The “costly son” hypothesis: Sons exacerbate obstetrical dilemmas in humans and other mammals
Abstract Human childbirth has often been considered uniquely difficult among mammals, yet recent evidence suggests that obstructed labor and fetopelvic disproportion are widespread across placental mammals. Here, we propose the “costly son” hypothesis: because male offspring are typically larger at birth, they impose greater obstetric risk on mothers ...
Nicole D. S. Grunstra +1 more
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Predictors of Suspected Developmental Delay Identified Through Screening During the First Year of Life Among Special Newborn Care Unit Graduates in Rural North India. [PDF]
Sharma GK, Sharma V, Chaudhary S.
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Abstract All infant mammals must suckle in order to effectively acquire milk from a nipple. Yet, not all infants are able to do so. Preterm infants in particular face significant feeding challenges, often failing to establish successful breastfeeding due to complex neurophysiologic challenges.
Max Sarmet +9 more
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Determinants and spatial distribution of early newborn care in Somalia: evidence from the 2020 Somalia health and demographic survey. [PDF]
Ali AO +6 more
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Essential Newborn Care Virtual Simulations for Skills Retention in Newborn Care.
Umoren RA +18 more
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Assessment of Home-based Newborn Care in A Rural Block of Odisha Using a Structured Framework: A Concurrent Mixed-method study. [PDF]
Pal D +6 more
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Effect of gain- versus loss-framed messages on improving newborn care practices among mothers: a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Abdissa HG +5 more
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Organising maternal and newborn care in high-income countries: a scoping review of organisational elements and their association with outcomes. [PDF]
Liebregts J +9 more
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Perceptions and experiences of women and providers on barriers and facilitators of quality emergency obstetric and newborn care services in public hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: A phenomenological qualitative study. [PDF]
Damme TG, Abeya SG, Demissie DB.
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