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Failures in childbirth care [PDF]

, 2010
The study, first published in 2003, looks at the root causes of adverse events and near misses in obstetrics at seven hospital maternity units by interviewing 93 members of staff, identifying the areas of mismanagement in each case and thematically ...
Ashcroft, B
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Differences in prediction of adverse perinatal outcome in term pregnancies by choice of fetal growth reference: A validation study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this study of 1 126 059 pregnancies, we find evidence of comparable predictive ability for adverse perinatal outcomes across four fetal growth references, but with notable differences in sensitivity and false positive rate (FPR). The WHO reference demonstrated balanced performance in detecting at‐risk fetuses, suggesting its suitability for clinical
Linda Lindström, Fredrik Ahlsson, Ove Axelsson, Michaela Granfors, Erik Lampa, Maria Nelander, Anna‐Karin Wikström   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of severe maternal morbidity between pregnancy with subclinical hypothyroidism and overt hypothyroidism

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this cross‐sectional study, pregnancy with subclinical hypothyroidism was associated with higher rates of severe maternal morbidity at delivery compared with overt hypothyroidism, including cardio‐pulmonary morbidity and eclampsia. This association was especially seen among younger age, Black individuals, prepregnant hypertension, and obesity ...
Laurel S. Aberle, Katherine E. Bayard, Kimberly M. Juarez, Jennifer A. Yao, Shinya Matsuzaki, Tatsuya Miyake, Aaron D. Masjedi, Rachel S. Mandelbaum, Caroline T. Nguyen, Joseph G. Ouzounian, Koji Matsuo   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adverse Neonatal Outcomes Following Planned Vaginal Birth Compared to Planned Caesarean Birth: A Population‐Based Study

Acta Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To compare adverse outcomes in neonates born by planned vaginal birth to those born by planned caesarean section. Method This retrospective cohort study analysed data from southern Sweden between 1995 and 2015, using the perinatal revision South Register.
Viktoria El Radaf, Wilma Pettersson, Johanna Brondin, Charles Savona‐Ventura, Tahir Mahmood, Mehreen Zaigham   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Visual acuity in low birth weight (1500-2500 g) neonates [PDF]

, 1992
Binocular grating acuity was tested in 138 low birth weight (LBW) neonates (birth weights ranging from 1500 to 2500 g) by means of the prototype version of the Acuity Card Procedure. No surrounding screen was used.
Arduini, Atkinson, Atkinson, Baraldi, Bekedam, Birch, Brown, Dobson, Dobson, Dobson, Dubowitz, Fantz, Groenendaal, Heersema, Kloosterman, Mc.Donald, Mohn, Mohn, Mohn, Norcia, Norcia, Paneth, Porciatti, Van den Wijngaard, Van Hof-Van Duin, Van Hof-van Duin, Van Hof-van Duin, Van Hof-van Duin   +27 more
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Maternity Care Providers Perspectives and Experiences of Obstetric Violence in Low‐, Middle‐ and High‐Income Countries: An Integrative Review

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the perspectives and experiences of maternity care providers regarding obstetric violence across low‐, middle‐, and high‐income countries. Design An integrative review of the literature. Methods A systematic literature search in CINAHL, Medline (via Ovid), SCOPUS, and the Cochrane Library was conducted from 2014 to 2024. Further
Emma C. Collins, Elaine S. Burns, Hazel Keedle, Hannah G. Dahlen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparison of Synthetic Osmotic Dilators and Pharmacologic Agents for Cervical Ripening in Induction of Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Given the rising number of studies on synthetic osmotic dilators, there is a lack of comprehensive reviews for their use compared with other commonly used cervical ripening methods. This study aimed to examine the maternal and neonatal safety and efficacy in cervical ripening and labor induction using synthetic osmotic dilators compared ...
Gi Wook Ryu, Sun‐Young Park
wiley   +1 more source

Maternal Dietary Inflammatory Index and Biomarkers of Inflammation at Birth

Maternal &Child Nutrition, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We evaluated the association between the inflammatory potential of the maternal diet during pregnancy and levels of inflammatory biomarkers measured in cord blood and maternal serum at birth. Dietary inflammatory potential was calculated using the energy‐adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E‐DII) in the French EDEN and ELFE birth cohorts ...
Courtney Dow, Rosalie Delvert, Blandine de Lauzon‐Guillain, Judith van der Waerden, Laetitia Davidovic, Olfa Khalfallah, Susana Barbosa, Marie‐Aline Charles, Cédric Galera, Barbara Heude   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do Birthweight‐For‐Gestational Age Centiles Predict Serious Neonatal Morbidity and Neonatal Mortality?

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Studies show that foetal and birthweight‐for‐gestational age centiles are poor predictors of serious neonatal morbidity and neonatal mortality (SNMM) in univariable models. Objective We assessed the predictive performance of multivariable SNMM models based on maternal/pregnancy characteristics, with and without birthweight centiles.
Sid John, K. S. Joseph, John Fahey, Shiliang Liu, Sarka Lisonkova, Michael S. Kramer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Twin Pregnancies—Emergency Cerclage in the Second Trimester and Delivery of Second Twins 110 and 123 Days Later

Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background: Since the 1980s, the global twinning rate has risen to about 1.6 million twin pairs annually due to the widespread use of IVF. Twin pregnancies carry a higher risk of complications compared to singleton pregnancies, with cervical insufficiency being a significant concern that can lead to preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcomes.
Iakovos Soussis, Efi Roboti, Andreas Bazeos, Sara Sousi, Neratzoula Sakka, Stavros Fotopoulos   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source