Do socio-cultural practices by elderly women influence obstetric complications? A study in Limpopo province by Langanani C. Makhado, Ndidzulafhi S. Raliphaswa, Mary Maluleke, Mutshinyalo L. Netshikweta

“…Elderly women play a key role in using their own socio-cultural practices during pregnancy and childbirth. Objectives: The study aimed to explore the practices based on the beliefs of elderly women in Limpopo province. …”
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The Determination of Fetal Gender with Gestational Sac Volume Maternal Age and Body Mass Index by Aytekin Aydın, Mustafa Öztürk, Murat Gökhan Kinaş

“…CONCLUSION: We found that GSV, maternal age and BMI have no effect for determination of fetal gender which is very important for hereditary diseases in early pregnancy. …”
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Effect of Calcium Soap of Fatty Acids Supplementation on Serum Biochemical Parameters and Ovarian Activity during Out-of-the-Breeding Season in Crossbred Ewes by Hayat H. M. El-Nour, Soad M. Nasr, Walid R. Hassan

“…In treated group, normal-size ovaries and more than one follicle on the ovaries were detected and pregnancy rate increased. In conclusion, CSFA supplementation was effective to maintain the reproductive performance when ewes were out of the breeding season.…”
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Intramural Hematoma of the Esophagus Complicating Severe Preeclampsia by Simone Garzon, Giovanni Zanconato, Nicoletta Zatti, Giuseppe Chiarioni, Massimo Franchi

“…We report an unusual case of esophageal hematoma, presenting in a young preeclamptic woman after surgical delivery of a preterm twin pregnancy, with a favorable outcome following medical management.…”
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A Rare Case of Meconium Periorchitis Diagnosed in Utero by Daigo Ochiai, Sayu Omori, Toshiyuki Ikeda, Kazumi Yakubo, Tatsuro Fukuiya

“…At 28 weeks’ gestation, fetal ultrasonography indicated fetal ascites associated with bilateral hydrocele and peritesticular calcification without other signs of meconium peritonitis. The pregnancy was uneventful until delivery and the infant was delivered at 37 weeks’ gestation. …”
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Reproductive performance and increased fecundity in the chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger Molina) by M. V. Novikov, N. N. Shumilina

“…Litter size is affected by the genotype and conformation of animals, as well as by paratypic factors acting during pregnancy and whelping. Proper selection of females and males is essential for fecundity improvement. …”
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Impact Of Anemia On Feto-Maternal Outcomes In One Of The Tertiary Care Hospitals In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Sidra Yousaf, Muhammad Mohsin Sajjad, Muhammad Shabbir

“…It is crucial to closely monitor and promptly treat pregnant women with iron anaemia to reduce the risk of feto-maternal complications. Keywords: Pregnancy, Iron deficiency anemia, Feto-maternal outcomes.   …”
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Impact of an Intervention Package for Preventing Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected High Schools of Bangalore District by Chetan Kumar M R, G Nagarathnamma

“…It is a significant public health concern particularly among adolescent girls due to their increased iron needs during menstruation periods of growth and pregnancy.Objective The study was conducted to assess the levels of knowledge among adolescent girls regarding the prevention of anemia in selected high schools in Bengaluru district.Methods A quasi experimental approach with pretest - posttest design was adopted. …”
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Placental Chorangiosis: Increased Risk for Cesarean Section by Shariska S. Petersen, Raminder Khangura, Dmitry Davydov, Ziying Zhang, Roopina Sangha

“…It has been proposed to result from longstanding, low-grade hypoxia in the placental tissue and has been associated with such conditions such as diabetes, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and hypertensive conditions in pregnancy. To characterize chorangiosis and its associated obstetric outcomes we identified 61 cases of “chorangiosis” on placental pathology at Henry Ford Hospital from 2010 to 2015. …”
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Recurrent Hydatidiform Moles: A Clinical Challenge—A Case Report and an Update on Management and Therapeutical Strategies by S. Riccio, F. Galanti, M. Scudo, L. Di Troia, M. G. Ferrillo, F. Manzara, P. Ianiri, F. A. Battaglia

“…Although some etiopathogenetic mechanisms involved in RHMs are still unknown, all patients of childbearing age who are affected by this syndrome should be properly treated and directed towards a correct clinical path as IVF, to have a successful and safe pregnancy.…”
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Pengaruh Back massage terhadap Kualitas Tidur Ibu Hamil Trimester III di Praktik Mandiri Bidan Dince Syafrina Kota Pekanbaru by Yanti Yanti, Deswita Afriyeni, Elly Susilawati, Rahmadona Rahmadona

“…The population in this study was a third-trimester pregnant woman who checked her pregnancy at PMB Dince Safrina Pekanbaru City in February-March 2023. …”
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Online Medicine for Pregnant Women by Sharon Davidesko, David Segal, Roni Peleg

“…More women contacted their gynecologist via cell phone or email during pregnancy compared to their family physician (P=0.005 and 0.009, resp.). …”
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A Diagnosis of Maternal 22q Duplication and Mosaic Deletion following Prenatal Cell-Free DNA Screening by Melissa A. Hicks, Emilie Lalonde, Jessica Zoladz, Bernard Gonik, Salah Ebrahim

“…The patient reported a similar cfDNA result in a previous pregnancy; however postnatal chromosomal microarray on that child identified an atypical 22q11.21 microduplication. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Restoration of Fertility at Experimental Pelvic Inflammatory Disease by Nataliia Volkova, Mariia Yukhta, Anatoliy Goltsev

“…Relative number of fertilized eggs in the group with cMSC therapy was higher by 40% compare to that in the control. Pregnancy rate in natural estrous cycle after cell administration increased by 20%, and average number of litters in this group was two times significantly higher than that in the control. …”
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Possible Involvement of TLRs and Hemichannels in Stress-Induced CNS Dysfunction via Mastocytes, and Glia Activation by Adam Aguirre, Carola J. Maturana, Paloma A. Harcha, Juan C. Sáez

“…Binding of ligands to TLRs induces a cascade of intracellular events leading to activation of several transcription factors that regulate the expression of many genes involved in inflammation. During pregnancy, the previous responses promoted by viral infections and other proinflammatory conditions are common and might predispose the offspring to develop psychiatric disorders and neurological diseases. …”
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Variations in Postpartum Hemoglobin Values in Maternal Patients Residing at High Altitude by Jhofre Vinicio Prado Quilambaqui, Ximena Elizabeth Trujillo Romero, Olga Cristina Solis Solis

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> hemoglobin values during the third trimester of pregnancy experience a significant decrease after delivery, which persists after 45 days.…”
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Obstacles to emergency medical consultation in cases of conflict-related sexual violence. by Denis Mukwege, Gilbert M Mugisho, Raha Maroyi

“…Clinical discomfort from pain during urination (p = 0,002) and fear of pregnancy (p = 0,000) were also associated with late assessment of care.…”
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Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome Associated with Pneumonia: A Case Report of a 16-Year-Old Male Patient by Süreyya Yilmaz, Fusun Topcu, Hadice Selimoglu Sen, Yasar Yildirim, Zülfükar Yilmaz, Ali Veysel Kara, Cihan Akgul Ozmen

“…Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease characterised by arterial and/or venous thrombosis and/or recurrent pregnancy loss in the presence of antiphospholipid (APL) antibodies. …”
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Spiral Fracture in Young Infant Causing a Diagnostic Dilemma: Nutritional Rickets versus Child Abuse by Sonia Kaushal, Manish Raisingani, Raphael David, Bina Shah

“…Additionally, it illustrates the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and early infancy.…”
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‘WHAT KIND OF MOTHER ARE YOU?!’ AI-supported psychological analysis of the phenomenon of online hate speech against women giving birth by caesarean section by Wioletta Tuszyńska-Bogucka, Katarzyna Bosowska

“…Material and methods Brand24 and Worditout, both AI-based tools, were used to analyse the online space related to pregnancy and motherhood topics in terms of hate speech against women giving birth by caesarean section. …”
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