to investigate the frequency of severe maternal morbidity (near-miss and potentially life-threatening conditions) and associated factors, and to create a collaborative network for ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Luz AG,Osis MJ,Ribeiro M,Cecatti JG,Amaral E

更新日期：2014-04-01 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:Birth weight is one of the most important indicators of neonatal survival. A reliable estimate of foetal weight at different stages of pregnancy would facilitate intervention plans for medical practitioners to prevent the risk of low birth weight delivery. This study has developed reliable models to more acc...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Anggraini D,Abdollahian M,Marion K

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report describes the results of recruitment efforts and the subsequent participation of pregnant women in study activities in a 2010-2012 observational study focused on influenza illness and vaccination in California and Oregon, USA. METHODS:Socio-demographic and health characteristics extracted from e...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Thompson MG,Li DK,Naleway AL,Ferber JR,Henninger ML,Shifflett P,Sokolow LZ,Odouli R,Kauffman TL,Fink RV,Bulkley J,Cragan JD,Bozeman S

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The continued rise in caesarean section (c-section) deliveries raises a major public health concern worldwide. This study assessed the trend of c-section deliveries and examined factors associated with a rise in c-section deliveries among the Egyptian mothers, from 2005 to 2014, by place of delivery. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Al Rifai RH

更新日期：2017-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recently promulgated 2010 constitution of Kenya permits abortion when the life or health of the woman is in danger. Yet broad uncertainty remains about the interpretation of the law. Unsafe abortion remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in Kenya. The current study aimed to determine...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mohamed SF,Izugbara C,Moore AM,Mutua M,Kimani-Murage EW,Ziraba AK,Bankole A,Singh SD,Egesa C

更新日期：2015-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes is a serious and growing public health concern in South Africa, but its prevalence and distribution in pregnant women is not well known. Women diagnosed with diabetes during pregnancy have a substantially greater risk of adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. This study aims to determine...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chola L,Mutyambizi C,Sewpaul R,Parker WA,Mchiza Z,Labadarios D,Hongoro C

更新日期：2017-01-10 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: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

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:Despite the well-established benefits of exercise during pregnancy, many women remain inactive. This may be related, in part, to women's beliefs about exercise in pregnancy, which are likely influenced by cultural background. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to compare attitudes, subjective norms, and ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Guelfi KJ,Wang C,Dimmock JA,Jackson B,Newnham JP,Yang H

更新日期：2015-12-22 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:Postpartum depression is a common condition, which consequences might be harmful for both mother and child. Since sleep and depression are closely related it is possible that women who suffer from sleep related problems during pregnancy are more likely to develop depression in the postpartum period. This stu...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sarberg M,Bladh M,Svanborg E,Josefsson A

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are important causes of morbidity and mortality. The levels of calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) in pregnancy may implicate their possible role in pregnancy-induced hypertension. This study assessed serum Ca2+ and Mg2+ levels in women with PIH (pregnancy-induced hyperten...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ephraim RK,Osakunor DN,Denkyira SW,Eshun H,Amoah S,Anto EO

更新日期：2014-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing number of operative deliveries is a topic of major concern in modern obstetrics. Maternal thyroid function is of known influence on many obstetric parameters. Our objective was to investigate a possible relation between maternal thyroid function, and operative deliveries. Secondary aim was to ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Monen L,Pop VJ,Hasaart TH,Wijnen H,Oei SG,Kuppens SM

更新日期：2015-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gestational primary hyperparathyroidism is associated with serious maternal and neonatal complications, which require prompt surgical treatment. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy reduces pain, improves cosmesis and may achieve cure rates comparable to traditional open bilateral neck exploration. We report...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bendinelli C,Nebauer S,Quach T,Mcgrath S,Acharya S

更新日期：2013-06-11 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:Cultural practice have often overlooked when providing maternal and child health care services. Low birth weight is the second cause of neonatal mortality in the world but it is a major factor in a developing country such as Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to predict the neonatal mortality among low ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sutan R,Berkat S

更新日期：2014-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this article was to describe effective strategies for recruitment of Hispanic women into a prospective cohort study of modifiable risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Although Hispanic women have two to four times the risk of developing GDM compared with non-Hispanic white wom...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chasan-Taber L,Fortner RT,Hastings V,Markenson G

更新日期：2009-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between serum vitamin D levels in couples undergoing in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and normal fertilisation process. METHODS:Between March 2016 and March 2017, we performed a prospective cohort study at an academic reproductive medicine centre to measure s...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Jiang L,Yang J,Song J,Hu Y,Qian K

更新日期：2020-06-05 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:In Burundi, the annual incidence of obstetric fistula is estimated to be 0.2-0.5% of all deliveries, with 1000-2000 new cases per year. Despite this relatively high incidence, national capacity for identifying and managing obstetric fistula is very limited. Thus, in July 2010, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tayler-Smith K,Zachariah R,Manzi M,van den Boogaard W,Vandeborne A,Bishinga A,De Plecker E,Lambert V,Christiaens B,Sinabajije G,Trelles M,Goetghebuer S,Reid T,Harries A

更新日期：2013-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide and as a result repeat CS is common. The optimal mode of delivery in women with one previous CS is widely debated and the risks to the infant are understudied. The aim of the current study was to evaluate if women with a trial of labour after caesarean (T...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： O'Neill SM,Agerbo E,Khashan AS,Kearney PM,Henriksen TB,Greene RA,Kenny LC

更新日期：2017-02-27 00:00:00