Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Introduction: Near-term and intrapartum care play pivotal roles in ensuring a safe childbirth experience and are essential components of a comprehensive approach to maternal and neonatal health.
Methods: The following interventions were identified: antibiotics for preterm premature rupture of membrane, antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung maturation, partograph use during labor and delivery, induction of labor at or post term, skilled birth care and safe childbirth checklist during labor and delivery. A scoping exercise was conducted to ascertain the most up-to-date evidence, and reviews of topics of interest were updated in case the evidence was not recent, with a focus on low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).
Understanding the experiences of young, urban, Indigenous mothers-to-be in British Columbia, Canada.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
January 2025
Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Background: Indigenous Peoples comprise the youngest and fastest growing demographic in Canada, with many living in urban-suburban areas. Given higher fertility rates, younger overall ages and higher adolescent pregnancy rates, perinatal research is needed-to inform policymaking and programming throughout pregnancy and childhood. Yet such data remain scarce in British Columbia (BC), Canada.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrepartum supplementation of Ascophyllum nodosum meal or ethylenediamine dihydroiodide: Effects on colostrum yield and growth and health of dairy calves.
J Dairy Sci
January 2025
Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824. Electronic address:
We aimed to evaluate the effects of prepartum supplementation of different I sources (Ascophyllum nodosum [ASCO] meal and ethylenediamine dihydroiodide [EDDI]) on colostrum yield of cows, and blood concentrations of glucose, BHB, and thyroid hormones and growth of dairy calves. Forty multiparous Holstein cows were blocked by lactation number and expected calving date and assigned to 1 of 4 treatments 28 d before parturition: (1) EDDI supplemented (11 mg/d) to a basal diet to meet the NRC (2001) I concentration of 0.5 mg of I/kg of DMI (control = CON [0 g/d of ASCO meal]; actual I concentration = 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExperiences and perceptions of respectful maternity care among mothers during childbirth in health facilities of Eastern province of Rwanda: An appreciative inquiry.
PLoS One
January 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the importance of ensuring respectful and dignified childbirth experiences. However, many countries, including Rwanda, have documented negative experiences during childbirth. Identifying best practices can help uncover sustainable solutions for resource-limited settings rather than focusing solely on the challenges and negative aspects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCirculating fibroblast growth factor 21 levels in gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
January 2025
Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510150, China.
Background: The connection between fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and the likelihood of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or preeclampsia (PE) has received more attention recently. Based on published articles, meta-analysis were conducted to explore the differences in FGF21 levels in GDM or PE compared to control groups.
Methods: Articles published before April 5, 2024 were searched across four databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, and studies exploring the association of FGF21 levels and GDM or PE were collected.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!