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Induced abortion, pregnancy loss and intimate partner violence in Tanzania: a population based study. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND: Violence by an intimate partner is increasingly recognized as an important public and reproductive health issue. The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence is associated with ...
Filippi, V.   +16 more
core   +2 more sources

Thrombophilia in pregnancy: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Growing evidence suggests that thrombophilia is associated with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, methodological limitations have made it difficult to obtain a clear overview of the overall risks.
Lowe, G.D.O.   +11 more
core   +1 more source

A protocol for a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for recurrent miscarriage [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

open access: yesHRB Open Research, 2020
Recurrent miscarriage (RM) was recently re-defined by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) as the loss of two or more consecutive pregnancies.
Marita Hennessy   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring first‐time mothers' experiences and knowledge about behavioural risk factors for stillbirth

open access: yesHealth Expectations, 2023
Background Modifiable factors such as substance use, lack of attendance at antenatal care, overweight or obesity and sleeping position are associated with a higher risk of stillbirth.
Tamara Escañuela Sánchez   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A combination of the HLA-DRB1*03 phenotype and low plasma mannose-binding lectin predisposes to autoantibody formation in women with recurrent pregnancy loss

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2023
IntroductionIt is documented that a series of autoantibodies can be detected with increased frequency in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and they may impact the pregnancy prognosis negatively.
Caroline Nørgaard-Pedersen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

University students’ awareness of causes and risk factors of miscarriage: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesBMC Women's Health, 2018
Background Spontaneous miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy, occurring in up to 20% of pregnancies. Despite the prevalence of miscarriage, little is known regarding peoples’ awareness and understanding of causes of pregnancy loss. The
Indra San Lazaro Campillo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Facilitators and barriers influencing weight management behaviours during pregnancy: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research

open access: yesBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Obesity and overweight are considered risk factors for a range of adverse outcomes, including stillbirth. This study aims to identify factors reported by women influencing weight management behaviours during pregnancy.
Tamara Escañuela Sánchez   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A protocol for a systematic review of behaviour change techniques used in the context of stillbirth prevention [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

open access: yesHRB Open Research, 2022
Background: Stillbirth is a devastating pregnancy outcome that affects approximately 3.5 per 1000 births in high-income countries. Previous research has highlighted the importance of focusing prevention efforts on targeting risk factors and vulnerable ...
Molly Byrne   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Parents and clinicians: partners in perinatal bereavement research –experiences from the International Stillbirth Alliance Conference 2017

open access: yesResearch Involvement and Engagement, 2019
In recent years, there has been a global call to reduce the numbers of preventable stillbirths and increase public awareness about the incidence and impact of pregnancy loss. The lived experiences of bereaved parents have much to contribute to developing
Rachel Rice   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soluble Flt-1 and PlGF: new markers of early pregnancy loss? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Recent data have indicated a relationship between placental oxygen and angiogenic protein levels in the first trimester of normal pregnancies. Our objective was to investigate if maternal serum levels of angiogenic factors Soluble vascular endothelial ...
Michelle Swer   +26 more
core   +2 more sources

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