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KIDS COUNT Indicator Brief: Reducing Infant Mortality [PDF]

, 2009
Examines U.S. infant mortality trends by race/ethnicity and among industrialized nations. Outlines strategies to improve women's health, ensure timely prenatal care, address racial/ethnic disparities, and continue prevention efforts past the first ...
Barbara Shore, Rima Shore
core  

Therapeutic role of nifedipine in threatened preterm labor: Current evidence and future perspectives

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Preterm birth occurs in approximately 10% of all pregnancies, and is not only the leading cause of neonatal mortality but also a major contributor to short‐ and long‐term morbidities due to immaturity. Preterm birth has also been linked to an increased risk of maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, making it a critical concern ...
Hikaru Imatake, Yoshitsugu Chigusa, Haruta Mogami, Satoshi Morita, Masaki Mandai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Brainstem auditory evoked potentials in late preterm infants at term-equivalent age

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2015
To detect differences between late preterm and term infants in the brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) variables that predispose to neurodevelopmental abnormalities, 36 late preterm infants and 87 term infants were recruited.
Chae Ku Jo, Myo Jing Kim
doaj  

International disparities in use of antenatal magnesium sulfate and antenatal steroids for the preterm baby

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Antenatal magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) and antenatal steroids (ANS) are evidence‐based interventions that reduce risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm babies. They are recommended in clinical guidelines internationally. However, we have limited information on how well they are being implemented.
Hannah B. Edwards, Erika M. Edwards, David Odd, Jelena Savović, Sarah Dawson, Mark Adams, Angelika Berger, Paul Corcoran, Jose Maria de Andrade Lopes, Luigi Gagliardi, R. Kishore Kumar, Rajesh Sharma, Lloyd Tooke, Frank de Vocht, Karen Luyt   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cesarean delivery on maternal request and Robson classification

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To describe the types of cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR), and to analyze the distribution of delivering types according to the Robson Classification (RC) and the distribution of comorbidities among the different groups of delivering types. Methods Cross‐sectional study using electronic records of deliveries that occurred
Cristine Moreira Silva Benetti, Célia José Laice Sitoe Muhandule, Laura Bianchini Fogulin, Helymar Da Costa Machado, Eliana Amaral   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Obstetrical outcomes in pregnant patients following a gluten‐free diet: A prospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Concerns have been raised about the nutritional adequacy of a gluten‐free (GF) diet during pregnancy, specifically in the absence of celiac disease, and its impact on fetal development. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between a GF diet during pregnancy and obstetrical outcomes, with further sensitivity ...
Amelia Srajer, Meghan Harris, Jessry Santos, Jessica Dalere, James A. King, Janice C. Skiffington, Donna Slater, Lara Leijser, Amy Metcalfe   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure and perinatal outcomes post‐human papillomavirus cervical screening: A longitudinal cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study examines the associations between the loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes among women who have undergone primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening. Methods In this longitudinal cohort study, women who received HPV screening and were followed up in a randomized trial ...
Quan Hong, Laurie W. Smith, Lily Proctor, Lovedeep Gondara, Saiful Alam, Darrel Cook, Eduardo L. Franco, Mel Krajden, Ruth Elwood Martin, Elisabeth McClymont, Joy Melnikow, Stuart Peacock, Gavin Stuart, Gina S. Ogilvie, Anna Gottschlich   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity among preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Background This study was designed to investigate the risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among the preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).Methods This retrospective study included 225 preterm infants with BPD who were ...
Haiyan Zhang, Yunhong Jiang, Xinkai Zhang, Linna Su, Yu Yu, Lili Li, Dongyun Liu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

NuViva: Development of postpartum nutrition and exercise program implementing the FIGO pregnancy passport to reduce cardiometabolic risk

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Pregnancy provides a unique opportunity to identify women at increased risk of future chronic disease, as adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, placental complications, and fetal growth restriction are associated with later cardiometabolic morbidity. However,
Nikki M. W. Lee, So‐Ling C. Lau, Panda Hoi Yin Li, Kit Ying Tsoi, Liona C. Poon   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial intelligence for personalized multiple micronutrient supplementation in maternal health

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Maternal undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain pervasive, contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes and long‐term health risks for mothers and offspring. Multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) during pregnancy has demonstrated benefits, including reduced risks of low birth weight, small‐for‐gestational‐age births, and ...
Gabriel Davis Jones, Aris T. Papageorghiou, Hassan Shehata, Hema Divakar, Eline M. Van der Beek, Vyta Senikas, Justin C. Konje, Anne‐Beatrice Kihara, Moshe Hod, on behalf of the FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source