abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent decades we have observed a remarkable increase in the rate of caesarean section (CS) in both developed and developing countries, especially in China. However, the real reasons for this phenomenon are uncertain. Notably, the number of women requesting elective CS without accepted valid medical indic...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Liu Y,Li G,Chen Y,Wang X,Ruan Y,Zou L,Zhang W

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this scoping review was to review the literature on healthcare provider provision of anti-D prophylaxis to RhD negative pregnant women in appropriate clinical situations in various healthcare settings. METHODS:A scoping review framework was used to structure the process. The following databas...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Fyfe TM,Ritchey MJ,Taruc C,Crompton D,Galliford B,Perrin R

更新日期：2014-12-10 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:This study aimed to assess fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) among RhD negative pregnant mothers using two techniques, Kleihauer-Betke (KBT) and Flow cytometry (FCM). To determine if patient-specific doses of prophylactic anti-D warrant further investigation in Ethiopia and wider Africa. METHODS:Hospital- based...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Urgessa F,Tsegaye A,Gebrehiwot Y,Birhanu A

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In rural Bangladesh, more than 75% of all births occur at home in the absence of skilled birth attendants. Population-based data are lacking on the burden and risk factors for obstetric complications in settings with low rates of institutional delivery. We sought to describe the prevalence of reported compli...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sikder SS,Labrique AB,Shamim AA,Ali H,Mehra S,Wu L,Shaikh S,West KP Jr,Christian P

更新日期：2014-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding is associated with significant positive health outcomes for mothers and infants. However, despite recommendations from the World Health Organization, exclusive breastfeeding for six months is uncommon. Increased breastfeeding support early in the postpartum period may be effective in improving ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McLachlan HL,Forster DA,Amir LH,Small R,Cullinane M,Watson LF,Shafiei T

更新日期：2014-10-03 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:Ethiopia's population policy specifically aims to reduce TFR from 7.7 to 4.0 and to increase contraceptive use from 4.0% to 44.0% between 1990 and 2015. In 2011, the use of contraceptive methods increased seven-fold from 4.0% to 27%; and the TFR declined by 38% to 4.8. The use of modern contraceptives is, ho...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Tebekaw Y,Aemro B,Teller C

更新日期：2014-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vasa praevia (VP) is an obstetric condition that is associated with significant perinatal mortality and morbidity. Although the incidence of VP is low, it is one of the few causes of perinatal death that can be potentially prevented through detection and appropriate care. The experience of women diagnosed wi...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Javid N,Sullivan EA,Halliday LE,Duncombe G,Homer CS

更新日期：2014-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:World Health Organization recommends a standard daily oral dose of iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements throughout pregnancy to begin as early as possible. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of use of antenatal IFA supplements, and the socio-demographic factors associated with the ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nisar YB,Dibley MJ,Mir AM

更新日期：2014-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite extensive research, a direct correlation between low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders has been elusive. Conflicting results are attributed to a lack of accurate and detailed data on PAE and incomplete information on contributing factors. The public heal...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Muggli E,O'Leary C,Forster D,Anderson P,Lewis S,Nagle C,Craig JM,Donath S,Elliott E,Halliday J

更新日期：2014-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The continuous rise in caesarean rates across most European countries raises multiple concerns. One factor in this development might be the type of care women receive during childbirth. 'Supportive care during labour' by midwives could be an important factor for reducing fear, tension and pain and decreasing...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Knape N,Mayer H,Schnepp W,zu Sayn-Wittgenstein F

更新日期：2014-09-02 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: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:Maternal counting of fetal movement is a popular and valuable screening tool of fetal wellbeing, however it is still not known what percentage of healthy pregnant women who gave birth to healthy term newborns had experienced decreased fetal movements during gestation and what maternal and fetal factors are a...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Sheikh M,Hantoushzadeh S,Shariat M

更新日期：2014-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adequate antenatal care is important to both the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Given South Africa's high rate of cellphone penetration, mobile health interventions have been touted as a potentially powerful means to disseminate health information. This study aimed to increase antenatal heal...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lau YK,Cassidy T,Hacking D,Brittain K,Haricharan HJ,Heap M

更新日期：2014-08-21 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:Women in pregnancy and postpartum have an increased vulnerability to develop an affective disorder. Affective disorders in pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of prematurity, dysmaturity (foetal weight below the 10th percentile as determined by ultrasound) and the development of postpartum depres...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Heller HM,van Straten A,de Groot CJ,Honig A

更新日期：2014-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited information is available concerning investigating the separate effect of teenage childbirth on medical issues in the antenatal and perinatal periods. Therefore, this study aimed to assess medical problems in antenatal and perinatal periods among early youth, adolescent and young adult mothers in Taiw...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Huang CC,Lin YC,Huang YT,Huang KH

更新日期：2014-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to identify high-yield screening risk factors for detecting maternal non-medical drug use during pregnancy. METHODS:A four year retrospective analysis was conducted at an academic medical center. Detailed chart review of both the newborn and mother's medical record was perfor...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Wood KE,Sinclair LL,Rysgaard CD,Strathmann FG,McMillin GA,Krasowski MD

更新日期：2014-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV-positive mothers are likely to exclusively breastfeed if they perceive exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) beneficial to them and their infants. Nevertheless, very little is known in Malawi about HIV-positive mothers' perceptions regarding EBF. In order to effectively promote EBF among these mothers, it is imp...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Kafulafula UK,Hutchinson MK,Gennaro S,Guttmacher S

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have investigated the impact of occupational risk factors on health outcomes among physicians. However, few studies have investigated the effects on pregnancy outcomes among physicians. In this study, we examined the association between working hours during pregnancy and pregnancy complicati...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Takeuchi M,Rahman M,Ishiguro A,Nomura K

更新日期：2014-07-23 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: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:To evaluate characteristics of venous hemodynamics, together with cardiac and arterial function, in uncomplicated pregnancies (UP), non-proteinuric gestational hypertension (GH) and preeclampsia (PE). METHODS:In this observational cross-sectional study, venous hemodynamics was assessed using a standardised ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Gyselaers W,Tomsin K,Staelens A,Mesens T,Oben J,Molenberghs G

更新日期：2014-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have suggested several risk factors for a negative birth experience among primiparas. Factors that are mentioned frequently include labour dystocia, operative intervention such as acute caesarean section or vacuum extraction, or the infant being transferred to neonatal care. Another important factor ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Ulfsdottir H,Nissen E,Ryding EL,Lund-Egloff D,Wiberg-Itzel E

更新日期：2014-06-18 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:The outcomes for women who give birth in hospital compared with at home are the subject of ongoing debate. We aimed to determine whether a retrospective linked data study using routinely collected data was a viable means to compare perinatal and maternal outcomes and interventions in labour by planned place ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Homer CS,Thornton C,Scarf VL,Ellwood DA,Oats JJ,Foureur MJ,Sibbritt D,McLachlan HL,Forster DA,Dahlen HG

更新日期：2014-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Documentation in medical records fulfills key functions, including management of care, communication, quality assurance and record keeping. We sought to describe: 1) rates of standard prenatal care as documented in medical charts, and given the higher risks with excess weight, whether this documentation vari...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： McDonald SD,Machold CA,Marshall L,Kingston D

更新日期：2014-06-13 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:In 2009 the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care funded the implementation of province-wide fetal fibronectin testing in Ontario hospitals. This paper reports results from the provincial evaluation that sought to describe the experience of fetal fibronectin testing from the perspective of women with...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Peterson WE,Sprague AE,Reszel J,Walker M,Fell DB,Perkins SL,Dunn SI,Johnson M

更新日期：2014-06-04 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:The vast majority of maternal deaths in low-and middle-income countries are preventable. Delay in obtaining access to appropriate health care is a fairly common problem which can be improved. The objective of this study was to explore the association between delay in providing obstetric health care and sever...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Pacagnella RC,Cecatti JG,Parpinelli MA,Sousa MH,Haddad SM,Costa ML,Souza JP,Pattinson RC,Brazilian Network for the Surveillance of Severe Maternal Morbidity study group.

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childbirth assistance in highly technological settings and existing variability in the interventions performed are cause for concern. In recent years, numerous recommendations have been made concerning the importance of the physiological process during birth. In Spain and Catalonia, work has been carried out...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Escuriet R,Pueyo M,Biescas H,Colls C,Espiga I,White J,Espada X,Fusté J,Ortún V

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Geophagy, a form of pica, is the deliberate consumption of soil and is relatively common across Sub-Saharan Africa. In Tanzania, pregnant women commonly eat soil sticks sold in the market (pemba), soil from walls of houses, termite mounds, and ground soil (kichuguu). The present study examined geophagy pract...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Nyanza EC,Joseph M,Premji SS,Thomas DS,Mannion C

更新日期：2014-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contemporary obstetrics in sub-Saharan Africa is yet to meet the analgesic needs of most women during child birth for a satisfactory birth experience and expectedly, obstetricians have a major role to play in achieving this. METHODS:This was a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study of 151 obstetricians ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Lawani LO,Eze JN,Anozie OB,Iyoke CA,Ekem NN

更新日期：2014-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reliable, timely information is the foundation of decision making for functioning health systems; the quality of decision making rests on quality data. Routine monitoring, reporting, and review of cesarean section (CS) indications, decision-to-delivery intervals, and partograph use are important elements of ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Landry E,Pett C,Fiorentino R,Ruminjo J,Mattison C

更新日期：2014-04-12 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: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:The literature shows a variable and inconsistent relationship between socioeconomic position and preterm birth. We examined risk factors for spontaneous and iatrogenic preterm birth, with a focus on socioeconomic position and clinical risk factors, in order to explain the observed inconsistency. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：BMC pregnancy and childbirth

authors： Joseph KS,Fahey J,Shankardass K,Allen VM,O'Campo P,Dodds L,Liston RM,Allen AC

更新日期：2014-03-27 00:00:00