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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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Obstetric Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Immediate Skin to Skin Contact after Cesarean Birth [PDF]

, 2018
Despite the strong evidence supporting immediate skin to skin contact (SSC) after birth, research suggests that patients who undergo cesarean births do not have the same opportunities for SSC as patients who undergo vaginal births.
Balatero, Joelene Sarmiento
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Syphilis in pregnancy: A practical guide for prenatal care providers

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Syphilis during pregnancy remains a persistent global public health challenge. Untreated or inadequately treated syphilis infection during pregnancy contributes significantly to preventable perinatal morbidity and mortality. In the last five years, a resurgence of syphilis among pregnant women in several regions has led to a concerning rise in
Audrey Anne Desjardins, Eliana Amaral, Jezid Miranda, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Maria Luisa Martins, Edward Buga, David Aronoff, Deborah Money, Isabelle Boucoiran, for the FIGO Committee on Infections During Pregnancy and FIGO Committee on Health Systems Strengthening   +9 more
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Transvaginal hemiperitoneal cervical cerclage for cervical insufficiency: A single‐center retrospective study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Cervical insufficiency (CI) is thought to be responsible for 8% of miscarriages and preterm births. Cervical cerclage is the main treatment for CI. There are different approaches to cervical cerclage, and it is particularly important to find a method of cervical cerclage that is simple to perform and results in better pregnancy ...
Xin Zhao, Meicheng Wang, Le Cai, Yan Sun, Yansong Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fetomaternal outcomes among pregnant women with diabetes mellitus in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital: A five-year review

Ibom Medical Journal
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the oldest diseases known and is among the largest global health emergencies of 21st century. It is associated with adverse obstetric outcome.
Gaya SA, Ahmed ZD, Mukhtar S
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Fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. [PDF]

, 2019
Kumar, D, Kumar, N
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FIGO recommendations on objective measurement of blood loss after birth for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, particularly in resource‐constrained and remote settings. The cornerstone of reducing PPH‐related morbidity and mortality lies in its early recognition, timely treatment, and adherence to evidence‐based protocols, all of which are heavily dependent on an ...
Ferdousi Begum, Albaro J. Nieto‐Calvache, Dietmar Schlembach, Justus Hofmyer, Jose Palacios‐Jaraquemada, Ajey Bhardwaj, Maria A. Suarez, Juan M. Burgos‐Luna, Jolly Beyeza‐Kashesya, Akaninyene E. Ubom, Alison Wright, FIGO Committee on Childbirth and PPH   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetrical aspects in congenital ichtyosis [PDF]

, 2016
We present a case of congenital ichthyosis because obstetrical literature is scarce and most obstetricians could need a reminder and update. Congenital ichthyosis (CI) comprises a variety of skin disorders characterised by abnormal keratinization of the ...
Dehaene, Isabelle, Page, Ann-Sophie, Page, Geert   +2 more
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Pregnancy complicated by a large prolapsing cervical fibroid requiring antepartum vaginal myomectomy—A case report

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Samantha Taylor, Ashley Tshala, Violaine Marcoux   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gender inequity in postpartum hemorrhage: A public health issue

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, disproportionately affects women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), highlighting the deep‐rooted gender related inequities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes.
Anne‐Beatrice Kihara, Monica Oguttu, Ahmet Metin Gülmezoglu, Albaro Jose Nieto‐Calvache, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Cherrie Evans, Diana Ramasauskaite, Zechariah J. Malel, Dietmar Schlembach, Ines Nunes, Bo Jacobsson, Jolly Beyeza‐Kashesya, Ferdousi Begum, Alison Wright, for the FIGO Committee on Childbirth and Postpartum Hemorrhage   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source