ECMO in Pregnancy and Peripartum
As the medical complexity of pregnant patients increases, the rate of maternal morbidity has
risen. Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and …
risen. Maternal cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and …
Impact of maternal risk factors on ethnic disparities in maternal mortality: a national population-based cohort study
N Vousden, K Bunch, S Kenyon… - The Lancet Regional …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Ethnic disparities in maternal mortality are consistently reported. This study
aimed to investigate the contribution of known risk factors including age, socioeconomic …
aimed to investigate the contribution of known risk factors including age, socioeconomic …
Recognition and management of postpartum hemorrhage
TAELH Mohamed, E Chandraharan - Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2025 - journals.lww.com
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an obstetric emergency and refers to excessive blood loss
after birth. Loss of blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity may lead to maternal …
after birth. Loss of blood volume and oxygen-carrying capacity may lead to maternal …
Evaluation of perinatal anxiety assessment measures: a cognitive interview study
Background Anxiety in pregnancy and postpartum is highly prevalent but under-recognised.
To identify perinatal anxiety, assessment tools must be acceptable, relevant, and easy to use …
To identify perinatal anxiety, assessment tools must be acceptable, relevant, and easy to use …
Self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnancy: evaluation of women's experiences of the BUMP trials
A Chisholm, KL Tucker, C Crawford, M Green… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2024 - Springer
Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote care, or
telemedicine, in many clinical areas including maternity care. One component of remote …
telemedicine, in many clinical areas including maternity care. One component of remote …
Community perinatal mental health teams and associations with perinatal mental health and obstetric and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with a history of …
I Gurol-Urganci, J Langham, E Tassie, M Heslin… - The Lancet …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Women with a pre-existing severe mental disorder have an increased risk of
relapse after giving birth. We aimed to evaluate associations of the gradual regional …
relapse after giving birth. We aimed to evaluate associations of the gradual regional …
Spatiotemporal patterns and surveillance artifacts in maternal mortality in the United States: a population-based study
Background Reports of high and rising maternal mortality ratios (MMR) in the United States
have caused serious concern. We examined spatiotemporal patterns in cause-specific …
have caused serious concern. We examined spatiotemporal patterns in cause-specific …
The relationship between ethnicity and place of birth in England: a mixed-methods study
F Rivers, C Grollman, Z Khan, MAS Daniele - BMC Pregnancy and …, 2024 - Springer
Background UK maternity policy advocates a choice of birthplace in an obstetric-led unit
(OU), a midwife-led unit (MLU) or at home. Although robust evidence supports the safety of …
(OU), a midwife-led unit (MLU) or at home. Although robust evidence supports the safety of …
Interventions to reduce inequalities for pregnant women living with disadvantage in high-income countries: an umbrella review protocol
N Vousden, D Geddes-Barton, N Roberts, M Knight - Systematic Reviews, 2024 - Springer
Background Women who live with disadvantages such as socioeconomic deprivation,
substance misuse, poor mental health, or domestic abuse face inequalities in health before …
substance misuse, poor mental health, or domestic abuse face inequalities in health before …
Acceptability and content validity of suicidality screening items: a qualitative study with perinatal women
Background Suicide is a leading cause of death for perinatal women. It is estimated that up
to 50% of women with mental health issues during pregnancy and/or after birth are not …
to 50% of women with mental health issues during pregnancy and/or after birth are not …