The RECIPE study: reducing emergency Caesareans and improving the Primiparous experience: a blinded, prospective, observational study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women sometimes worry about their unborn baby's health, often due to decreased fetal movements. The aim of this study was to examine how women, who consulted health care due to decreased fetal movements, describe how the baby had moved less or differently. METHODS:Women were recruited from all seve...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Linde A,Georgsson S,Pettersson K,Holmström S,Norberg E,Rådestad I

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To systematically review the literature on clinical interventions that influence vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) rates. METHODS:We searched Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase, Wiley Cochrane Library, CINAHL via EBSCOhost; and Ovid PsycINFO. Additional studies were identified by searching for clinical trial recor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wingert A,Hartling L,Sebastianski M,Johnson C,Featherstone R,Vandermeer B,Wilson RD

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth (birth before 37 weeks of gestation) is a major problem in obstetrics and affects an estimated 15 million pregnancies worldwide annually. A history of previous preterm birth is the strongest risk factor for preterm birth, and recurrent spontaneous preterm birth affects more than 2.5 million pre...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Visser L,de Boer MA,de Groot CJM,Nijman TAJ,Hemels MAC,Bloemenkamp KWM,Bosmans JE,Kok M,van Laar JO,Sueters M,Scheepers H,van Drongelen J,Franssen MTM,Sikkema JM,Duvekot HJJ,Bekker MN,van der Post JAM,Naaktgeboren C,M

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence shows that the three delays, delay in 1) deciding to seek medical care, 2) reaching health facilities and 3) receiving adequate obstetric care, are still contributing to maternal deaths in low-income countries. Ethiopia is a major contributor to the worldwide death toll of mothers with a maternal mo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Gebrehiwot T,San Sebastian M,Edin K,Goicolea I

更新日期：2014-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In population level studies, the conventional practice of categorizing women into low and high maternal risk samples relies upon ascertaining the presence of various comorbid conditions in administrative data. Two problems with the conventional method include variability in the recommended comorbidities to c...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Vanderlaan J,Dunlop A,Rochat R,Williams B,Shapiro SE

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increased recognition of the importance of breastfeeding at a national level as evidenced by the increased number of Canadian mothers initiating breastfeeding. However, adolescent mothers (<19 years), compared to all other mothers, have lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration. The purpo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nesbitt SA,Campbell KA,Jack SM,Robinson H,Piehl K,Bogdan JC

更新日期：2012-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the sudden and unexpected nature of an emergency caesarean section (EmCS) coupled with an increased risk of psychological distress, it is particularly important to understand the psychosocial outcomes for women. The aim of this systematic literature review was to identify, collate and examine the evide...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Benton M,Salter A,Tape N,Wilkinson C,Turnbull D

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical screening detects risk factors for disease or presence of disease in otherwise well persons in order to intervene early and reduce morbidity and mortality. During antenatal care (ANC) it is important to detect conditions that complicate pregnancy, like gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Despite int...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Mukuve A,Noorani M,Sendagire I,Mgonja M

更新日期：2020-07-23 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:Although record linkage of routinely collected health datasets is a valuable research resource, most datasets are established for administrative purposes and not for health outcomes research. In order for meaningful results to be extrapolated to specific populations, the limitations of the data and linkage m...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Colvin L,Slack-Smith L,Stanley FJ,Bower C

更新日期：2013-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peters anomaly is a rare form of anterior segment ocular dysgenesis, the antenatal image of Peters anomaly had not been reported. We herein showcased a discordant finding of Peters anomaly in a monozygotic twin complicated with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and exhibited its antenatal sonographic ima...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chang YL,Chao AS,Chou CY,Chang SD,Chiang MC,Lee YS

更新日期：2020-09-23 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:Maternal near miss (MNM) investigation is a useful tool for monitoring standards for obstetric care. This study evaluated the prevalence and the determinants of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and MNM in a tertiary referral hospital in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. METHODS:A transversal and prospective study was...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Madeiro AP,Rufino AC,Lacerda ÉZ,Brasil LG

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caesarean section might increase the incidence of surgical interventions and problems resulting from hospitalization and thus affecting quality of life in women after delivery. This study aimed to compare quality of life in women after normal delivery and caesarean section. METHODS:This was a prospective st...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Torkan B,Parsay S,Lamyian M,Kazemnejad A,Montazeri A

更新日期：2009-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on outcomes of out-of-hospital breech birth is scarce. This study evaluates the outcomes of singleton term breech and cephalic births in a home or birth center setting. METHODS:This is a retrospective observational cohort study of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned out-of-hospital term singleton bi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Fischbein SJ,Freeze R

更新日期：2018-10-11 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:Current research into severe perineal trauma (3rd and 4th degree) focuses upon identification of risk factors, preventative practices and methods of repair, with little focus on women's experiences of, and interactions with, health professionals following severe perineal trauma (SPT). The aim of this study i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Priddis HS,Schmied V,Kettle C,Sneddon A,Dahlen HG

更新日期：2014-07-18 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:External cephalic version (ECV) is recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to convert a breech fetus to vertex position and reduce the need for cesarean delivery. The goal of this study was to determine the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, from society's perspective, of EC...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tan JM,Macario A,Carvalho B,Druzin ML,El-Sayed YY

更新日期：2010-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan African women are often treated as a single group in epidemiological studies of immigrant birth outcomes, potentially masking variations across countries. METHODS:Cross-sectional population-based study of 432,567 singleton births in Victoria, Australia comparing mothers born in one of four East ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Belihu FB,Davey MA,Small R

更新日期：2016-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is a serious matter which threatens maternal and fetal health. The aim of this study was to develop a grounded theoretical model of women's experience of IPV during pregnancy and how they handle their situation. METHOD:Ten interviews with women who had experi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Finnbogadóttir H,Dykes AK,Wann-Hansson C

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal mortality comprises an increasing proportion of childhood deaths in the developing world. Essential newborn care practices as recommended by the WHO may improve neonatal outcomes in resource limited settings. Our objective was to pilot a Helping Babies Breathe and Essential Care for Every Baby (HBB ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Perez K,Patterson J,Hinshaw J,Escobar C,Parajon D,Parajon L,Bose C

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects 10-20 percent of women, and can begin any time during first year after delivery lasting for months. Social support may decrease risk of depression during pregnancy for women. However, literature shows that the amount of social support received durin...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kim TH,Connolly JA,Tamim H

更新日期：2014-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was undertaken with the objective of comparing efficacy and safety for two different regimens using misoprostol for induction of labour. METHODS:The study was set in two different hospitals in the region of Zeeland, Denmark, and designed as a prospective cohort study. Nulliparous women with unrip...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Eriksson A,Jeppesen S,Krebs L

更新日期：2020-02-07 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: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: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:The rate of multiple pregnancies in IVF/ICSI ranges from 20 to 30%. The incidence of preterm birth in multiple pregnancies is as high as 60% and is even higher in pregnancies conceived after IVF & ICSI. The effect of progesterone on prevention of preterm birth in twins is controversial. Our group has proven ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Aboulghar MM,El-Faissal Y,Kamel A,Mansour R,Serour G,Aboulghar M,Islam Y

更新日期：2020-06-09 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:Prenatal risk stratification of women with previous cesarean section (CS) by ultrasound thickness measurement of the lower uterine segment (LUS) is challenging. There is a wide range of proposed cutoff values and a valuable algorithm for selection before birth is not available. Using 3 T magnetic resonance i...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Hoffmann J,Exner M,Bremicker K,Grothoff M,Stumpp P,Stepan H

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00