Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends one ultrasound scan
before 24 weeks gestation as part of routine antenatal care (WHO 2016). We explored …

Background The lifestyle of the mother during pregnancy can affectthe health of their baby.
Since lifestyle change is a sociocultural act and the motivations associated with lifestyle …

Objective This study uses a meta-ethnography to synthesize qualitative research on the
experiences of women during pregnancies after one or more perinatal losses. Design This …

Background Pregnancy is an important time for women's mental health and marks the
foundations of the emerging bond between mother and baby. This study aimed to …

Abstract Introduction In Denmark, first trimester screening has a very high uptake (> 90%). If
Down syndrome is diagnosed, termination rates are high (> 95%). The aim of this study was …

Background The number of people using social media has substantially increased over the
past years. Previous studies have shown associations between social media overuse and …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on women's birth experiences.
To date, there are no studies that use both quantitative and qualitative data to compare …

There is an increased risk for depression and anxiety across the perinatal period (ie,
spanning pregnancy and the first year postpartum); however, limited research has examined …

Background Alcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with a
risk for the child's healthy development. Nevertheless, about 16 to 25% of all women in the …

Background during pregnancy, which is a developmental period, there are risks that may
cause pathological changes when physical, mental and social adaptation is not achieved …