Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A: Its Significance as a Single Biomarker for Adverse Obstetric Outcomes by Madhusudan Dey, Priyanshi Choudhury, Sunil Chawla, Pranjali Dhume, Suyash Goel, Ankur Shah, Mounica Gowda KN

“…Maternal outcomes were recorded in terms of abortions, development of gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, placental abruption, fetal growth restriction, fetal demise, neonatal intensive care unit admission, etc., and analyzed to find an association with levels first trimester of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A. …”
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Reliability and validity of the original and brief German version of the Maternal Antenatal Attachment Scale (MAAS): Longitudinal study findings. by Franziska Lehnig, Katja Linde, Viktoria Schmidt, Michaela Nagl, Julia Martini, Holger Stepan, Anette Kersting

“…Women (≥ 18 years old) were recruited between the 18th and 22nd weeks of gestation while waiting for routine prenatal diagnostic appointments. …”
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Methylome profiling of cell-free DNA during the early life course in (un)complicated pregnancies using MeD-seq: Protocol for a cohort study embedded in the prospective Rotterdam pe... by Marjolein M van Vliet, Sam Schoenmakers, Ruben G Boers, Lotte E van der Meeren, Joost Gribnau, Régine P M Steegers-Theunissen

“…DMRs will be identified in placental tissues and cell types, and in cfDNA related to gestational-age or placental-related complications. …”
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Perinatal consequences of a category 1 caesarean section at term by Sailesh Kumar, Leah Grace, Ristan M Greer

“…Neonatal outcomes analysed were gestation at delivery, birth weight, Apgar scores, acidosis at birth, need for resuscitation, admission to neonatal intensive care and neonatal seizures and death.Results A total of 30 719 women delivering at term were included. …”
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Transient Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus with the Rare Association of Nonsuppurative Sialadenitis and Genetic Defects in 6q24 by Manal Mustafa, Nitin Ramdas, Mahmoud Elhalik, Arif Faquih

“…We report a male neonate of Arab ancestry delivered by caesarean section at 37 weeks of gestation. He had intrauterine growth retardation with a birth weight of 2.099 kg. …”
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Interest in digital health tools for miscarriage support: A qualitative assessment of Canadian women facing early pregnancy loss by Breanna Flynn, Anjali Sergeant, Genevieve Tam, Megan Gomes, Roopan Gill

“…Participants between 18 and 45 years of age who resided in Canada and experienced EPL up to 12 + 6 week gestation within the last 2 years were included. Enrolled participants who provided informed consent completed a single in-depth interview. …”
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Proportion of foetal and placental implantation abnormalities in Madagascar: A cross-sectional study of 35,919 women at public-sector primary healthcare facilities in central and s... by Franziska Krätzig, Jie Mei, Mahery Rebaliha, Zavaniarivo Rampanjato, Rinja Ranaivoson, Jenia Razafinjato, Jan-Walter De Neve, Mara Anna Franke, Nadine Muller, Julius Valentin Emmrich

“…Placenta previa was found in 2.31% (875/38,755) and multiple gestations in 1.03% (370/35,919) cases. Around one in every 150 women (0.66%, 234/38,702) had amniotic fluid disorders.…”
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Management of Severe COVID-19 in Pregnancy by Yassamine Abourida, Houssam Rebahi, Imane Oussayeh, Hajar Chichou, Bouchra Fakhir, Abderraouf Soummani, Hicham Jalal, Fatiha Bennaoui, Nadia El Idrissi Slitine, Fadl Mrabih Rabou Maoulainine, Ahmed Rhassane El Adib, Mohamed Abdenacer Samkaoui

“…A healthy 30-year-old pregnant woman, gravida 6, para 4, at 31 weeks of gestation, presented severe pneumonia symptoms promptly complicated with premature rupture of membranes (PROM). …”
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The Significance of Exposure to Pregestational Type 2 Diabetes in Utero on Fetal Renal Size and Subcutaneous Fat Thickness by Christy L. Pylypjuk, Chelsea Day, Yasmine ElSalakawy, Gregory J. Reid

“…Routine obstetrical ultrasounds performed between 18 and 22 weeks’ gestation at a tertiary-care fetal assessment unit were reviewed. …”
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Knights in shining armour and (M)others in life jackets: Women’s experiences of advocating for care alone when suffering recurrent early pregnancy loss during the SARS-CoV-2 pandem... by Flora E. Kent-Nye, Kayleigh S. Sheen, Karen Burgess, Munira Oza, Laura A. Magee, Davor Jurković, Sergio A. Silverio

“…A total of 16 women who had suffered two or more early pregnancy losses (≤ 14 weeks gestation) during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the United Kingdom participated. …”
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Neonatal outcomes and resuscitation practices following the addition of heart rate-guidance to basic resuscitation. by Jackie K Patterson, Daniel Ishoso, Adrien Lokangaka, Pooja Iyer, Casey Lowman, Joar Eilevstjønn, Ingunn Haug, Beena D Kamath-Rayne, Eric Mafuta, Helge Myklebust, Tracy Nolen, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl Bose, Sara Berkelhamer

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a pre-post clinical trial comparing heart rate-guided basic resuscitation to Helping Babies Breathe in three facilities, enrolling in-born neonates ≥28 weeks gestation. We collected observational data during a convenience sample of resuscitations and extracted clinical data from the medical record for all participants. …”
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The Role of Nutrition Across Production Stages to Improve Sow Longevity by Matheus Saliba Monteiro, Rafaella Fernandes Carnevale, Bruno Bracco Donatelli Muro, Ana Lígia Braga Mezzina, Bruno Braga Carnino, André Pegoraro Poor, Carlos Emilio Cabrera Matajira, Cesar Augusto Pospissil Garbossa

“…Controlling body condition scores is crucial for maximizing productivity in sows. During gestation, high-fiber diets help maintain optimal body condition and prevent constipation, particularly during the peripartum period. …”
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A Comparative Study to Determine the Efficacy of Atosiban versus Nifedipine in Management of Preterm Labour by Vidya Gaikwad, Jay Patel, Suhas Gaikwad

“…Atosiban was more frequently used in cases with earlier gestational ages, reflecting its utility in more acute clinical scenarios. …”
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Day-to-day dynamics of fetal heart rate variability to detect chorioamnionitis in preterm premature rupture of membranes. by Aline Taoum, Guy Carrault, Caroline Tesson, Maxime Esvan, Bruno Laviolle, Linda Lassel

“…<h4>Materials & methods</h4>120 pregnant women with PPROM between 26 and 34 weeks' gestation were enrolled in this multicenter prospective unblinded study. …”
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A Case Report of Bowel Perforation in a Gravid COVID-19 Patient by A. T. Guiritan, J. G. Cataluña

“…A 35-year-old female, Gravida 2 Para 1 at 31 weeks age of gestation (AOG) who underwent cesarean section for nonreassuring fetal status in 2019, was admitted for severe COVID-19 infection presenting with dyspnea. …”
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Impact of early versus late artificial rupture of membranes during oxytocin induction of labour on the incidence of chorioamnionitis: a randomised controlled trial (ARM trial) by Meghan G. Hill, Michelle R. Wise, Emmanuelle Pauleau, Beatrice Treadwell, Lynn Sadler

“…Pregnant people undergoing induction of labour at ≥ 37 weeks gestational age with intact membranes and a singleton gestation are eligible for the trial. …”
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Distinct gut microbial signature and altered short chain fatty acid metabolism at disease onset in a rat preclinical model of superimposed preeclampsia by Moumen M. Alhasan, María S. Landa, Silvia I. García, Roman G. Gerlach, Hani Harb, Fabian B. Fahlbusch, Melanie L. Conrad, Gabriela Barrientos

“…The blood pressure profile, renal function parameters and fetal phenotype were evaluated in pregnant Stroke-prone Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats (SHRSP) and their normotensive controls. On gestation day (GD)14, feces were collected and gut microbiome composition and short-chain fatty acid concentrations were determined by 16S rRNA sequencing and gas chromatography respectively. …”
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Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation in Pregnancy on Preeclampsia: The Folic Acid Clinical Trial Study by Shi Wu Wen, Josee Champagne, Ruth Rennicks White, Doug Coyle, William Fraser, Graeme Smith, Dean Fergusson, Mark C. Walker

“…Pregnant women with increased risk of developing PE presenting to a trial participating center between 80/7 and 166/7 weeks of gestation are randomized in a 1 : 1 ratio to folic acid 4.0 mg or placebo after written consent is obtained. …”
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Acute Effects of Ketamine Infusion on Postoperative Mood Scores in Patients Undergoing Dilation and Curettage: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study by Raham Hasan Mostafa, Ahmed Mohamed Khamis, Ashraf Nabil Saleh, Yehia Mamdouh Hassan Mekki, Mohamed Mohamed Kamal, Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdulmohsen Abdulnaiem Ismaiel

“…The study included a total of 60 patients, ≥18 years, physical status ASA II, with up to 12-week gestation undergoing elective D&C surgery. Patients were divided randomly into a ketamine group (group K) and a control group (group C). …”
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Association between Serum Uric Acid Levels and Perinatal Outcome in Women with Preeclampsia by Robinson Uchenna Ugwuanyi, Irozuruike Munachiso Chiege, Felix Eke Agwu, George Uchenna Eleje, Nonso Martin Ifediorah

“…Exclusion criteria included pregnant women who were current smokers, took alcohol, and diagnosed with multiple gestation, diabetes mellitus, or renal failure. Associations between categorical variables such as preeclampsia severity and perinatal outcomes were done using logistic regression while means of continuous variables such as serum uric acid were compared using Student’s t-test. …”
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