Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence of abnormal scar formation after cesarean section and evaluate its effects on quality of life (QoL) and postpartum depression risk. Methods A nationwide cross‐sectional study of 991 women aged 18–45 years at 6–18 months post‐cesarean section was conducted in Japan. Participants completed validated measures
Yosuke Sugita +10 more
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The comparison of perinatal clinical characteristics between severe small for gestational age and mild small for gestational age according to the latest birth curve in China. [PDF]
Guo Y, Zhang H, Kang J, Sun Y, Yang H.
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Improving blood glucose in late preterm and small for gestational age infants: the use of dextrose 40% gel. [PDF]
Polo Perucchin P +7 more
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External validation of calculator for cesarean delivery during induction of labor
Abstract Objective To validate a published risk calculator to predict cesarean delivery (CD) among singletons undergoing induction of labor. Methods Our retrospective cohort study included singletons undergoing induction of labor. A predicted CD score was calculated for each individual based on a previously developed calculator.
Claudia J. Ibarra +6 more
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Routine 36-week scan: prediction of small-for-gestational-age neonate. [PDF]
Adjahou S +5 more
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Uncovering the role of genetic polymorphisms in cervical insufficiency
Pathways and genes implicated in CI pathogenesis. Abstract Cervical insufficiency (CI) is characterized by spontaneous dilation of the cervix in the absence of painful uterine contractions in the mid‐trimester, leading to premature delivery. It is responsible for up to 20% of second trimester pregnancy losses, mostly <24 weeks.
Kallirhoe Kalinderi +3 more
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Umbilical cord serum metabolomics identifies amino acid alterations associated with impaired linear growth in small for gestational age infants. [PDF]
Inoue M +4 more
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Abstract Objective Syphilis and HIV in pregnancy contribute to adverse birth outcomes in Africa. Benzathine penicillin G remains an effective treatment for syphilis in pregnancy, yet gaps persist in timely treatment. The aim of this study was to compare factors associated with adverse birth outcomes among pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis in ...
Albert Manasyan +6 more
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Prediction of small-for-gestational age and fetal growth restriction at routine ultrasound examination at 35-37 weeks' gestation. [PDF]
Lopian M +5 more
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Abstract Background Cervical insufficiency (CI) is thought to be responsible for 8% of miscarriages and preterm births. Cervical cerclage is the main treatment for CI. There are different approaches to cervical cerclage, and it is particularly important to find a method of cervical cerclage that is simple to perform and results in better pregnancy ...
Xin Zhao +4 more
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