INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of the first urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes and how it relates to other prognostic factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study from December 2009 to February 2012 with analysis of demographic, clinical and biochemical data from two obstetric d...

OBJECTIVE Despite the current prevalence of preterm births, no clear guidelines exist on the optimal mode of delivery. Our objective was to investigate the effects of mode of delivery on neonatal outcomes among premature infants in a large cohort. STUDY DESIGN We applied a retrospective cohort study design to a database of 6,408 births. Neonates were stratified by birth weight and a composite...

BACKGROUND While seasonality of birth outcomes has been documented in a variety of settings, data from rural South Asia are lacking. We report a descriptive study of the seasonality of prematurity, low birth weight, small for gestational age, neonatal deaths, and stillbirths in the plains of Nepal. METHODS Using data collected prospectively during a randomized controlled trial of neonatal ski...

INTRODUCTION Studies of adult patient populations suggest that organizational culture is associated with quality improvement (QI) implementation, as well as patient outcomes. However, very little research on organizational culture has been performed in neonatal patient populations. METHOD This combined cross-sectional survey and retrospective cohort study assessed employee perceptions of orga...

This study was conducted to identify the various maternal and neonatal factors that influence birth outcomes. Maternal are key determinants of outcomes health a newborn baby is very crucial in first six months baby’s life. Neonatal mortality low weight worrying problems for stakeholders sector. Logistic regression multilevel were used Secondary data therefore collected from War Memorial Hospita...

This study aimed to determine the effect of PCOS upon fertility, pregnancy, and neonatal outcomes. Fertility rates may be restored to those of the background population after diagnosis. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are more prevalent for women with PCOS independently of obesity.

background & aim: warm water immersion during labor is associated with relaxation and pain reduction for pregnant women. this method is not extensively used in iran, given the fear of infection and other maternal/neonatal complications. alternative methods are required to increase the safety of normal vaginal delivery. the purpose of this study was to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes, ass...

This study of 513 mothers aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial on the use of aromatherapy during labor as a care option that could improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. Pain perception was reduced in the aromatherapy group for nulliparae (first time delivery of a child). There were no associated adverse effects of using EO’s on maternal or neonatal ou...