abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the differences in cardiovascular disease, extracardiac anomalies and outcomes between fetuses with levocardia and dextrocardia. METHODS:Clinical demographics, prenatal features, postnatal characteristics and the outcomes of fetuses with levocardia or dextrocardia were recorded and analyzed. ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wang X,Shi Y,Zeng S,Zhou J,Zhou J,Yuan H,Wang L,Shi W,Zhou Q

更新日期：2017-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Companionship during labor is known to have both physical and psychosocial benefits to mother and baby. Sri Lanka made a policy decision to allow a labour companion in 2011. However, implementation has been unsatisfactory. Given the leading role Obstetricians play in the implementation of policy, a study was...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Senanayake H,Wijesinghe RD,Nayar KR

更新日期：2017-11-22 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: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:Neonatal infections caused by unsafe umbilical cord practices account for the majority of neonatal deaths in Nigeria. We examined the trends in umbilical cord care practices between 2012 and 2015 that coincided with the introduction of chlorhexidine digluconate 7.1% gel in Bauchi and Sokoto States. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Abegunde D,Orobaton N,Beal K,Bassi A,Bamidele M,Akomolafe T,Ohanyido F,Umar-Farouk O,Danladi S

更新日期：2017-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the reduction in maternal deaths globally, maternal mortality rates remain unacceptably high, particularly in some regions of the world. In sub-Saharan Africa, maternal mortality rates have even increased recently, with 201,000 deaths in 2015 as compared to 179,000 in 2013. Use of a skilled birth att...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Shimamoto K,Gipson JD

更新日期：2017-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper analyzes the strategies used by activist health professionals in Argentina who justify providing abortion despite legal restrictions on the procedure. These "insider activists" make a case for abortion rights by linking pregnancy termination to a woman's ability to exert agency at a key point in h...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McReynolds-Pérez J

更新日期：2017-11-08 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：BACKGROUND:Antenatal care (ANC) is an important health service for women in developing countries, with numerous proven benefits. Global coverage of ANC has steadily increased over the past 30 years, in part due to increased community-based outreach. However, commensurate improvements in health outcomes such as reductio...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Phillips E,Stoltzfus RJ,Michaud L,Pierre GLF,Vermeylen F,Pelletier D

更新日期：2017-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of the particularly severe perinatal outcomes associated with antenatal Zika virus infection, it is important for prenatal care providers to communicate Zika virus risks and strategies for prevention to their patients. Although face-to-face communication is ideal, clinic visits may not allow for in-d...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ellingson MK,Bonk CM,Chamberlain AT

更新日期：2017-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) normally presents genital bleeding in the puerperal period, and severe hydronephrosis rarely presents during pregnancy. We report a rare case of severe ureteral obstruction accompanied by uterine artery pseudoaneurysm in the early second trimester of pregnancy, which was s...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Amano T,Tokoro S,Tsuji S,Inoue T,Kimura F,Murakami T

更新日期：2017-09-25 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:In an era of worldwide population displacement, recent studies have identified strong associations between social situations and perinatal outcomes among immigrants. Little is known about the effect of maternal social background on pregnancy outcomes. The Human Development Index (HDI) assesses the following ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Garcia-Tizon Larroca S,Arevalo-Serrano J,Duran Vila A,Pintado Recarte MP,Cueto Hernandez I,Solis Pierna A,Lizarraga Bonelli S,De Leon-Luis J

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite marked improvements over the last few decades, maternal mortality in Tanzania remains among the world's highest at 454 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Many factors contribute to this disparity, such as a lack of attendance at antenatal care (ANC) services and low rates of delivery at a healt...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kaufman MR,Harman JJ,Smelyanskaya M,Orkis J,Ainslie R

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During pregnancy, the hyperdynamic physiology of circulation can exacerbate many cardiovascular disorders. Congestive heart failure (CHF) usually occurs during late pregnancy, which is significantly associated with a high level of maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortalities. The profile of women who de...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Chang YJ,Ho CH,Chen JY,Wu MP,Yu CH,Wang JJ,Chen CM,Chu CC

更新日期：2017-09-12 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: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:Geographical inequalities in perinatal health and child welfare require attention. To improve the identification, and care, of mothers and young children at risk of adverse health outcomes, the HP4All-2 program was developed. The program consists of three studies, focusing on creating a continuum for risk se...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Waelput AJM,Sijpkens MK,Lagendijk J,van Minde MRC,Raat H,Ernst-Smelt HE,de Kroon MLA,Rosman AN,Been JV,Bertens LCM,Steegers EAP

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse events from intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) are poorly documented yet essential to inform clinical practice for neonatal group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease prevention. In this systematic review, we appraised and synthesised the evidence on the adverse events of IAP in the mother and/or her ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Seedat F,Stinton C,Patterson J,Geppert J,Tan B,Robinson ER,McCarthy ND,Uthman OA,Freeman K,Johnson SA,Fraser H,Brown CS,Clarke A,Taylor-Phillips S

更新日期：2017-07-26 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: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:The cesarean section (CS) rate has increased over recent decades with poor guideline adherence as a possible cause. The objective of this study was to explore barriers and facilitators for delivering optimal care as described in clinical practice guidelines. METHODS:Key recommendations from evidence-based g...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Melman S,Schreurs RHP,Dirksen CD,Kwee A,Nijhuis JG,Smeets NAC,Scheepers HCJ,Hermens RPMG

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When faced with an unintended pregnancy, some women choose to undergo an unsafe abortion, while others do not. This choice may depend on long-term contraception that shapes the fertility goals of women, along with many other risk factors. We assessed the risk for unsafe abortion associated with contraceptive...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Arambepola C,Rajapaksa LC

更新日期：2017-06-29 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:The Auckland Stillbirth study demonstrated a two-fold increased risk of late stillbirth for women who did not go to sleep on their left side. Two further studies have confirmed an increased risk of late stillbirth with supine sleep position. As sleep position is modifiable, we surveyed self-reported late pre...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Cronin RS,Chelimo C,Mitchell EA,Okesene-Gafa K,Thompson JMD,Taylor RS,Hutchison BL,McCowan LME

更新日期：2017-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has been linked to depression, but the preventive effect of n-3PUFAs supplementation on maternal depression needs further investigation. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a daily dose of n-3 PUFAs supplementation (fish oil) on the prevention of postpartum depres...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Vaz JDS,Farias DR,Adegboye ARA,Nardi AE,Kac G

更新日期：2017-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the mode of delivery between planned home versus planned hospital births and to determine if differences in intervention rates could be interpreted as over- or undertreatment. METHODS:Intervention and perinatal mortality rates were obtained for 679,952 low-risk women from the Dutch Perinatal Regi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van der Kooy J,Birnie E,Denktas S,Steegers EAP,Bonsel GJ

更新日期：2017-06-08 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:The oxysterol 27-hydroxycholesterol (27-OHC) plays an important role in the regulation of cholesterol homeostasis. Pregnancy pathologies like preeclampsia (PE), HELLP-syndrome (HELLP), intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy (ICP) are linked to disturbances in lipid m...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Winkler BS,Pecks U,Najjari L,Kleine-Eggebrecht N,Maass N,Mohaupt M,Escher G

更新日期：2017-04-04 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:To examine the preferences for comprehensive services and facilities in a new proposed birth center which will be established in a large Dutch city, specifically among pregnant women from different ethnic backgrounds. METHODS:The analyses of this study were based on a survey among 200 pregnant women living ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lescure D,Schepman S,Batenburg R,Wiegers TA,Verbakel E

更新日期：2017-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing institutional births rates and improving access to comprehensive emergency obstetric care are central strategies for reducing maternal and neonatal deaths globally. While some studies show women consider service availability when determining where to deliver, the dynamics of how and why institutio...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Maru S,Bangura AH,Mehta P,Bista D,Borgatta L,Pande S,Citrin D,Khanal S,Banstola A,Maru D

更新日期：2017-03-04 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma and pregnancy are both sources of anxiety for women. Although there has been a focus on physiological management of asthma and pregnancy, there has been little research on the impact that personalised support can have on asthma care during pregnancy. This systematic review and narrative synthesis of t...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Williamson GR,O'Connor A,Kayleigh EJ

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal sepsis is the third leading cause of deaths for infants in their first month of life. The newly cut umbilical cord can be a pathway for bacteria that can cause newborn sepsis and death. Optimal umbilical cord care practices for newborns and during the first week of life, especially in settings with ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Coffey PS,Brown SC

更新日期：2017-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent mothers aged 15-19 years are known to have greater risks of maternal morbidity and mortality compared with women aged 20-24 years, mostly due to their unique biological, sociological and economic status. Nowhere Is the burden of disease greater than in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unde...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Banke-Thomas OE,Banke-Thomas AO,Ameh CA

更新日期：2017-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical fetal weight estimation is a common practice in obstetrics. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of fetal weight estimation by midwives, and to identify factors that may lead to overestimation or underestimation of fetal weight. METHODS:A cohort prospective study in a Lebanese university hospit...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kesrouani A,Atallah C,AbouJaoude R,Assaf N,Khaled H,Attieh E

更新日期：2017-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Women with previous prenatal loss are at higher risk of preterm birth. A specialist antenatal clinic is considered as one approach to improve maternity and pregnancy outcomes. METHODS:A systematic review of quantitative, qualitat...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Malouf R,Redshaw M

更新日期：2017-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unhealthy nutrition and lifestyle contribute to the worldwide rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This also accounts for the reproductive population, in which unhealthy behavior affects fertility and pregnancy outcome. Maternal smoking, alcohol consumption and inadequate folic acid supplement use...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： van Dijk MR,Oostingh EC,Koster MP,Willemsen SP,Laven JS,Steegers-Theunissen RP

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Midwife facilitated, group models of antenatal care have emerged as an alternative to conventional care both within Australia and internationally. Group antenatal care can be offered in a number of different ways, however usually constitutes a series of sessions co-ordinated by a midwife combining physical a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kearney L,Kynn M,Craswell A,Reed R

更新日期：2017-01-19 00:00:00