Perinatal depression trajectories and child development at one year: a study in China
The objective of the current study was to investigate the correlation between trajectories of maternal perinatal depression (PND) spanning from early pregnancy to one year postpartum and developmental delays o... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 6, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yuan Zhu, Xiaoyu Li, Junyu Chen and Wenjie Gong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: Pressure to provide milk among mothers of very low birth weight infants: an explorative study
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Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - March 4, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Isabella Schwab, Till Dresbach, Tim Ohnhauser, Dirk Horenkamp ‑Sonntag and Nadine Scholten Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Prevalence and adverse outcomes of twin pregnancy in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Multiple pregnancies are much more common today than they were in the past. Twin pregnancies occur in about 4% of pregnancies in Africa. Adverse pregnancy outcome was more common in twin pregnancy than in sing... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Tamirat Getachew, Abraham Negash, Adera Debella, Elias Yadeta, Magersa Lemi, Bikila Balis, Tegenu Balcha, Habtamu Bekele, Mohammed Abdurke, Addisu Alemu, Kasiye Shiferaw and Addis Eyeberu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Experienced disrespect & abuse during childbirth and associated birth characteristics: a cross-sectional survey in the Netherlands
Experiencing upsetting disrespect and abuse (D&A) during labour and birth negatively affects women ’s birth experiences. Knowing in what circumstances of birth women experience upsetting situations of D&A can c... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Denise R. Leijerzapf, Marit S. G. van der Pijl, Martine H. Hollander, Elselijn Kingma, Ank de Jonge and Corine J. M. Verhoeven Tags: Research Source Type: research

The influence of placenta microbiota of normal term pregnant women on immune regulation during pregnancy
This study aimed to explore the relat... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ping Yang, Tong Lu, Xinyuan Liang, Ting Huang, Lulu Wu, Zonglin He, Xiaomin Xiao and Shangrong Fan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Hygiene-based measures for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women: a systematic review
Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the most frequent congenital infection worldwide causing important sequelae. However, no vaccine or antiviral treatments are currently available, thus interventions are restrict... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mar ía F. Rodríguez-Muñoz, Clara Martín-Martín, Katina Kovacheva, Maria Eugenia Olivares, Nuria Izquierdo, Pilar Pérez-Romero and Estéfani García-Ríos Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring how non-clinical factors in childbirth care shape users ’ experiences in public health facilities in rural Chiapas, Mexico: a qualitative study using the WHO health systems responsiveness framework
Many Mexicans face barriers to receive delivery care from qualified professionals, especially indigenous and poor sectors of the population, which represent most of the population in the state of Chiapas. When... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 29, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zeus Aranda, Viviana Caamal, Mariana Monta ño, Daniel Bernal and Sergio Meneses Tags: Research Source Type: research

The application of the ICD-10 for antepartum stillbirth patients in a referral centre of Eastern China: a retrospective study from 2015 to 2022
The causes of some stillbirths are unclear, and additional work must be done to investigate the risk factors for stillbirths. (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chuan-Shou Feng, Shu-Fen Li and Hui-Hui Ju Tags: Research Source Type: research

Determinants of pregnant women ’s satisfaction with interactions with health providers at antenatal consultation in primary health care in Southern Mozambique in 2021: a cross-sectional study
The Ministry of Health of Mozambique (MISAU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend enhancing pregnant women ’s satisfaction with health care services in order to advance maternal and child health. T... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Janeth Dul á, Sérgio Chicumbe and Maria do Rosário O. Martins Tags: Research Source Type: research

Selective feticide in dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins complicated with previable premature rupture of membrane before 24 weeks may be a safe therapeutic alternative to ongoing pregnancy
To date, there are no clinical guidelines for dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twins complicated with previable premature rupture of membrane (PV-ROM) before 24 weeks of gestation. The typical management options ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Caixia Zhu, Haiyan Liu, Hui Zhu and Linhuan Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of maternal phthalates exposure and metabolic gene polymorphisms with congenital heart diseases: a multicenter case-control study
This study aimed to assess the association of maternal non-occupational pht... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nana Li, Hong Kang, Zhen Liu, Lu Li, Ying Deng, Meixian Wang, Yuting Li, Wenli Xu, Xiaohong Li, Yanping Wang, Jun Zhu, Jing Tao and Ping Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Intimate partner violence and postpartum healthcare access in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Intimate partner violence (IPV) impacts physical health, mental health, and healthcare use. IPV during pregnancy, in particular, is associated with lower rates of antenatal care, but no studies have assessed t... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 26, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rebecca Woofter, John Mboya, Ginger Golub and May Sudhinaraset Tags: Research Source Type: research

Critical congenital heart disease: contemporary prenatal screening performance and outcomes in a multi-centre perinatology service
The objective of this study was to determine the prenatal screening performance, care p... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Fiona Cody, Orla Franklin, Nicola Mc Cay, Zara Molphy, Patrick Dicker and Fionnuala M. Breathnach Tags: Research Source Type: research

Experiences of pregnant Venezuelan migrants/refugees in Brazil, Ecuador and Peru: a qualitative analysis
It is estimated that since 2014, approximately 7.3 million Venezuelan migrants/refugees have left the country. Although both male and female migrants/refugees are vulnerable, female migrants/refugees are more ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michele Zaman, Victoria McCann, Sofia Friesen, Monica Noriega, Maria Marisol, Susan A. Bartels and Eva Purkey Tags: Research Source Type: research

Artificial intelligence assistance for fetal development: evaluation of an automated software for biometry measurements in the mid-trimester
This study presents CUPID, an advanced automated measurement software based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to evaluate nine fetal biometric parameters in the mid-trimester. Our primary objective was... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xuesong Han, Junxuan Yu, Xin Yang, Chaoyu Chen, Han Zhou, Chuangxin Qiu, Yan Cao, Tianjing Zhang, Meiran Peng, Guiyao Zhu, Dong Ni, Yuanji Zhang and Nana Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research