Traveller mothers: Obstetric and neonatal outcomes in an Irish maternity unit
Abstract Objective Travellers' ethnicity was only formally acknowledged by the Irish State in 2017. They experience persistent racism and discrimination, resulting in poorer outcomes in terms of health, education, employment, and accommodation. Previous studies have reported higher rates of infant mortality and stillbirths among Traveller mothers. This
Nessa Hughes +7 more
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The impact of metal cup size on neonatal and maternal morbidity in vacuum‐assisted deliveries
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether metal cup size influences maternal and neonatal morbidity in vacuum‐assisted deliveries (VAD). Materials and Methods Retrospective cohort at a single tertiary center (2011–2022) comparing 60‐mm versus 50‐mm Malmström cups. A 1:1 matched cohort analysis balanced maternal and obstetric variables.
Matan Anteby +6 more
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Effects of intrathecal opioids use in cesarean section on breastfeeding and newborns’ weight gaining [PDF]
Objective: To assess the association between intrapartum intrathecal opioid use and breastfeeding and weight gain following cesarean section. Materials and methods: The prospective double-blinded study was conducted on term pregnant women, undergoing ...
Anbarafshan, Mohammad +6 more
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New architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background: A multidisciplinary committee composed of a panel of experts, including a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Institute of Architects, has suggested that the delivery room (DR) and the neonatal intensive care units (NICU)
Aleandri, Vincenzo +7 more
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From the Cradle to the Labor Market? The Effect of Birth Weight on Adult Outcomes [PDF]
Lower birth weight babies have worse outcomes, both short-run in terms of one-year mortality rates and longer run in terms of educational attainment and earnings.
Kjell Salvanes +2 more
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Abstract Objective To evaluate whether expectant management of late preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) in patients colonized with Group B streptococcus (GBS) is associated with an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Study Design This cohort study analyzed data from singleton pregnancies complicated by late PPROM between
Elior Eliasi +6 more
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Perbandingan Luaran Bayi (Berat Badan dan Apgar Score) pada Preeklamsia Berat dan Preeklamsia Berat dengan Komplikasi Hellp Syndrome [PDF]
Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan luaran bayi (berat badan dan APGAR Score) pada preeklamsia berat dan preeklamsia berat dengan komplikasi HELLP Syndrome.
, dr. D. Dewi Nirlawati +2 more
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Abstract Objective To evaluate the interobserver agreement among midwives for the classification of intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) tracings and their main parameters—that is, fetal heart rate baseline, variability and decelerations—according to the 2015 FIGO guidelines.
Serena Neri +5 more
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Abstract Objective To examine maternal and neonatal outcomes in women aged 35 years and older compared with those under 35 years following planned vaginal breech deliveries. Methods This study encompassed all vaginally intended breech deliveries at the Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine at Goethe University Hospital in Frankfurt from ...
Bilal Alemi +8 more
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Frequent Use of Fresh Frozen Plasma Is a Risk Factor for Venous Thrombosis in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants: A Matched Case-control Study [PDF]
Percutaneously inserted central catheters (PICCs) are often used in neonatal medicine. Venous thrombosis (VT) is one of the complications associated with PICC use. According to some reports, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) may be a risk factor for VT.
Fujimura, Masanori +3 more
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