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Maternal outcomes according to fetal head station at diagnosis of the second stage of labor
Abstract Objective This study determines the association between fetal head station (FHS) at the diagnosis of the second stage of labor and adverse maternal outcomes. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single university‐affiliated tertiary medical center from 2011 to 2023, including singleton vertex deliveries at ≥ 37 weeks of ...
Itamar Gilboa +6 more
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Abstract Objective Preterm labor is a multifactorial syndrome with diverse etiologies such as infection, inflammation, uteroplacental dysfunction, stress, and immune dysregulation. Identifying women at high risk remains a challenge, and multivariate prediction models have been developed to enhance risk stratification.
Ester del Barco +12 more
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Abstract Objective This study describes the establishment and assesses the early outcomes of a novel urogynecology fellowship training program in a low‐resource setting at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), with the aim of informing similar efforts in other low‐resource settings. Methods We conducted a mixed‐methods implementation and
Musa Kayondo +10 more
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Associations of CRP and PCT levels with obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a prospective study
Background C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels may be elevated under inflammatory conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the cutoff values for CRP and PCT levels during pregnancy and to evaluate the associations of any ...
Merve Ates +6 more
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BackgroundThe rising incidence of complications linked to labor analgesia underscores the need for targeted strategies to improve maternal outcomes. Staged nursing, a tiered approach to assessment and care, has been proposed to enhance safety and reduce ...
Xiang Ling +4 more
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Abstract Objective This study evaluates trends in adherence with home blood pressure (BP) monitoring in a cohort of Ghanaian pregnant women. Methods In this prospective cohort study, participants were pregnant women receiving antenatal care at a tertiary hospital in Ghana.
Emma R. Lawrence +10 more
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Abstract Background Prior cesarean delivery (CD) is a leading indication for repeat CD and a key driver of rising cesarean rates in Sub‐Saharan Africa. Evidence on associations between prior CD and adverse outcomes in low‐resource settings remains limited.
Leevan Tibaijuka +9 more
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Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine the interrelationships among parenting behaviors, breastfeeding participation, and breastfeeding attitudes of mothers and fathers in the postpartum period and to identify the sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with these variables.
Büşra Cengiz +1 more
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Abstract Objective To determine the impact of minor trauma during pregnancy on adverse pregnancy outcome in primiparous women. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single, tertiary university‐affiliated medical center between 2012 and 2023. Primiparous women aged 18 to 45 years who experienced minor trauma (Injury Severity Score ≤ 9)
Maayan Maor +5 more
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Postpartum febrile morbidity following vacuum‐assisted birth: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether vacuum‐assisted birth (VAB) independently increases the risk of postpartum febrile morbidity, identifying a potentially modifiable contributor to maternal infectious morbidity. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a university‐affiliated tertiary maternity center between 2011 and 2023.
Itamar Gilboa +5 more
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