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Open AccessSupporting self-management in women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy: a mixed-methods sequential comparative case study
Maternal glycemia is associated with pregnancy outcomes. Thus, supporting the self-management experiences and preferences of pregnant women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is crucial to optimize glucose contro...
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Open AccessBreastfeeding difficulties in the first 6 weeks postpartum among mothers with chronic conditions: a latent class analysis
Breastfeeding difficulties frequently exacerbate one another and are common reasons for curtailed breastfeeding. Women with chronic conditions are at high risk of early breastfeeding cessation, yet limited evi...
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Open AccessExploring weight bias internalization in pregnancy
Recent research has shown that pregnant individuals experience weight stigma throughout gestation, including negative comments and judgement associated with gestational weight gain (GWG). Weight bias internali...
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Open AccessAge-period-cohort effects in pre-existing and pregnancy-associated diseases amongst primiparous women
The average age at first birth is steadily increasing in developed countries; however, demographic shifts in maternal age at childbearing have not occurred in isolation. While temporal increases in adverse pre...
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Open AccessThe effect and safety of postmenopausal hormone therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulators on kidney outcomes in women: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
The prevalence of menopause in women with or at risk of chronic kidney disease is increasing globally. Although international guidelines on menopause recommend the use of postmenopausal hormone therapy with or...
