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Origins of neonatal intensive care in the UK [PDF]
Chaired by Professor Robert Boyd, this seminar reviewed the development and changes in care of the newborn in the UK over the past 50 years. Advances in techniques were described, such as mechanical ventilation, total parenteral nutrition and continuous ...
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Abstract To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum stress (PPS) and identify associated risk factors among mothers of preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. We conducted a secondary analysis of data collected from 255 mothers with preterm and LBW infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Korle ...
John Pellegrino +6 more
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Behavioral state and the premature’s readiness performance to begin oral feeding
Objective: to evaluate the influence of behavioral states on the readiness of the premature infant to initiate breastfeeding. Methods: the study was transversal, observational and descriptive with 51 premature infants, attended at the Neonatal Intensive
Cristina Ide Fujinaga +6 more
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Gout in pregnancy: Obstetric and neonatal outcomes
Abstract Objective The pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by gout have yet to be evaluated in a population‐based study. We sought to evaluate the obstetric and neonatal outcomes in pregnant patients with gout using a national population database.
Sam Amar +3 more
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Background Preterm birth is one of the global most common causes of mortality among infants, especially in developing countries. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine the maternal risk factors related to the birth of preterm infants ...
Leila Jafarpour +4 more
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Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare +7 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir +3 more
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Antenatal dexamethasone for late preterm delivery: Rate of complete course and neonatal outcomes
Abstract Objective This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess the rate of complete dexamethasone administration among late preterm deliveries and its impact on neonatal outcomes. Methods We reviewed medical records of 1500 late preterm deliveries (gestational age 34–36 + 6 weeks) between January 2018 and December 2020, analyzing baseline ...
Piyamon Srisakulpanich +3 more
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Validation of Parenting Stress Scale for Mothers of Premature Infants in Iran
Background and purpose: Preterm birth is a stressful situation for parents and the infant, which may lead to difficulties in mother-infant relationships and disturb emotional and cognitive development in infants.
Somayeh Habibpour +5 more
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