BACKGROUND Periconceptional use of multivitamins reduces the risk of a child with a congenital heart defect (CHD). Data on the impact of maternal diet, however, are lacking. AIM OF THE STUDY We investigated the association between the maternal dietary intake of B-vitamins and having a child with a CHD. METHODS A case-control study was performed in 192 mothers of a child with a CHD and 216 m...

BACKGROUND Empirical evidence of the important role of the family in primary pediatric headache has grown significantly in the last few years, although the interconnections between the dysfunctional process and the family interaction are still unclear. Even though the role of parenting in childhood migraine is well known, no studies about the personality of parents of migraine children have bee...

Abstract Background Obstetric problems and infertility affect female surgeons. Family perspectives influence specialty choice attrition rates. We aim to study parity, fertility, family planning among pediatric A questionnaire was filled out by licensed BFPS evaluate pregnancy/motherhood Brazilian surgeons (BFPS). The professionals were divided into two groups that compared (< 40 ≥ years of a...

Abstract Introduction Within 5 years, the number of pregnant smokers in Poland decreased by 5%. Still, 6% women are active and 18% passive smokers, 5% smoke drink alcohol. The study examined levels cotinine concentration blood umbilical cord their children relation to cigarettes smoked; places persons conducive exposure tobacco were determined. Materials Methods included 123 who have entered me...

Toilet training is an important developmental milestone for toddlers, because the ability to control urge urinate and defecate begins develop at this time. At present, many mothers work outside home, so there less time stimulate children's toilet training. The purpose of study was determine relationship between mother's support success in toddlers aged 18-36 months Posyandu Jemunang Pandanrejo ...

OBJECTIVES We sought to assess the prevalence and progression of neo-aortic root dilation and valvar regurgitation after staged reconstruction for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). BACKGROUND In HLHS, the pulmonary valve functions as the neo-aortic valve. Neo-aortic valve dysfunction has been observed after arterial switch operation and the Ross procedure. METHODS Patients with HLHS b...

background to develop the culture of breastfeeding, it is needed to know the level of maternal knowledge. hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate maternal knowledge and attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding in six months after birth in shiraz, iran. materials and methods this was a cross-sectional study carried out on mothers who referred to health centers. four health centers were selec...