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Women’s holistic self-care behaviors during pregnancy and associations with psychological well-being: implications for maternal care facilities
BackgroundSelf-care behaviors during pregnancy significantly impacts mother and children's health. This study aimed to explore the self-care...
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An online survey of women’s views of respectful and disrespectful pregnancy and early labour care in the Czech Republic
ObjectiveTo ascertain and explore the views of women and their partners, giving birth in the Czech Republic, of the level of respectful or...
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Study protocol for improving mental health during pregnancy: a randomized controlled low-intensity m-health intervention by midwives at primary care centers
BackgroundPregnancy-related anxiety and depression has received considerable attention worldwide. Mental health problems in pregnant women already...
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Pregnancy and Clinical Outcome Among Women with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome—A Tertiary Care Center–Based Observational Study
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is an acquired thrombophilia with multisystem involvement. This study was undertaken to study the antibody...
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An integrated primary care-based programme of PRE-Pregnancy cARE to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 Diabetes (The PREPARED study): protocol for a multi-method study of implementation, system adaptation and performance
BackgroundThe number of women of childbearing age with Type 2 diabetes(T2DM) is increasing, and they now account for > 50% of pregnancies in women...
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Exploring the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial of group-based pregnancy care and education: a pilot randomised controlled trial in Melbourne, Australia
BackgroundIn group-based pregnancy models, antenatal care and childbirth/parenting education are provided in groups of eight to 10 women, usually...
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Effectiveness of midwifery-led care on pregnancy outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundMidwifery-led care is an evidence-based practice in which a qualified midwife provides comprehensive care for low-risk pregnant women and...
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Group antenatal care: findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial of REACH Pregnancy Circles
BackgroundAntenatal care has the potential to impact positively on maternal and child outcomes, but traditional models of care in the UK have been...
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Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization Prevention Practices in Pregnancy at Tertiary Care Level Hospitals in Islamabad, Pakistan: a Cross-sectional Study
Red cell alloimmunization has been estimated to cause more than 100,000 babies’ death worldwide. Factors like physician’s knowledge, anti-D...
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“Taking care of your pregnancy”: a mixed-methods study of group antenatal care in Kakamega County, Kenya
BackgroundTraditional antenatal care (ANC) models often do not meet women’s needs for information, counseling, and support, resulting in gaps in...
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Interrelationships Between Pregnancy Intention, Antenatal Care, and Sociodemographic Factors: Analysis of a Nationwide Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Vietnam
ObjectivesThis study aimed to improve the understanding of the interrelationships between sociodemographic factors, pregnancy intention, and...
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Exploring the acceptability and experience of receiving diabetes and pregnancy care via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the delivery of diabetes in pregnancy care and general maternity care. This study aimed to...
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Identifying discrepancies between clinical practice and evidence-based guideline in recurrent pregnancy loss care, a tool for clinical guideline implementation
BackgroundPractice variation in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) care is common. International guidelines vary in their recommendations for the...
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Evaluating patient experience to improve care in a specialist antenatal clinic for pregnancy after loss
In the United Kingdom, roughly 1 in 250 babies are stillborn each year. Most women who experience stillbirth become pregnant again – 80% within a...
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A secondary analysis of the factors associated with women´s adequate utilization of antenatal care services during their last pregnancy in Uganda
BackgroundAdequate antenatal care services (ANC) use is critical to identifying and reducing pregnancy risks. Despite the importance placed on...
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Updates in the Management of Pregnancy of Unknown Location: A Focus on Expediting and Streamlining Care
Purpose of ReviewThis review will highlight advances in pregnancy of unknown location (PUL) management and advocate for incorporating desiredness and...
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Provision and experience of care among women with hypertension in pregnancy: a multi-center qualitative study in Ghana
BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain a leading global health problem with complex clinical presentations and potentially grim...
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Associations of polymetabolic risk of high maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index with pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and early childhood neurodevelopment: findings from two pregnancy cohorts
BackgroundA substantial proportion of maternal pregnancy complications, adverse birth outcomes and neurodevelopmental delay in children may be...
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Effects of M-DEPTH Model of Depression Care on Maternal HIV Viral Suppression and Adherence to the PMTCT Care Continuum Among HIV-Infected Pregnant Women in Uganda: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial at Pregnancy Completion
Perinatal depression has been shown to impede adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT)...
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Predictors for achieving adequate antenatal care visits during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study in rural Northwest Rwanda
BackgroundInadequate antenatal care (ANC) in low-income countries has been identified as a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcome. While many...