Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) and perineal trauma in primiparous women with a pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI) <18.5. Methods This retrospective cohort study included primiparous women with singleton, vertex deliveries at a tertiary medical center (2012–2023).
Itamar Gilboa +6 more
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Perspectives of women, healthcare providers and health managers on Group Antenatal Care implementation in Geita, Tanzania: A qualitative study. [PDF]
Kinyina A +18 more
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Emerging applications of artificial intelligence for obstetric ultrasound: A scoping review
Abstract Background The WHO recommends that all pregnant women receive an ultrasound (US) scan prior to 24 weeks gestation to encourage early identification of various conditions, such as fetal anomalies, multiple gestation, and placental abnormalities; however, global access to US remains limited.
Vani Gupta +3 more
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Mothers' experiences of support during a structured breastfeeding support programme in antenatal care: a lifeworld hermeneutic study. [PDF]
Blixt I +3 more
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Abstract Background Violence against women is a global issue rooted in gender inequities, requiring coordinated responses within the healthcare system. However, both providers and users face significant challenges in effectively implementing interventions to address it.
Odette del Risco Sánchez +3 more
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Evaluation of postnatal outcomes from a group antenatal care intervention in Nigeria: a quasi-experimental study. [PDF]
Evans WD +6 more
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Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Hikaru Imatake +4 more
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Accounting for overdispersion in skilled antenatal care: Identifying determinants using Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2022 data. [PDF]
Akib MMH, Azrin F, Pal B, Billah MM.
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Misinformation and women's health: Rebuilding trust in evidence‐based care
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Zainab Al‐Jawahiri
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Abstract Introduction Pre‐eclampsia (PE) involves systemic endothelial dysfunction and microvascular injury, yet routine obstetric care lacks noninvasive readouts of maternal microvascular health. We evaluated whether hypertensive retinopathy (HR) detected during pregnancy is associated with maternal disease severity and adverse neonatal outcomes ...
Gabriele Saccone +6 more
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