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Disparities and barriers of health facility delivery following optimal and suboptimal pregnancy care in Nigeria: evidence of home births from cross-sectional surveys
BackgroundDespite uptake of antenatal care (ANC), 70% of global burden of maternal and child mortality is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa,...
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Pregnancy risk and contraception among reproductive-age women with rheumatic heart disease attending care at a tertiary cardiac center in Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains prevalent in the develo** world and reproductive-age women are disproportionately affected. It is...
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The prevalence of unintended pregnancy and its influence on pregnancy experience in Tabriz, Iran, 2023: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundThere is a lack of quantitative studies that specifically measure the association between the experience of pregnancy and unintended...
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Exploring biopsychosocial correlates of pregnancy risk and pregnancy intention in women with chronic kidney disease
IntroductionWomen with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy and renal outcomes. It is unknown how women with CKD...
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Acute Abdomen During Pregnancy
This is the third edition of a well-received book that reflects the state of the art in the diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal disorders in...
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Holistic Pain Management in Pregnancy What RNs, APRNs, Midwives and Mental Health Professionals Need to Know
This book presents a patient centric, holistic view and management strategy for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses and midwives to care for...
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Pregnancy complications in last pregnancy and mothers’ long-term cardiovascular mortality: does the relation differ from that of complications in first pregnancy? A population-based study
BackgroundWomen who experience complications in first pregnancy are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Little...
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Valvular Heart Disease and Pregnancy: An Update
Purpose of the reviewTo provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and recent advances in the management of valvular heart...
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Exploring gender differences among couples with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss regarding preferences for supportive care
BackgroundInternational guidelines recommend to offer supportive care during a next pregnancy to couples affected by recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)....
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The influence of disordered eating and social media’s portrayals of pregnancy on young women’s attitudes toward pregnancy
BackgroundGiven the heightened emphasis on physical appearance and the prevalence of social media in young women, they are particularly vulnerable to...
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Safety and Efficacy of Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy in the Management of Ureteric Calculi in Pregnancy–Experience of a Tertiary Care Center
IntroductionUreteric colic in pregnancy is one of the common non-obstetric reasons for emergency department visits. Ureteric calculi present a...
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Perinatal outcomes and sinopharm BBIBP-CorV vaccination during pregnancy
BackgroundAfter the outbreak of COVID-19, a huge part of the health care services was dedicated to preventing and treating this disease. In case of...
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Inside the ‘imperfect mosaic’: Minority ethnic women’s qualitative experiences of race and ethnicity during pregnancy, childbirth, and maternity care in the United Kingdom
BackgroundPersistent, high rates of maternal mortality amongst ethnic minorities is one of the UK’s starkest examples of racial disparity. With...
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Unique influences of pregnancy and anticipated parenting on cigarette smoking: results and implications of a within-person, between-pregnancy study
Not all pregnant individuals want to become parents and “parenting intention” can also vary within individuals during different pregnancies....
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Pre-pregnancy stress induces maternal vascular dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum
An estimated 20% of women suffer from a stress-related mood disorder including depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy, making these...
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Infective Endocarditis in Pregnancy: Unveiling the Challenges, Outcomes, and Strategies for Management
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious and potentially fatal infection affecting cardiac endothelium and valves, with a significant increase in its...
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Adrenal disorders in pregnancy
Progress in our understanding of adrenal disorders affecting pregnant women has been hindered by three major hurdles: the phenotypical and...
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Blended Tele-mentoring Support for Strengthening Antenatal Care by Private Health care Facilities: FOGSI VISTRIT INITIATIVE
IntroductionThe objective of the present initiative was to build capacity of health care providers in private sector along with standardisation of...
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Pregnancy in myasthenia gravis: a retrospective analysis of maternal and neonatal outcome from a large tertiary care centre in Germany
PurposeMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease with fluctuating muscle weakness frequently affecting women...
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Prevalence and adverse outcomes of twin pregnancy in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionMultiple pregnancies are much more common today than they were in the past. Twin pregnancies occur in about 4% of pregnancies in Africa....
