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Prevalence and Probable Risk Factors for Preterm Birth: A Hospital Based Study
Background and objectives: The preterm birth rates are still high commonly in poor communities which contributed to high infantile co-morbidities and mortalities. The aim of this study was to measure prevalence of preterm birth in a singletertiary center
Hero Mustafa Muhammed +2 more
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Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare +7 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective Labor induction is offered to reduce the risk of stillbirth at late term (41+0 to 41+6) but earlier induction in normotensive singleton pregnancies is supported by weak evidence. The aim of the present study was to investigate the optimal timing for induction in normotensive women.
Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir +3 more
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Objective: To assess the risk of recurrent preterm birth following spontaneous extreme preterm birth between 16+0 - 27+6 weeks. Methods: A nationwide retrospective cohort study was conducted with data from the Perinatal Registry of the Netherlands.
Annabelle L. Van Gils +6 more
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Abstract Stillbirths affect millions of pregnancies every year worldwide, and obstruction of the umbilical cord blood flow is one of the main causes of fetal death. This review provides a clinico‐pathological overview of cord abnormalities potentially associated with antepartum stillbirth, describing the mechanism determining the death and addressing ...
Laura Avagliano +3 more
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The Association Between Advanced Maternal Age and Short Interpregnancy Intervals on Preterm Labor [PDF]
Background: Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and infant mortality and has become a major health concern due to the increasing rates of infant deaths in the United States (WHO, 2017). Studying maternal risk factors for preterm labor provides
Burns, Hannah N., DuChanois, Kristi L.
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Abstract Background The prevalence of iron deficiency with anemia and iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) during pregnancy have not been summarized, and evidence of the direct association of IDWA with adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) are unknown.
Lucky O. Lawani +6 more
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Traveller mothers: Obstetric and neonatal outcomes in an Irish maternity unit
Abstract Objective Travellers' ethnicity was only formally acknowledged by the Irish State in 2017. They experience persistent racism and discrimination, resulting in poorer outcomes in terms of health, education, employment, and accommodation. Previous studies have reported higher rates of infant mortality and stillbirths among Traveller mothers. This
Nessa Hughes +7 more
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Abstract Background Increased use of operative vaginal birth (OVB; forceps and vacuum) has been proposed as a strategy to avoid cesarean birth (CB) among individuals who elect a trial of labour after CB (TOLAC). The relative maternal safety of OVB and CB in individuals with a TOLAC is poorly understood. Objective To summarize the available evidence and
Irina I. Oltean +2 more
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