Predictors of mothers' postpartum body dissatisfaction based on demographic and fertility factors.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partner infection is a significant factor in preventing mother-to-child syphilis transmission. We compared pregnancy outcomes between syphilis discordant and syphilis concordant couples. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective study among 3076 syphilis-positive women who received syphilis screening together wi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Zhang XH,Chen YM,Sun Y,Qiu LQ,Chen DQ

更新日期：2019-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are the most common medical disorders in pregnancy and the greatest single cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Ethnicity appears to be a significant risk factor for pregnancy related mortality and for severe maternal morbidity. Most of the complications caused by ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ouasmani F,Engeltjes B,Haddou Rahou B,Belayachi O,Verhoeven C

更新日期：2018-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Almost 99% of pregnancy or childbirth-related complications globally is estimated to occur in developing regions. Yet, little is known about the demographic impact of maternal causes of death (COD) in low-and middle-income countries. Assuming that critical interventions were implemented such that maternal mo...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Abubakari SW,Bawah AA,Nettey EO,Apraku EA,Zandoh C,Amenga-Etego S,Asante KP,Owusu-Agyei S,Badasu DM

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of short and long-term morbidity for affected infants, including consequences of fetal growth restriction and iatrogenic prematurity. In Brazil, this is a special problem as PE accounts for 18% of preterm births (PTB). In the PREPARE (Prematurity REduction by Pre-eclampsia ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Dias MAB,De Oliveira L,Jeyabalan A,Payne B,Redman CW,Magee L,Poston L,Chappell L,Seed P,von Dadelszen P,Roberts JM,PREPARE Research Group.

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world, at 789 deaths per 100,000 live births. The majority of these deaths are due to complications during labor and delivery. Institutional delivery under the care of skilled attendants is a proven, effective intervention to avert some deat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bayo P,Belaid L,Tahir EO,Ochola E,Dimiti A,Greco D,Zarowsky C

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Canadian policies regarding the implementation and public coverage of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) are heterogeneous and shifting, with NIPT being publicly covered for high-risk pregnancies in some provinces, but not others. Such a diverse and evolving policy landscape provides fertile ground for exa...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Birko S,Ravitsky V,Dupras C,Le Clerc-Blain J,Lemoine ME,Affdal AO,Haidar H,Laberge AM

更新日期：2019-01-10 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:Gestational diabetes (GDM) has been associated with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes in women after the pregnancy. Recognition of the factors differentiating the women at highest risk of progression to overt disease from those who remain normoglycemic after gestational diabetes is of key importance for ta...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Huopio H,Hakkarainen H,Pääkkönen M,Kuulasmaa T,Voutilainen R,Heinonen S,Cederberg H

更新日期：2014-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A study was done to explore the attitudes of relevant health care professionals (HCP) towards the provision of intensive care for periviable and extremely premature babies. METHODS/DESIGN:Applying a constructivist grounded theory methodology, HCP were interviewed about their attitudes towards the provision ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ireland S,Ray R,Larkins S,Woodward L

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enemas are used during labour in obstetric settings with the belief that they reduce puerperal and neonatal infections, shorten labour duration, and make delivery cleaner for attending personnel. However, a systematic review of the literature found insufficient evidence to support the use of enemas. The obje...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cuervo LG,Bernal Mdel P,Mendoza N

更新日期：2006-03-19 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:Infection induced-inflammation and other risk factors for spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) may cause a redox imbalance, increasing the release of free radicals and consuming antioxidant defenses. Oxidative stress, in turn, can initiate intracellular signaling...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Martin LF,Moço NP,de Lima MD,Polettini J,Miot HA,Corrêa CR,Menon R,da Silva MG

更新日期：2017-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) is a relevant question for a large number of women due to the internationally rising Caesarean section (CS) rate. There is a great deal of research based on quantitative studies but few qualitative studies about women's experiences. METHOD:A metasynthesis based o...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lundgren I,Begley C,Gross MM,Bondas T

更新日期：2012-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although infectious diseases still account for a high burden of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, simultaneous investigations on multiple infections affecting maternal and child health are missing. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional, single-centre pilot study in a rural area of Ghana to ass...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Völker F,Cooper P,Bader O,Uy A,Zimmermann O,Lugert R,Groß U

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic susceptibility to tobacco smoke might modify the effect of smoking on pregnancy outcomes. METHODS:We conducted a case-control study of 543 women who delivered singleton live births in Kaunas (Lithuania), examining the association between low-level tobacco smoke exposure (mean: 4.8 cigarettes/day) du...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Danileviciute A,Grazuleviciene R,Paulauskas A,Nadisauskiene R,Nieuwenhuijsen MJ

更新日期：2012-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Violence against women is an international public health concern and a violation of women's rights. Domestic violence can first occur, and increase in frequency and severity, during and after pregnancy. Healthcare providers have the potential to identify and support women who experience domestic violence. We...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McCauley M,Head J,Lambert J,Zafar S,van den Broek N

更新日期：2017-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although maternal nutrient status influences all aspects of fetal development including the brain, the impact of micronutrient supplementation on the baby's mental function is a topic of debate. This systematic review assesses the effect of single and multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy o...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Leung BM,Wiens KP,Kaplan BJ

更新日期：2011-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Progress towards attaining the maternal mortality and maternal health targets set by Millennium Development Goal 5 has been slow in most African countries. Assessing antenatal care and institutional delivery service utilization and their determinants is an important step towards improving maternal health car...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Melaku YA,Weldearegawi B,Tesfay FH,Abera SF,Abraham L,Aregay A,Ashebir Y,Eshetu F,Haile A,Lakew Y,Kinsman J

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed at determining the predictive value of human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone levels on pregnancy outcomes in patients receiving in vitro fertilization due to fallopian tube associated infertility. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 854 cycles due to fallopian t...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Bo W,Zhang N,Wang L,Guo Y,Wu H

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No previous studies have examined the effect of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) on early infant growth. The objective was to study infant growth patterns of babies born to mothers with PIH at 28 and 42 days postpartum. METHODS: DESIGN:We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of 16,93...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Baulon E,Fraser WD,Piedboeuf B,Buekens P,Xiong X

更新日期：2005-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnant women in American Samoa have a high risk of complications due to overweight and obesity. Prenatal care can mitigate the risk, however many women do not seek adequate care during pregnancy. Low utilization of prenatal care may stem from low levels of satisfaction with services offered. Our objective ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Adeyinka O,Jukic AM,McGarvey ST,Muasau-Howard BT,Faiai M,Hawley NL

更新日期：2017-11-16 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:Screening for, diagnosis and management of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is often performed in multidisciplinary collaboration. However, variation in screening methods, diagnosis and management of IUGR may lead to confusion. In the Netherlands two monodisciplinary guidelines on IUGR do not fully ali...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Verfaille V,de Jonge A,Mokkink L,Westerneng M,van der Horst H,Jellema P,Franx A,IRIS study group.

更新日期：2017-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the utilisation, equity and determinants of full antenatal care (ANC), defined as 4 or more antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and consumption of iron folic acid (IFA) for a minimum of 100 days, in India. METHODS:We analysed a sample of 190,898 women from India's Nation...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kumar G,Choudhary TS,Srivastava A,Upadhyay RP,Taneja S,Bahl R,Martines J,Bhan MK,Bhandari N,Mazumder S

更新日期：2019-09-05 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:The Caesarean section (C-section) rate is used as an indicator for availability and utilization of life-saving obstetric services. The purpose of the present study was to explore changes in C-section rates between 1995 and 2011 by area, place of delivery and maternal socioeconomic factors in Mozambique. MET...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Long Q,Kempas T,Madede T,Klemetti R,Hemminki E

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. The Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a low-technology, first-aid compression device which, when added to standard hypovolemic shock protocols, may improve outcomes for women with hypovolemic shock secondary to obstetric hemor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Miller S,Fathalla MM,Ojengbede OA,Camlin C,Mourad-Youssif M,Morhason-Bello IO,Galadanci H,Nsima D,Butrick E,Al Hussaini T,Turan J,Meyer C,Martin H,Mohammed AI

更新日期：2010-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Rissanen AS,Jernman RM,Gissler M,Nupponen IK,Nuutila ME

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality, accounting for one quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide. Estimates of its incidence in the literature vary widely, from 3 % to 15 % of deliveries. Uterotonics after birth are the only intervention that has been shown to be effective in p...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sentilhes L,Daniel V,Darsonval A,Deruelle P,Vardon D,Perrotin F,Le Ray C,Senat MV,Winer N,Maillard F,Deneux-Tharaux C

更新日期：2015-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The successful implementation of maternal vaccination relies on results of clinical trials, considering the prenatal and postnatal attendance at selected healthcare institutions. This study evaluated factors influencing maternal/infant access to healthcare facilities to identify potential barriers to partici...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Madhi SA,Rivera LM,Sáez-Llorens X,Menéndez C,Carrim-Ganey N,Cotton MF,Katzman D,Luttig MM,Candelario R,Baker S,Roychoudhury M

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00