Decreased Levels of Insulin-Regulated Aminopeptidase (IRAP) in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Cohort Study by Osman Köse, Koray Gök, Elif Köse, Sezen Irmak Gözükara, Abdullah Tüten, Mehmet Sühha Bostancı

“…Methods: This cohort study included 40 women with GDM and 40 women with healthy pregnancies. Maternal serum IRAP levels were measured with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared between the two groups. …”
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“Knowledge was clearly associated with education.” epistemic positioning in the context of informed choice: a scoping review and secondary qualitative analysis by Niamh Ireland-Blake, Fiona Cram, Kevin Dew, Sondra Bacharach, Jeanne Snelling, Peter Stone, Christina Buchanan, Sara Filoche

“…Additional demographic descriptors such as age, language spoken, faith and previous pregnancies were used to further explain differences for informed choice obtained. …”
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Are facility service delivery models meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative evidence synthesis by Yusupha Sanyang, Saikou Sanyang, Alice Norah Ladur, Mamady Cham, Nicola Desmond, Florence Mgawadere

“…Abstract Background Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) face significant health and social challenges related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and sexually transmitted infections (STI). …”
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Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Levels in Early and Late Onset Preeclampsia by Onur Guralp, Nevin Tuten, Mahmut Oncul, Serdar A Acikgoz, Hakan Ekmekci, Abdullah Tuten

“…Study Design: A total of 79 pregnant women, 27 with uncomplicated pregnancies, 30 with early-onset preeclampsia, and 22 with late-onset preeclampsia were evaluated in a cross-sectional study. …”
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Parental epigenetic age acceleration and risk of adverse birth outcomes: the Norwegian mother, father and child cohort study by Maria C. Magnus, Yunsung Lee, Ellen Ø. Carlsen, Lise A. Arge, Astanand Jugessur, Liv G. Kvalvik, Nils-Halvdan Morken, Cecilia H. Ramlau-Hansen, Mikko Myrskylä, Per Magnus, Siri E. Håberg

“…Conclusions Maternal, but not paternal, epigenetic age acceleration is associated with shorter pregnancies and an increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth. …”
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Caesarean section rates and indications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The case of Mbandaka City by Patrick Bongbanga Mundembe, Roger Mwimba Mbungu, Félicien Kandolo Tshimungu, Jules Moti Kangite, Jean Claude Efoloko Likulu, Guillin Boboko Bikoko, Monizi Mawunu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

“…Several factors significantly increased the likelihood of caesarean delivery, including macrosomia (16.4 times more likely), a scarred uterus (28.91 times), a shrunken pelvis (27.8 times), fetal distress (16.8 times), transverse presentation (32.1 times), and twin pregnancies (144.6 times). These findings highlight the substantial impact of medical conditions on caesarean delivery decisions, reflecting the high reliance on caesarean sections for managing childbirth complications in Mbandaka. …”
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Perinatal outcomes and predictors of placental abruption: a retrospective study in an Ethiopian tertiary care center by Mesfin Tadese, Gebresenbet Getachew, Tirusew Nigussie Kebede, Toyba Ebrahim Yesuf, Saba Desta Tessema, Wogene Asefa Damesa, Gebeyehu Shumet Solomon

“…Severe placental abruption [AOR (CI) = 8.82 (4.48–17.31)] and abruption at preterm gestation [AOR (CI) = 18.71 (9.59–36.42)] were significant predictors of adverse perinatal outcomes.ConclusionThe adverse perinatal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by placental abruption in this study were higher compared to other studies in Ethiopia. …”
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Long-acting family planning uptake and associated factors among women in the reproductive age group in East Africa: multilevel analysis by Ermias Bekele Enyew, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Habtamu Setegn Ngusie, Mulugeta Desalegn Kasaye, Shimels Derso Kebede, Mahider Shimelis Feyisa

“…IntroductionThe campaign to encourage sexually active women to utilize family planning is one of the primary initiatives being undertaken globally to reduce unintended pregnancies and fertility rates. Evidence suggests that family planning measures can lower this maternal mortality ratio by nearly 25%. …”
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Trends in the prevalence of antenatal and postnatal depression in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammad Injamul Hoq, Md Mohotasin Hossain, Mohammad Aktar Sayeed, Md Jakaria

“…Factors associated with maternal depression included unplanned pregnancies, various forms of intimate partner violence (including physical, emotional, and sexual violence), a preference for male children, and strained relationships with husbands and mothers-in-law. …”
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Oura Ring as a Tool for Ovulation Detection: Validation Analysis by Nina Thigpen, Shyamal Patel, Xi Zhang

“…This method may be used as a tool to improve fertile window estimation, which can aid in conceiving or preventing pregnancies. This method also offers a low-effort solution for follicular and luteal phase length tracking, which are key biomarkers for reproductive health.…”
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Re-evaluating large for gestational age: differential effects on perinatal outcomes in term and premature births by Chun-Heng Kuo, Chun-Heng Kuo, Chun-Heng Kuo, Yi-Ling Wu, Chi-Nien Chen, Chi-Nien Chen, Yu-Ru Lo, I-Weng Yen, Kang-Chih Fan, Yi-Yun Tai, Ming-Wei Lin, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Chih-Cheng Hsu, Hung-Yuan Li

“…ObjectivePregnancies with large-for-gestational-age (LGA) fetuses are associated with increased risks of various adverse perinatal outcomes. …”
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Investigating service delivery and perinatal outcomes during the low prevalence first year of COVID-19 in a multiethnic Australian population: a cohort study by Vincent W Lee, N Wah Cheung, Dharmintra Pasupathy, Sarah J Melov, James Elhindi, Therese M McGee, Seng Chai Chua, Justin McNab, Thushari I Alahakoon

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted adjusting for confounders including age, area-level socioeconomic status, gestation, parity, ethnicity and body mass index.Setting Obstetric population attending three public hospitals including a major tertiary referral centre in Western Sydney, Australia.Participants Women who delivered with singleton pregnancies over 20 weeks gestation. Ethnically diverse women, 66% overseas born. …”
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Factors associated with the discontinuation of modern contraceptive methods among lactating women in nine West African high-fertility countries: findings of the most recent demogra... by Abou Coulibaly, Adama Baguiya, Denise Kpebo, Augustin Zango, Halima Tougri, Franck Garanet, Seni Kouanda

“…Abstract Introduction Contraception discontinuation is a concern, especially if it occurs in breastfeeding women, thereby exposing them to a high risk of close and unwanted pregnancies. Our study aimed to measure the prevalence and identify the individual and community-level factors associated with the discontinuation of modern contraceptives among breastfeeding women. …”
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Les effets des normes de sexe chez les enseignant-e-s de l’école primaire by Céline Delcroix

“…La troisième partie montre comment l’enseignant-e ne peut se construire dans la prégnance des stéréotypes de sexe, pour voir apparaître des revendications d’égalité et surtout la défense des valeurs soulevées par la politique scolaire à savoir que l’enseignant-e est un-e professionnel-le qui développe des compétences pédagogiques et psychologiques dans son rapport à l’élève.…”
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