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Risk factors of early spontaneous preterm birth despite carrying a cervical pessary in singleton pregnancies with a short cervix: Development of a risk prediction model

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X
: Introduction: We aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors of spontaneous preterm birth in pessary carriers with singleton pregnancies and a short cervix in the mid-trimester of pregnancy.
Carme Merced, Laia Pratcorona, Teresa Higueras, Mireia Vargas, Esther Del Barco, Judit Solà, Elena Carreras, Maria Goya   +7 more
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The effects of socioeconomic status and indices of physical environment on reduced birth weight and preterm births in Eastern Massachusetts [PDF]

, 2008
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work
Schwartz Joel, Schwartz, Joel, Schwartz, J, Zeka, A, Steve J Melly, Melly, SJ, Melly Steve J, Zeka Ariana, Zeka, Ariana, Joel Schwartz, Melly, Steven, Ariana Zeka   +11 more
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Temperature and heat‐load exposure effects on preterm births: Insights from a population‐based study using distributed lag non‐linear models

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Preterm birth presents a substantial health, psychological, and economic burden worldwide. Environmental factors, including temperature fluctuations, are known to influence the risk of preterm birth. This study aimed to investigate the association between high temperatures and heat load and preterm births. Methods Using a time‐series
Bernard Barzilay, Ibrahim Abu‐Kishk, Haim Bibi, Dan Waisman, Sharon Daniel   +4 more
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Prediction of Spontaneous Preterm Birth

, 2002
Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a major goal in obstetrics to lower the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth (SPB) and related neonatal morbidity and mortality. One of the principal objectives is to discover early markers that would allow us to identify subgroups of patients at high risk of SPB and ...
Karolien Dijkstra, Karolien Van Den Brekel-Dijkstra   +1 more
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Impact of Scotland's smoke-free legislation on pregnancy complications: retrospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2012
<b>Background:</b> Both active smoking and environmental tobacco smoke exposure are associated with pregnancy complications. In March 2006, Scotland implemented legislation prohibiting smoking in all wholly or partially enclosed public ...
Mackay Daniel F., Haw, S.J., Nelson Scott M., Pell, J.P., Pell, Jill, Mackay, D.F., Jill P Pell, Nelson, Scott M, Daniel F Mackay, Nelson, S.M., Pell Jill P., Mackay, Daniel F, Sally J Haw, Haw, Sally, Haw Sally J., Scott M Nelson   +15 more
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Intertwin birth weight discordance, mode of delivery, and fetal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between intertwin birth weight discordance and fetal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies, and to assess its relationship with mode of delivery. Methods This retrospective cohort study included twin pregnancies delivered at a tertiary referral center.
Ana Martínez‐Zarco, Javier Sánchez‐Romero, José Eliseo Blanco‐Carnero, Paz Crespo‐Bañón, Romina Sol Liandro, Miriam Pertegal‐Ruiz, Walter Plasencia‐Acevedo, Aníbal Nieto‐Díaz, Catalina de Paco‐Matallana   +8 more
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Severe maternal and neonatal morbidity or mortality in forceps versus cesarean birth in the second stage of labor: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Approximately one in four first‐time mothers reach the second stage of labor but cannot have a spontaneous vaginal birth, necessitating an intervention such as forceps to facilitate birth. Objective This study synthesizes evidence comparing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) and neonatal morbidity or mortality (SNMM) following forceps ...
Irina I. Oltean, Abirami Kirubarajan, Giulia M. Muraca   +2 more
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Maternal Oral Health Status and Preterm Low Birth Weight at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: A Case-Control Study. [PDF]

, 2007
The study examined the relationship between oral health status (periodontal disease and carious pulpal exposure (CPE)) and preterm low-birth-weight (PTLBW) infant deliveries among Tanzanian-African mothers at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Tanzania ...
Mumghamba, Elifuraha G S, Karim P Manji, Manji Karim P, Elifuraha GS Mumghamba, Manji, Karim P, Mumghamba Elifuraha GS   +5 more
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Association between maternal pre‐pregnancy body mass index and maternal and neonatal outcomes in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) of the mother before pregnancy and the growth of weight during pregnancy are both important perinatal health determinants. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between the maternal BMI and obstetric and ...
Randa Elsayed, Eman Al Ali, Rawabi AlAbdulgader, Shouq ALshuwayfie, Hasna Almutawa, Zahra Alhawaj, Bayan Albesher, Fatimah Almuaybid   +7 more
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The effects of designation and volume of neonatal care on mortality and morbidity outcomes of very preterm infants in England : retrospective population-based cohort study [PDF]

, 2014
Objective: To examine the effects of designation and volume of neonatal care at the hospital of birth on mortality and morbidity outcomes in very preterm infants in a managed clinical network setting.
Draper, E S, Petrou, Stavros, Marlow, N, Marlow, Neil, Arulampalam, Wiji, Morgan, A. S., W. Arulampalam (7661012), Modi, N., S. Santhakumaran (7682309), Draper, Elizabeth S., Draper, ES, Elizabeth S. Draper (7243004), Morgan, AS, Santhakumaran, S, S. Petrou (7627187), Petrou, S, A. S. Morgan (7661015), Neonatal Data Analysis Unit and the NESCOP Group (7682312), S. I. Watson (7661009), Modi, N, N. Modi (7625024), Watson, Samuel I., Arulampalam, W, N. Marlow (7608419), Santhakumaran, S., Watson, SI, Watson, S I, Morgan, A S   +27 more
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