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The Effect of Prenatal Stress on Birth Weight: Evidence from the al-Aqsa Intifada [PDF]
No previous study has attempted to estimate the effect of intrauterine exposure to armed conflict, a potential source of stress, on pregnancy outcomes. Drawing on data from the 2004 Palestinian Demographic and Health Survey, we examine the relationship ...
Daniel I. Rees, Hani Mansour
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Validation of the World Health Organization-5 well-being index; assessment of maternal well-being and its associated factors [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: The aim of this study was to validate the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5) in a sample of pregnant Iranian women, to explore the changes in maternal well-being from pregnancy to postpartum, and to determine the factors ...
Chaman, R. +3 more
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Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan +2 more
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Global prevalence of constipation during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Constipation is a common complication and an unpleasant experience during pregnancy. Due to hormonal factors, intestinal movements decrease during this time, causing the digestive system to malfunction. This study aims to explore the worldwide
Nader Salari +7 more
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An increase of elastic tissue fibers in blood vessel walls of placental stem villi and differences in the thickness of blood vessel walls in third trimester pre-eclampsia pregnancies [PDF]
, 2009 Özlem Baran +5 more
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The rising tide: Trends in induction of labor at term over a 5‐year period at a single centre
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 383-390, April 2025.Abstract Objective Induction of labor (IOL) is a controversial topic in contemporary obstetric practice, with some suggesting that the increase in elective induction (eIOL) as a potential contributor to increasing cesarean delivery (CD) rates. The objectives of this single‐center study were to examine the rates of IOL, trends in indications for IOL ...
Sarah M. Nicholson +7 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To compare outcomes of operative hysteroscopy for intrauterine adhesions between single and multiple procedures. Methods This was a retrospective cohort in a teaching hospital including women of childbearing age treated by operative hysteroscopy for intrauterine adhesions between January 2010 and May 2020.
Cécile Bleas +4 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Sexual dysfunction during pregnancy is a common problem, and can occur as the result of various physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that women experience during this period. Non‐pharmacologic treatments are recommended due to the restrictions on medications during this period.
Antonio Carlos Queiroz de Aquino +8 more
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Epidemiologic aspects of neural tube defects in South East Iran [PDF]
, 2006 Objectives: To investigate the rate of neural tube defects (NTDs) and their relation to gender, maternal age, consanguineous marriage, season, and drug consumption in Birjand, Iran.
Afshar, M., Farhud, D., Golalipour, M.J.
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