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Fetal size, gestational age, and cognitive performance at 5 years in term‐born children: Four national cohorts' study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Fetal size and gestational age are essential factors to consider when determining the timing of delivery between mothers and obstetricians in term pregnancies. Previous studies have shown that both fetal size and gestational age have associations with cognitive or academic outcomes.
Xuan Zhao, Robert Eves, Siobhan Quenby, Sakari Lemola, Dieter Wolke   +4 more
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Unusual Presentation of Cervical Tear With Prolapse After Vaginal Delivery

Clinical Case Reports
Cervical tears, though rare, can occur during childbirth and may lead to complications such as cervical prolapse. While cervical prolapse is occasionally observed in obstetric emergencies, it is exceedingly rare when combined with ischemia and partial ...
John Lugata, Bariki Mchome
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Cost-effective safe motherhood interventions in low-income countries: a review [PDF]

This paper reviews studies providing evidence of the cost-effectiveness of safe motherhood interventions in low-income countries. The economic case for investing in safe motherhood interventions is also examined.
Matthew Jowett
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Placental Structure in Preterm Birth Among HIV-Positive Versus HIV-Negative Women in Kenya. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundPreterm birth (PTB) is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Recent data suggest that in addition to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) increases the risk of PTB.
Cohen, Craig R, Fisher, Susan J, McMaster, Michael T, Obimbo, Moses M, Ogeng'o, Julius A, Ong'ech, John, Qureshi, Zahida, Zhou, Yan   +7 more
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Duration and mode of delivery: Does maternal sleep matter?

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Poor sleep quality in late pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for operative deliveries. In this study, we investigated the associations between maternal sleep throughout pregnancy and its impact on both the duration and mode of delivery.
Hilla Parttimaa, E. Juulia Paavonen, Laura Perasto, Hasse Karlsson, Linnea Karlsson, Päivi Polo‐Kantola   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Men’s knowledge of obstetrics danger sign and associated factors in low-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific Reports
Obstetric danger signs refer to unexpected signs that arise during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period, indicating potential complications that require immediate medical attention. Globally, approximately 15% of pregnant women experience such
Tadele Emagneneh, Chalie Mulugeta, Betelhem Ejigu, Abebaw Alamrew, Esuyawkal Mislu, Wagaw Abebe, Sefineh Fenta Feleke   +6 more
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Effects from a single application of photobiomodulation on pain intensity from perineal trauma related to childbirth: A randomized controlled trial

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of a single photobiomodulation (PBM) application on perineal pain and healing in women in the immediate postpartum period. Methods Randomized controlled trial, double‐blind, two‐center, with 60 postpartum women with perineal trauma and pain scoring 4 or more on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS).
Edna Jéssica Lima Gondim, Simony Lira Nascimento, Maria Victória Candida Gaitero, Ticiana Aparecida Alves Mira, Andrea Vasconcelos Gonçalves, Fernanda Garanhani Surita   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics Symptoms of Imminent Eclampsia: A case Referent Study from a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania [PDF]

, 2012
\ud \ud Maternal mortality in developing coun- tries is unacceptably high with eclampsia being con- sistently among the top causes. As yet, primary pre- vention of this complication is not possible since causes of pre-eclampsia are largely unknown and ...
France, John, Muganyizi, Projestine S.
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Induced abortion in the world: 2. Present views on pregnancy termination

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Abortion was practiced in most cultures for millennia, but was often disapproved and banned. The 20th century witnessed a progressive conditional legalization, often with limitations for the duration of pregnancy. Legalizing abortion was driven by multiple factors, including a desire to limit population growth, the emergence of movements that ...
Giuseppe Benagiano, Kristina Gemzell‐Danielsson, Marwan Habiba, Salvatore Mancuso, Shantha Shantha‐Kumari   +4 more
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Associations of CRP and PCT levels with obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a prospective study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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, Pinar Calis, A. Gokcen Artiktay, Canan Yilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source