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Abstract Background Childbirth can be psychologically traumatic for up to 44% of women. Determinants of a negative childbirth experience include loss of control and lack of emotional support or interaction with obstetric...

Abstract Background The timing of puberty in offspring is influenced by various factors, including genetics and environment. While some studies suggest a link between parental age at childbirth and pubertal timing, the e...

Abstract Objective Eating disorders (ED) are most prevalent in women of reproductive age. EDs affect fertility, maternal BMI, and obstetric outcomes. During the early postpartum period, women with an ED history are at hi...

Abstract Background Postpartum depression and anxiety are common and burdensome. Physical activity (PA) is a scalable intervention, yet the comparative effectiveness of PA modalities and optimal dosing in the postpartum ...

Abstract Background Limited research exists on the obstetric risk profiles of women in same-sex relationships (WSSR) undergoing childbirth. Methods Population-based cohort study including deliveries in the Swedish Stockh...

Abstract Background While antenatal corticosteroids (ACSs) are standard for early preterm birth, their benefit‒risk profile for the late preterm period is controversial, and the effect of the ACS-to-delivery interval o...

Abstract Background Shoulder dystocia is a severe and emergent adverse perinatal complication. Existing literature suggests that the risk of shoulder dystocia varies by race and socioeconomic status, but research in this...

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is an unrivaled way of providing ideal food for healthy growth and development of infants. However, as important as breastfeeding is for the child’s health, it can affect the mother’...

Abstract Aims and objectives This study aims to explore the experiences of perinatal vulnerability between expectant mothers and partners, investigating how their vulnerabilities interact, accumulate, or resolve, and ide...

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the hypothesis that pregnant women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) may encounter more adverse outcomes during induced labour. Methods The study population...

Abstract Background Chronic endometritis (CE) has two principal subtypes—non-specific chronic endometritis (NSCE) and endometrial tuberculosis (ETB). Both can adversely affect embryo implantation. Although ETB is gener...

Abstract Background Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a genetic test to screen fetal chromosomal abnormalities in pregnancy. Public reliance on short-video platforms for health information in China is increasing, y...

Abstract Background The study aimed to determine the effect of manual pressure and local cold spray administration on pain intensity and satisfaction in reducing pain due to Human Anti-D Immunoglobulin injection administ...

Abstract Background Appendiceal mucinous adenocarcinoma (AMA) is exceptionally rare, constituting less than 0.5% of all gastrointestinal malignancies and demonstrating an annual incidence of only 1 to 2 cases per million...

Abstract Background Concern exists about the variation in maternity services across England, highlighted by various high-profile investigations into care failures. In response, NHS England developed the Core Competency F...

Abstract Background Serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) hormone is a well-established biomarker used for pregnancy monitoring and prognosis in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. After embryo transfer, a hi...

Abstract Background Maintaining oral health during pregnancy is important for maternal and child health, yet many low-income individuals face barriers to dental care. Medicaid dental benefits (MDBs) vary by state and may...

Abstract Background Instrumental delivery is a dying art, that needs proper training and practice to revive it and help decrease cesarean delivery rates. This study aimed to declare the obstetricians’ attitude towards ...

Abstract Background Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of maternal and fetal mortality andmorbidity. Its etiology is idiopathic, but it is known that the disease is associated with a prothrombotic state. In this context,...

Abstract Background Prenatal education improves maternal and neonatal outcomes. Ultrasound-guided visual biofeedback provides real-time visualization of fetal head movement, enabling expectant mothers to refine their pus...

Abstract Background Pregnancy is often considered the happiest experience in a woman’s life. However, perinatal loss may sadly occur as one of its possible outcomes, which necessitates the provision of bereavement care...

Abstract Background Preterm low birth weight (PLBW) is a major global contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aims to develop and evaluate a novel artificial neural network (ANN) based predictive mode...

Abstract Background Nipple wounds are common complications during breastfeeding and may lead to pain, early cessation of breastfeeding, and maternal distress. Various pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches ha...