Griffiths Scales of Child Development 3rd Edition: normalization for the Brazilian population by Amanda Tragueta Ferreira-Vasques, Eduardo Pimentel da Rocha, Elizabeth Green, Dionísia Aparecida Cusin Lamônica

“…Normalization followed the criteria of the original scale.ResultsThere was a direct and statistically significant correlation between maternal schooling and socioeconomic status; a direct correlation in the performance between the subscales. …”
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Estimation of malondialdehyde and catalase activity in pregnant women at IIMS&R Hospital, Lucknow, India by Niharika Singh, Saba Khan, Mohammad Mustufa Khan, Haseeb Ahsan, Roshan Alam

“… Background: During pregnancy, the physiological production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is associated with a variety of maternal, placental, and fetal developmental functions. …”
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Assessment of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2 by IHC in Association with CD14 Antigen in Placental Tissues from Women with Miscarriage by Zainab A. Hamid, Solaf J. Ali, Ali Hattem Hussain

“…Among many viral causes of miscarriage, maternal infections caused by herpes simplex virus type -1 (HSV-1) and Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) infections are important causes. …”
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Iron Deficiency Anemia by Neslihan Yerebasmaz, Şeyma Asiltürk, Erdem Fadıllıoğlu, Özlem Şengül, Serdar Yalvaç, Ömer Kandemir

“…After the analysis of covariance for maternal age, body mass index, parity, birth weight there were significant differences in hemoglobin values and mean corpuscular volume values between two groups (respectively p=0.002, p<0.001). …”
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Psychobiotic effects of probiotics and prebiotics by V. T. Ivashkin, K. V. Ivashkin

“…The bacterial colonization of the gut is initiated at the moment of delivery and represents incomplete copy of maternal microbiota. Intestinal microbiome is a factor of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis formation that is involved in regulation of immunomodulation, lipid metabolism, energy balance and electrophysiologic activity of enteric nervous system. …”
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Plasma from hypertensive pregnancy patients induce endothelial dysfunction even under atheroprotective shear stress by Sarah Viana-Mattioli, Miriam Helena Fonseca-Alaniz, Iguaracy Pinheiro-de-Sousa, Ricardo Rosa Junior, Moises Henrique Mastella, Ricardo de Carvalho Cavalli, Valeria Cristina Sandrim

“…Abstract Preeclampsia (PE) is a challenge in maternal healthcare due to its complex nature, characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and damage to various organs. …”
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Implementing E-MOTIVE for detection and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage in South Africa by M Singata-Madliki, S Fawcus, N Moran, E Arends, E Muller, S Mandondo, G J Hofmeyr

“… Postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable maternal mortality in South Africa. In a significant breakthrough in the management of PPH, the E-MOTIVE trial found that a multifaceted health service intervention reduced severe PPH after vaginal delivery by 60% in 78 hospitals in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and SA. …”
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Pig herd management and infection transmission dynamics: a challenge for modellers by Sicard, Vianney, Picault, Sébastien, Andraud, Mathieu

“…The present application, based on a simple Susceptible-Exposed-Infected-Recovered (SEIR) model, opens the way to the representation of more complex epidemiological systems, including more specific features such as maternally derived antibodies, vaccination, or dual infections, along with their respective clinical consequences on the management practices.…”
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Antibacterial Activity of Copper Nanoparticles Fabricate via Malva Sylvesteris Leaf Extract by Osama Ismail Haji Zebari, Samie Yaseen Sharaf Zeebaree, Aemn Yaseen Sharaf Zeebaree, Hardan Ismail Haji Zebari, Hadeel Ridha Abbas

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An efficient interpretable framework for unsupervised low, very low and extreme birth weight detection. by Ali Nawaz, Amir Ahmad, Shehroz S Khan, Mohammad Mehedy Masud, Nadirah Ghenimi, Luai A Ahmed

“…Detecting low birth weight is crucial for early identification of at-risk pregnancies which are associated with significant neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality risks. This study presents an efficient and interpretable framework for unsupervised detection of low, very low, and extreme birth weights. …”
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Need for national guidance regarding proactive care of infants born at 22–23 weeks' gestation by Ga Won Jeon

“…In Korea, where there is an extreme shortage of neonatologists, maternal transfer before delivery at 22–23 weeks' gestation to high-activity regions with appropriate neonatal intensive care unit resources, such as adequate personnel and facilities similar to the centralized care model seen in Sweden, is crucial for improving the survival rates of infants born at 22–23 weeks' gestation. …”
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Family perceptions and efforts in preventing malnutrition (stunting) health problems in children in mandailing natal regency by Nasution Siti Saidah

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Malaria Parasitemia and Anaemia among Pregnant Women in Umuahia Metropolis by ANC Amadi, PC Nwankwo

“…A study on the prevalence of malaria parasitaemia and anaemia among pregnant women attending Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia and Nwachinemere Maternity and Child-Care (NMCCD) Ihie in Umuahia metropolis in Abia State Nigeria was carried out between April and October 2010. …”
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A Rare Case of Post-Partum Hemorrhage with Refractory Thrombotic Microangiopathy, and Hepatic Infarction: A Diagnostic Dilemma with High Mortality by Naved Yousuf Hasan, Asiah Salem Rugaan, Noha Ahmed Mohamed Ali, Masood Iqbal

“…It is highly imperative to be aware of the complications of postpartum hemorrhage, as it should be treated promptly to minimize the possible cascade of multi-organ failure with high maternal and fetal mortality. Liver transplantation is the only possible radical therapy in cases with fulminant hepatic failure, worth considering, if clinically possible and applicable. …”
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Amniotic Fluid β2- Microglobulin Measurements by Emine Aydın, Alp Tuna Beksaç, Ergün Karaağaoğlu, M. Sinan Beksaç

“…The most common amniocentesis indication was advanced maternal age (33.3%). Others were; high risk result for triple test (18.5%), high risk result for double test (6.48%), ventriculomegaly (5.55%), obstetric history for fetus with down syndrome (4.62%), the presence of soft markers on ultrasound (13.8%), others (17.8%). …”
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AN ANALYSIS OF FACILITY ASSESSMENT OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN NIGERIA: A MICRO-EVIDENCE FROM KADUNA SATE by Gimba Victor Kyari, Micah Dogara, Selbyen Evelyn Gimba

“…For a new service delivery model to have a transformational influence on maternal health care, it needs to be available to a large portion of the population. …”
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Development and Validation of Chlamydia muridarum Mouse Models for Studying Genital Tract Infection Pathogenesis by Yihui Wang, Zixuan Han, Luying Wang, Xin Sun, Qi Tian, Tianyuan Zhang

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Follow-Up of Newborns with Neural Tube Defects: A Single Center Experience by Umit Ayse Tandircioglu, Cansu Kethuda Ensert Cihan, Hasan Tolga Celik, Burcak Bilginer, Sule Yigit

“…STUDY DESIGN: Demographic data, prenatal-maternal characteristics, surgical operation time, intensive care follow-up, and long-term neurological-developmental results of these patients were also evaluated. …”
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Evaluating interdisciplinary breastfeeding and lactation knowledge, attitudes and skills: An evaluation of a professional graduate programme for healthcare professionals. by Denise McGuinness, Kate Frazer, Karl F Conyard, Paula Cornally, Lauren Cooper, Niamh Vickers

“…The programme evaluation identifies the importance of a professional graduate breastfeeding and lactation education programme for interdisciplinary health care professionals increasing knowledge, attitudes and practices and ultimately increasing breastfeeding rates in the short and long term, with improved maternal and child health outcomes.…”
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Obstetric red cell transfusion in a high-volume tertiary hospital: a retrospective cohort study by Eileen Lew, Karuna Mary Lional, Shephali Tagore

“…Results: Out of 23,456 parturients who delivered in the study period, 760 were administered red cell transfusion, resulting in a transfusion rate of 3.2% or 32 in 1,000 maternities. A total of 1,675 red cell units were utilised in 863 transfusion episodes. …”
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