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Labor pain is not only an unpleasant mental experience, but one of the most important factors that may negatively affect the course of labor and the well-being of the fetus. Over the years, many techniques for relieving labor pain have been developed, ranging from non-pharmacological (acupuncture, TENS, hypnosis...), through opioids and aeriform ...
Zaneta Jastrzebska-Stojko+1 more
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Thrombocytopenia in pregnant women
Thrombocytopenia is one of the two most common hematological problems in pregnant women. It is defined as the platelet (PLT) count below 150 × 103/μL. Gestational incidental thrombocytopenia (GIT) represents about 75% of thrombocytopenia cases in pregnancy and it is believed that GIT is secondary to accelerated platelet destruction and increased plasma
Marek Gogacz+8 more
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The comparative clinical course of pregnant and non-pregnant women hospitalised with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 infection [PDF]
Introduction: The Influenza Clinical Information Network (FLU-CIN) was established to gather detailed clinical and epidemiological information about patients with laboratory confirmed A(H1N1)pdm09 infection in UK hospitals.
Bannister, B.+13 more
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Vaccinations for Pregnant Women [PDF]
In the United States, eradication and reduction of vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization has directly increased life expectancy by reducing mortality. Although immunization is a public priority, vaccine coverage among adult Americans is inadequate.
Geeta K. Swamy, R.P. Heine
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A prospective cohort study comparing the reactogenicity of trivalent influenza vaccine in pregnant and non-pregnant women [PDF]
Background: Influenza vaccination during pregnancy can prevent serious illness in expectant mothers and provide protection to newborns; however, historically uptake has been limited due to a number of factors, including safety concerns.
A Legge+29 more
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Brucellosis in Pregnant Women [PDF]
Brucella species occasionally cause spontaneous human abortion, but theories regarding whether they do so more frequently than do other infectious pathogens remain controversial. We reviewed 92 pregnant women who presented with acute brucellosis at a Saudi Arabian hospital.
M W Mah, M Y Khan, Ziad A. Memish
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Influenza in pregnant women [PDF]
Pregnant and recently postpartum women with influenza are more likely to develop severe illness and die than the general population, based on data from seasonal influenza and from the influenza pandemics of 1918 to 1919, 1957 to 1958, and 2009 to 2010.
Ana Maria Veja+4 more
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Vaccination of pregnant women for their protection and the protection of the fetus and the child is not common. Health professionals' prejudices about immunization of pregnant women increase the concerns of women and their families. Such behavior is not supported by scientific data.
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Background Offspring of women with diabetes in pregnancy are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), potentially mediated by epigenetic mechanisms.
Azadeh Houshmand-Oeregaard+8 more
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Prevalence and related factors of substance use during pregnancy: A study from Southeast Iran [PDF]
Introduction Substance abuse in women has an increasing trend in all socio-economic classes. In addition to the fetal consequences, this problem has many other economic and social consequences as well.This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ...
Abedin Iranpour+6 more
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