Can single progesterone concentration predict miscarriage in early pregnant women with threatened miscarriage: a systematic review and meta-analysis
About 25% of pregnant women experience bleeding in the early stage, and half of them eventually progress to pregnancy loss. Progesterone serves as a useful biomarker to predict miscarriage in threatened miscar... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yi Gong, Tong Jiang, Yang Sun, Guo-Lin Wu, Bu-Wei Han, Ying Shi, Shan Guan and Jian Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pressure to provide milk among mothers of very low birth weight infants: an explorative study
Pump-dependent mothers of very low birth weight (VLBW, (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 13, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Isabella Schwab, Till Dresbach, Tim Ohnh äuser, Dirk Horenkamp-Sonntag and Nadine Scholten Tags: Research Source Type: research
A prenatal case misunderstood as specimen confusion: 46,XY/46,XY chimerism
Chimerism results from the fusion of two zygotes in a single embryo, whereas mosaicism results from mitotic errors in a single zygote. True human chimerism is rare, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the li... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lin Chen, Li Wang, Yang Zeng, Daishu Yin, Feng Tang, Dan Xie, Hongmei Zhu, Lingping Li and Jing Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Risk factors of adverse birth outcomes among a cohort of pregnant women in Coastal Kenya, 2017 –2019
Adverse birth outcomes particularly preterm births and congenital anomalies, are the leading causes of infant mortality globally, and the burden is highest in developing countries. We set out to determine the ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Harriet Mirieri, Ruth Nduati, Jeanette Dawa, Lydia Okutoyi, Eric Osoro, Cyrus Mugo, Dalton Wamalwa, Hafsa Jin, Dufton Mwaengo, Nancy Otieno, Doris Marwanga, Mufida Shabibi, Peninah Munyua, John Kinuthia, Erin Clancey, Marc-Alain Widdowson & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Spontaneous regression of a giant uterine leiomyoma after delivery: a case report and literature review
Uterine leiomyomas are hormone-dependent benign tumors and often begin to shrink after menopause due to the reduction in ovarian steroids. The influence of pregnancy on uterine leiomyomas size remains unclear.... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 10, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lifang Zhu-ge, Qiaoli Bei, Weiping Pan and Xiaojun Ni Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Mothers ’ experiences of breast milk expression during separation from their hospitalized infants: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
Mother-infant separation, which is occurring with an increasing incidence, is a barrier to direct breastfeeding. Owing to the importance of breast milk to hospitalized infants, mothers are actively encouraged ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 10, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xuemei Li, Yongqi Li, Lin Qian, Peng Han, Haoxue Feng and Hui Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of vitamin D changes during pregnancy on the development of maternal adverse events: a random forest analysis
Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with various maternal adverse events (MAE). However, the evidence regarding the effect of vitamin D supplementation on these outcomes is still... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 10, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nasrin Borumandnia, Maryam Rostami, Atefeh Talebi and Hamid Alavimajd Tags: Research Source Type: research
Experiences of breastfeeding peer counseling among women with low incomes in the US: a qualitative evaluation
Person-centered breastfeeding counseling is a key but often overlooked aspect of high-quality services. We explored women ’s experiences of the Breastfeeding Heritage and Pride™ program, an evidence-based breas... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 9, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Elizabeth C. Rhodes, Mahrukh Zahid, Nafeesa Abuwala, Grace Damio, Helen Wilde LaPlant, Carrianne Crummett, Rebecca Surprenant and Rafael P érez-Escamilla Tags: Research Source Type: research
How do postnatal care guidelines in Australia compare to international standards? A scoping review and comparative analysis
There is no single national guideline in Australia on the provision of postnatal care, which means there is potential for significant variation in the standard and quality of care. This review aimed to systema... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 9, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Amanda Blair, Annie Tan, Caroline S. E. Homer and Joshua P. Vogel Tags: Research Source Type: research
A case report of single umbilical artery combined with fetal bladder exstrophy in singleton pregnancy and related literature review
According to prenatal ultrasonographic studies, single umbilical artery may be present alone or in association with other fetal abnormalities. So far, the exact pathogenesis of bladder exstrophy is unclear. So... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 9, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jun Zhan, Fenglin Jia, Qianqian Gao and Xue Xiao Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Exploring the association between unintended pregnancies and unmet contraceptive needs among Ugandan women of reproductive age: an analysis of the 2016 Uganda demographic and health survey
Unintended pregnancy and unmet contraceptive needs pose significant public health challenges, particularly in developing nations, where they contribute to maternal health risks. While previous research has exp... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Daniel Asrat, Andrew Copas and Adesina Olubukola Tags: Research Source Type: research
Are 6 more accurate than 4? The influence of different modes of delivery on postpartum depression and PTSD
This study explores the relationsh... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Franziska Marie Lea Beck-Hiestermann, Lisa Kathrin Hartung, Nadine Richert, Sandra Miethe and Silke Wiegand-Grefe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Offspring of women with hyperemesis gravidarum are more likely to have cardiovascular abnormalities
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting affecting 0.3 –2.3% of pregnancies, which can lead to fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base imbalances, nutritional deficiencies... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jiao Fan and Minghong Yin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Successful pregnancy outcome via in-vitro fertilization and laparoscopic resection of non-communicating rudimentary horn pregnancy containing early pregnancy: a case report
Non-communicating rudimentary horn pregnancy (NCRHP) lead to life-threatening condition for both mother and fetus. Early diagnosis of NCRHP and laparoscopic resection is important to prevent catastrophic condi... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 7, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: So Yeon Shin, Hwang Kwon, Hyun Chul Kim, Min Jung Baek and Ji Eun Shin Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
What predicts health facility delivery among women? analysis from the 2021 Madagascar Demographic and Health Survey
One of the pivotal determinants of maternal and neonatal health outcomes hinges on the choice of place of delivery. However, the decision to give birth within the confines of a health facility is shaped by a c... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 7, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ebenezer Kwesi Armah-Ansah, Eugene Budu, Elvis Ato Wilson, Kenneth Fosu Oteng, Nhyira Owusuaa Gyawu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah and Edward Kwabena Ameyaw Tags: Research Source Type: research
