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Trimester-specific association of maternal prenatal physical activities with risk of preterm birth: a prospective pre-birth cohort study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
This study aimed to examine the trimester-specific association of maternal prenatal physical activities (PA) with risk of preterm birth (PTB). We recruited 2080 women during the first trimester and conducted follow-ups during the second and third ...
Jiajin Hu +9 more
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Artificial intelligence application in the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth by cervical length in the first trimester of pregnancy: Comparison of three measurement methods

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives The current study evaluates the efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted measurement of cervical length (CL) in predicting spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB), comparing the traditional single‐line and two‐line methods with the innovative AI‐line method in the first trimester of pregnancy. Materials and Methods This study is a
Yi‐yun Tai +4 more
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Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth

Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012
Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. It is also the main directed cause of neonatal death globally(1).
Piya Chaemsaithong +2 more
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Safeguarding maternal health against extreme heat in India: A policy analysis of state‐level heat action plans

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study identifies and characterizes policy measures across Indian states to protect pregnant and lactating women from extreme heat exposure through a thematic analysis of state‐level heat and climate adaptation plans. Methods Using content analysis, we systematically reviewed publicly available Heat Action Plans (HAPs) (N = 19 ...
Gabriela De Jesus Cipriano Flores +4 more
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Breastfeeding in term and preterm infants with and without growth restriction: A 50‐year analysis of incidence and duration

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to analyze breastfeeding rates and duration in relation to preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and demographics over five decades. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 1559 individuals (aged 4–52 years) and their parents from the University Medical Center Mainz, Germany.
Achim Fieß +10 more
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Direct versus referred admission to the maternity hospital due to preeclampsia: Does it influence pregnancy outcomes?

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This study describes maternal and perinatal outcomes of women with preeclampsia (PE) according to hospital admission characteristics: referral from lower complexity settings or directly admitted at the reference hospital. Methods This is a cross‐sectional study considering women with PE who were admitted for childbirth between ...
Juliana da‐Costa‐Santos +13 more
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Intrapartum oral azithromycin for maternal infection prophylaxis and the risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A secondary analysis of the A‐PLUS trial

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective A single oral dose of azithromycin (AZM) given during labor to women planning a vaginal delivery reduced maternal infections including sepsis, with a stronger effect in sub‐Saharan Africa than South Asia. Since maternal infection contributes to labor dysfunction and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), we evaluated the effect of AZM on the ...
Larissa Sidze +37 more
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Impact of gestational weight gain on perineal injury and obstetric anal sphincter injury among underweight primiparous women

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between gestational weight gain (GWG) and perineal trauma in primiparous women with a pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI) <18.5. Methods This retrospective cohort study included primiparous women with singleton, vertex deliveries at a tertiary medical center (2012–2023).
Itamar Gilboa +6 more
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Emerging applications of artificial intelligence for obstetric ultrasound: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The WHO recommends that all pregnant women receive an ultrasound (US) scan prior to 24 weeks gestation to encourage early identification of various conditions, such as fetal anomalies, multiple gestation, and placental abnormalities; however, global access to US remains limited.
Vani Gupta +3 more
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Preterm assisted vaginal births and associated maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective study in a tertiary hospital

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This study compares maternal and neonatal outcomes between preterm vacuum and forceps‐assisted vaginal births and evaluates preterm outcomes between those <34 + 0 weeks gestation to those ≥34 + 0. Methods This study is a single‐center retrospective cohort study of all singleton assisted vaginal births during 2014–2021. Delivery data
Caroline Leps +7 more
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