Preoperative ultrasound risk factors for peripartum hysterectomy among PAS suspected pregnancies by Lulu Wang, Tianjiao Liu, Yang Yang, Yalan Li, Li Xiao, Xin Li, Sumei Wei

“…Perioperative outcomes revealed significantly longer surgical durations (171.90 ± 49.27 vs. 53.46 ± 24.41 min, p < 0.001) and higher rates of preterm birth (100.0% vs. 55.3%, p < 0.001). Intraoperative blood loss was also substantially greater in the Hysterectomy group (2695.00 ± 1241.17 ml vs. 764.31 ± 385.10 ml, p < 0.001). …”
Get full text

Heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes: an umbrella review by Jiani Zhang, Jiani Zhang, Yuxin Ren, Yuxin Ren, Bingjie Li, Qi Cao, Qi Cao, Xiaodong Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Haiyan Yu, Haiyan Yu

“…Adverse outcomes for offspring were death, pregnancy loss, growth restriction, low birth weight, preterm birth, recurrence, and uncertainty. No publication bias was detected using Egger’s test. …”
Get full text

Maternal Hepatitis B Infection Burden, Comorbidity and Pregnancy Outcome in a Low-Income Population on the Myanmar-Thailand Border: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Marieke Bierhoff, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon, Aung Myat Min, Mary Ellen Gilder, Nay Win Tun, Arunrot Keereevijitt, Aye Kyi Win, Elsi Win, Verena Ilona Carrara, Tobias Brummaier, Cindy S. Chu, Laurence Thielemans, Kanlaya Sriprawat, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Marcus Rijken, François Nosten, Michele van Vugt, Rose McGready

“…In more recent years, there have been reports of adverse associations, most consistently preterm birth (PTB), but this is in the context of high rates of caesarean section. …”
Get full text

Maternal and neonatal complications of pregnant women with bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Damien Etchecopar-Etchart, Masoud Rahmati, Dong Keon Yon, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond

“…Their newborns also appear to be at high risks of very prematurity OR = 1.84 (95% CI [1.32–2.57]; I2 = 74%), infant death OR = 1.77 (95% CI [1.01–3.13]; I2 = 41%), low birth weight OR = 1.54 (95% CI [1.19–1.99]; I2 = 70%), preterm birth OR = 1.49 (95% CI [1.29–1.72]; I2 = 87%), small for gestational age OR = 1.28 (95% CI [1.14–1.45]; I2 = 57%), and congenital malformations OR = 1.29 (95% CI [1.09–1.53]; I2 = 42%). …”
Get full text

Maternal prepregnancy overweight/obesity increase the risk of low Apgar scores in twins: a population-based cohort study in China by Zhoushan Feng, Zhoushan Feng, Xiaohong Wu, Xiaomei Tong, Zheng He, Chunxia Yang, Wei Shen, Yueqin Ding, Jin Liu, Qiong Meng, Aiqin Zhang, Hong Jiang, Wenkang Yan, Jianwu Qiu, Xian Wei, Yayu Zhang, Xiaobo Lin, Lijun Liu, Ya Jin, Youfen Wei, Xiufang Yang, Yitong Wang, Yangfan Cai, Xinzhu Lin, Qiliang Cui

“…Prepregnancy BMI did not significantly affect twin birth weight discordance, NICU admission, preterm birth, or low birth weight.ConclusionMaternal overweight/obesity before pregnancy increases the risk of hypertensive disorders and gestational diabetes in twin pregnancies and significantly raises the likelihood of twins having a low 1-min Apgar score. …”
Get full text

Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner violence in pregnancy: a multicentre, binational study by Akaninyene E. Ubom, Chidinma P. Ohachenu, Suraiya S. Auwal, Safiyya F. Usman, Akwasi B. Opoku, Caesar A. Ansing, Jamiu S. Shehu, Peter C. Oriji, Komommo O. Okpebri, Ademola S. Olutoye, Rasheedat O. Balogun, Joshua E. Ifebude, Oluwole D. Obadina, Solomon Nyeche, Abdurrahman A. Bunawa, Ukeje J. Ifeanyi, Fatima A. Mahmud, Hauwa S. Gumbi, Akeem O. Ojugbele, Olubusayo O. Areo, Olakunle E. Ogunjide, Mariam M. Shiru, Ada C. Okpighe, Chia Iornengen, David M. Aqua, Suleiman Z. Abubakar, Fadekemi O. Gabriel-Raji, Oyiana I. Gregory, Lukman O. Lawal, Mathias Abude, David Walawah, Aderopo I. Adelola, Akpofure H. Ese, Jane C. Orijani, Ephraim A. Suobite, Olire C. Afon, Obinna P. Ekwebalam, Baderinwa O. Akanji, Emmanuel E. John, Ibraheem O. Awowole, Omotade A. Ijarotimi, Ngozi Thompson, John I. Ikimalo, Olusola B. Fasubaa

“…Miscarriages (15.6%) and preterm birth (9.5%) were the most common pregnancy complications. …”
Get full text

Review of the Recent Literature on the Mode of Delivery for Singleton Vertex Preterm Babies by Smriti Ray Chaudhuri Bhatta, Remon Keriakos

“…Choosing the safest method of delivery and preventing preterm labour are obstetric challenges in reducing the number of preterm births and improving outcomes for mother and baby. …”
Get full text

The influence of maternal gestational weight gain on adverse perinatal outcomes by Qingshan Yan, Qingshan Yan, Wenya Cai, Wenya Cai, Yong Guo

“…Additionally, there were 2018 cases (22.3%) of GDM; Among the adverse birth outcomes for newborns, the prevalence was 9.7% for SGA, 9.9% for LGA, 1.4% for early/mid-term preterm births, and 4.2% for late preterm births. After adjusting for confounding factors, the results showed that, excessive GWG was a risk factor for HDP (OR=1.829, P&lt;0.05) and LGA (OR=1.792, P&lt;0.05) compared to the normal gestational weight gain group. …”
Get full text

Long-Term Impact of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia on Pulmonary Function by Jennifer S Landry, Tiffany Chan, Larry Lands, Dick Menzies

“…In Canada, the incidence of preterm births and its main chronic respiratory complication, BPD, have increased over the past 25 years.…”
Get full text

Use of Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring in a Preterm Fetus: Clinical Dilemmas and Recommendations for Practice by Karolina Afors, Edwin Chandraharan

“…Lack of evidence-based recommendations may pose a clinical dilemma as preterm births account for nearly 8% (1 in 13) live births in England and Wales. 93% of these preterm births occur after 28 weeks, 6% between 22–27 weeks, and 1% before 22 weeks. …”
Get full text

Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis and Interstitial Lung Disease in Pregnant Woman Successfully Treated with Cyclosporine and Tapered Steroid Therapy by Saito Mayu, Sakiko Isojima, Yoko Miura, Shinichiro Nishimi, Mika Hatano, Takahiro Tokunaga, Ryo Takahashi, Keiko Koide, Yusuke Miwa

“…Several reports have associated the disease activity with fetal prognosis, higher rates of eclampsia, preterm births, and fetal deaths. We report our experience with a patient who was diagnosed with polymyositis-dermatomyositis complicated by interstitial lung disease during pregnancy and was treated with a combination-immunosuppressant regimen. …”
Get full text

Prenatal Ultrasonic Diagnosis of Persistent Right Umbilical Vein with Single Umbilical Artery in Twin Pregnancy: A Case Report by Shubhi Gaur, Pratap Singh Parihar, Vaishali Dhawan, Devyansh Nimodia, Prasad Sanjay Desale

“…PRUV in foetuses is linked to preterm births, oligohydramnios, and intrauterine growth restriction. …”
Get full text

The development of preterm infants from low socio-economic status families: The combined effects of melatonin, autonomic nervous system maturation and psychosocial factors (ProMote... by Theano Kokkinaki, Nicole Anagnostatou, Maria Markodimitraki, Theano Roumeliotaki, Manolis Tzatzarakis, Elena Vakonaki, Giorgos Giannakakis, Aristidis Tsatsakis, Eleftheria Hatzidaki

“…Preterm births constitute a major public health issue and a chronic, cross-generational condition globally. …”
Get full text

Subsequent pregnancy outcomes and fertility rates in the case series that underwent bilateral hypogastric artery ligation (BHGAL) due to severe postpartum hemorrhage by OKUTUCU Gulcan, EVSEN Mehmet S, PEKER Nurullah, YAMAN TUNC Senem, ICEN Mehmet S

“…A total of 25 pregnancies, including first and second pregnancies, developed, and 15 of these pregnancies resulted in term delivery, six preterm births, one stillbirth, and three abortions. Conclusions: The postoperative pregnancy rate was found to be higher than the rate of women with infertility problems, and this surgery does not seem to adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. …”
Get full text

Harlequin Ichthyosis: Case Series by Huriye Ezveci, Sukran Dogru, Fatih Akkus, Kazim Gezginc

“…Some risk factors include preterm births and consanguinity. Prenatal DNA testing for the ABCA12 mutation aids in diagnosis. …”
Get full text

Assessment Of Fetal Maturity At Various Gestational Ages Using Modified Dubowitz Scoring System by Afreen, Lubna Ejaz, Shagufta Saeed Sial, Humera Noreen, Humaira Bilqis, Saman Akhtar

“…This will help us make decisions on whether to do iatrogenic preterm births in complex circumstances. …”
Get full text

Antenatal Care Services and its correlation with Outcomes of Pregnancy amongst Beneficiaries in Rural Health Training Center Jetalpur, Ahmedabad by Bansi Davda, Sheetal Vyas, Mayank Patel, Jay Sheth, Minal Patel

“…Normal deliveries accounted for 71.21% of births, while Cesarean sections were 28.78%. Preterm births were recorded at 28.79%. Conclusions: The study underscores the need for enhanced health strategies in rural areas to address anemia and improve compliance with ANC protocols. …”
Get full text

Increasing Number and Proportion of Adverse Obstetrical Outcomes among Women Living with HIV in the Ottawa Area: A 20-Year Clinical Case Series by Sarah Buchan, Katherine A. Muldoon, Johanna N. Spaans, Louise Balfour, Lindy Samson, Mark Walker, D. William Cameron

“…At TOH, there were 127 deliveries among 94 women (1990–2010): 22 preterm births, 9 births with low birth weight, 12 births small for gestational age, and 4 stillbirths. …”
Get full text

Postnatal experiences of teenage mothers in selected communities in Central Region, Ghana: a phenomenological study by Reuben Foster Twintoh, Hubert Amu, Vivian Kruh, Kwaku Kissah-Korsah, Kobina Esia-Donkoh, Eugene Koffour Marfo Darteh

“…Results Teenage mothers experienced pregnancy and childbirth related complications such as postpartum haemorrhage, preterm births, and low birth weight of their babies. …”
Get full text

Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region by Godswill J. Udom, Brian Turyahabwe, Ayodeji Aturamu, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Richard D. Agbana, Omole G. Joseph, Nita-wills G. Udom, Nuru Mugide, Omali P. Odey, Haron Olot, Orish E. Orisakwe

“…Maternal exposure to lead, mercury, and cadmium correlates with gestational hypertension, preterm births, and developmental toxicity in offspring. …”
Get full text