Using part of the initial analgesic dose as the epidural test dose did not delay the onset of labor analgesia: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Epidural test dose for labor analgesia is controversial and varies widely in clinical practice. It is currently unclear whether using a portion of the initial dose for analgesia as the test dose delays the ons... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jianxiao Chen, Sumeng Chen, Hao Lv, Peijun Lv, Xinhua Yu and Shaoqiang Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between prenatal vitamin D deficiency with dental caries in infants and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prenatal vitamin D (PVD) is a vital micronutrient for dental caries (DCs). The association between prenatal vitamin D deficiencies (PVDD) and DCs in children has been conflicting in different reports. This met... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 8, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mansour Bahardoust, Salar Salari, Nader Ghotbi, Elham Rahimpour, Meisam Haghmoradi, Homan Alipour and Mahsa Soleimani Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy combined with different stages of hepatitis B virus infection on pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective study
To investigate the impact of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on pregnancy outcomes. (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Qian Gao, Xuejiao Li, Li Wang, Xiaozhi Tan, Zhe Li and Chengfang Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevention of alcohol exposed pregnancies in Europe: the FAR SEAS guidelines
Drinking during pregnancy is the leading cause of birth defects and child developmental disorders in Europe. The adverse effects of drinking during pregnancy may include physical, behavioural and cognitive pro... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Carla Bruguera, Lidia Segura-Garc ía, Katarzyna Okulicz-Kozaryn, Claudia Gandin, Silvia Matrai, Fleur Braddick, Marta Zin-Sędek, Luiza Slodownik, Emanuele Scafato and Joan Colom Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessment of relevance and actual implementation of person-centeredness in healthcare and social support services for women with unintended pregnancy in Germany (CarePreg): results of expert workshops
Person-centeredness is a key principle in the German healthcare system. However, access to high-quality care for women with unintended pregnancy is limited due to social stigma and legal restrictions. There is... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Anja Lindig, Stefanie Heger and J ördis Maria Zill Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of successful trial of labor after cesarean section (TOLAC) in women with one prior transverse cesarean section at Tertiary Hospitals in northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter study
Trials of labor after cesarean section is the preferred strategy to decrease the cesarean delivery rate and reducing complications associated with multiple cesarean sections. The success rate of trials of labo... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Gizachew Aynalem Tegegne, Bayew Kelkay Rade, Ayenew Engida Yismaw, Worku Taye and Berihun Agegn Mengistie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Knowledge, awareness, and use of folic acid among women of childbearing age living in a peri-urban community in Ghana: a cross-sectional survey
Folic acid, a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, plays a crucial role in DNA synthesis and maintenance, making it particularly significant during reproduction. Its well-known ability to reduce the risk of congen... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Obed Akwaa Harrison, Idolo Ifie, Chikere Nkwonta, Bennett Atta Dzandu, Albert Owusu Gattor, Emma Efua Adimado, Kofi Kafui Odoi, Benedicta Aziavor, Firibu Kwesi Saalia and Matilda Steiner-Asiedu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of the effect of phenobarbital & levetiracetam in the treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) as adjuvant treatment in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit: a randomized clinical trial
Infants who are born from mothers with substance use disorder might suffer from neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and need treatment with medicines. One of these medicines is phenobarbital, which may cause si... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zahra Jamali, Mohammad Hosein Molaei-Farsangi, Habibeh Ahmadipour, Bahareh Bahmanbijari, Fatemeh Sabzevari and Zahra Daei Parizi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Examining provider practice-level disparities in delivery outcomes among patients with a history of Cesarean Delivery
Choosing whether to pursue a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) or scheduled repeat cesarean delivery (SRCD) requires prenatal assessment of risks and benefits. Providers and patients play a central role in... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lily McCarthy, Nicola F Tavella, Sara Wetzler, Lily Ardente, Molly Chadwick, Dexter Paul, Nikki Sabet, Toni Stern and Angela Bianco Tags: Research Source Type: research
The yield of SNP microarray analysis for fetal ultrasound cardiac abnormalities
Chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) has emerged as a critical instrument in prenatal diagnostic procedures, notably in assessing congenital heart diseases (CHD). Nonetheless, current research focuses solely ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 5, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fenglei Ye, Xiayuan Xu, Yi Wang, Lifang Chen, Qunda Shan, Qijing Wang and Fan Jin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sertaconazole 300 mg versus clotrimazole 500 mg vaginal suppository for treating pregnant women with acute vaginal candidiasis: a double-blinded, randomized trial
Vaginal candidiasis (VC) commonly affects pregnant women. Traditionally, clotrimazole vaginal tablets (CLO) have been the cornerstone of management. However, sertaconazole ovules (SER) offer a novel topical an... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chenchit Chayachinda, Manopchai Thamkhantho, Thanapa Rekhawasin and Chanakarn Klerdklinhom Tags: Research Source Type: research
Relationship between the natural cessation time of umbilical cord pulsation in full-term newborns delivered vaginally and maternal-neonatal outcomes: a prospective cohort study
To analyze the impact of the time of natural cessation of the umbilical cord on maternal and infant outcomes in order to explore the time of clamping that would be beneficial to maternal and infant outcomes. (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ruijie Wu, Yuan Zhang, Jiaqi Chen, Tongchao Zhang, Xiaorong Yang, Xiangyu Xu, Mi Li, Dong Li, Xiaoyan Liu and Ming Lu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of adjuvant gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) on pregnancy outcomes in women with endometriosis following conservative surgery
Endometriosis frequently results in pain and infertility. While conservative surgery offers some relief, it often falls short of ensuring satisfactory pregnancy outcomes. Adjuvant GnRH-a is administered post-s... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xuemei Qing, Lele He, Ying Ma, Yong Zhang and Wenxin Zheng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Smoking during pregnancy and its effect on placental weight: a Mendelian randomization study
The causal relationship between maternal smoking in pregnancy and reduced offspring birth weight is well established and is likely due to impaired placental function. However, observational studies have given ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Annika Jaitner, Marc Vaudel, Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova, P ål R. Njølstad, Bo Jacobsson, Jack Bowden, Stefan Johansson and Rachel M. Freathy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Appraising LaQshya ’s potential in measuring quality of care for mothers and newborns: a comprehensive review of India’s Labor Room Quality Improvement Initiative
Poor intrapartum care in India contributes to high maternal and newborn mortality. India ’s Labor Room Quality Improvement Initiative (LaQshya) launched in 2017, aims to improve intrapartum care by minimizing c... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Shalini Singh, Zabir Hasan, Deepika Sharma, Amarpreet Kaur, Deeksha Khurana, J N Shrivastava and Shivam Gupta Tags: Research Source Type: research
