Maternal Weight after Childbirth versus Aging-Related Weight Changes [PDF]
, 2017 Background Pregnancy weight gain is believed to contribute to female overweight and obesity. However, most studies do not account for the changes in body weight expected to occur as women age.
Kapinos, Kandice A +2 more
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Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth [PDF]
, 2012 Background: Perineal trauma is common during childbirth and may be painful. Contemporary maternity practice includes offering women numerous forms of pain relief, including the local application of cooling treatments.
Begg, L +4 more
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A Systematic Scoping Review of Factors Contributing to Loss of Control Eating During Pregnancy
European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Evidence suggests loss of control eating (LOC) during pregnancy is prevalent and linked to adverse health consequences for birthing individuals and their offspring; however, factors underlying risk for prenatal LOC remain unclear.
Riley J. Jouppi +3 more
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New postnatal urinary incontinence: obstetric and other risk factors in primparae. [PDF]
, 2006 Objective To identify obstetric and other risk factors for urinary incontinence which occurs during pregnancy or after childbirth. Design Questionnaire survey of women. Setting Maternity units in Aberdeen (Scotland), Birmingham (England) and Dunedin
Glazener, Cathryn Margaret Anne +5 more
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Comparing postpartum stressors and social support level in primiparous and multiparous women [PDF]
Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2013 Background and aim: Postpartum period is an exclusive period after birth which can act as a potential stressor and could be accompanied with psychological disorders. Social support could play an important role in maternal mental health.
Parvin Salari +3 more
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 408-420, April 2025.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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Intrapartum epidural analgesia and breastfeeding: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND Anecdotal reports suggest that the addition of fentanyl (an opioid) to epidural analgesia for women during childbirth results in difficulty establishing breastfeeding.
Ellwood, David A +4 more
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Optimal timing for induction of labor in normotensive women: A retrospective cohort study
International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 365-371, April 2025.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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Trends and predictors of women's risk perception about medications that may cause birth defects [PDF]
, 2019 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the proportion of women who reported perception of medications as a risk for birth defects, whether perceptions have changed over time, and identify socioeconomic and medical factors that are independent ...
Samuelson, Mark
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Impact of the Nursing Home Visit to the newborn/ infant/family [PDF]
, 2018 Objective: To identify the impact of the home visit to the newborn/infant/family, when performed by nurses, on the health and well-being of the child and family.
Branca, Vera, Calado, Gabriela
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