Abstract Introduction The objective of this study was to develop and validate a preterm birth (PTB) prediction model to optimize the timing of antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) administration in patients at risk of spontaneous PTB. Methods Secondary analysis of the nuMoM2b (Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: Monitoring Mothers‐to‐Be) prospective cohort
Moti Gulersen +12 more
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Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes Following Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Term Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM): Evidence From a Systematic Review. [PDF]
Adam M +4 more
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Maternal outcomes following prenatal spina bifida repair: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract Objective Prenatal surgical interventions for neural tube defects have been shown to improve fetal outcomes but are associated with previously poorly quantified maternal risk, which is inherently dependent on the surgical approach used. We hypothesized that a meta‐analysis would enable objective quantitation of maternal risk and safety ...
Nikan Zargarzadeh +11 more
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The rate of stillbirth and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Girma D +6 more
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Association of COVID‐19 mitigation measures with preterm birth and cervical length: A cohort study
Abstract Background We have previously reported that, in metropolitan Melbourne, mitigation measures implemented to mitigate SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission were associated with a reduced preterm birth (PTB) rate, both in spontaneous and iatrogenic births <34 weeks.
Nicole Au +8 more
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Analysis of Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Obstetric Surgeries at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Sree S, B M L, V A.
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Optimizing Maternal Microbiome: Role in Improved Conception and Pregnancy Outcome
Maternal microbiome optimization: Minimized risk and simple corrective steps. ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the role of optimizing the maternal microbiome in improving pregnancy outcomes, focusing on preconception and early gestation, and to propose practical diagnostic and preventive strategies, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC ...
Eytan R. Barnea +7 more
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Determinants of Birth Asphyxia Among Newborns at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Central Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study. [PDF]
Alemayehu T +6 more
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The Actual State of Sexual Dysfunction in Newlywed Men Starting to Try for a Baby in Japan
We found that 139 (19.3%) in 719 newlywed men or men just before marriage were identified as having sexual dysfunction at our bridal examination. It was considered that men who are older, obese, or exhibit depressive symptoms are likely to experience sexual dysfunction before the initiation of fertility treatment.
Ayumu Taniguchi +6 more
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