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Research article   Open Access Highly Accessed

Maternal obesity support services: a qualitative study of the perspectives of women and midwives

Penny J Furness, Kerry McSeveny, Madelynne A Arden, Carolyn Garland, Andy M Dearden, Hora Soltani BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:69 (8 October 2011)

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Review   Open Access Highly Accessed

The HELLP syndrome: Clinical issues and management. A Review

Kjell Haram, Einar Svendsen, Ulrich Abildgaard BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:8 (26 February 2009)

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Comparing the odds of postpartum haemorrhage in planned home birth against planned hospital birth: results of an observational study of over 500,000 maternities in the UK

Andrea Nove, Ann Berrington, Zoë Matthews BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:130 (19 November 2012)

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Gestational diabetes and pregnancy outcomes - a systematic review of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) diagnostic criteria

Eliana M Wendland, Maria Torloni, Maicon Falavigna, Janet Trujillo, Maria Dode, Maria Campos, Bruce B Duncan, Maria Schmidt BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:23 (31 March 2012)

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World Health Organization (WHO) and International Association for Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG) diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes both identify risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the IADPSG criteria show less consistency.

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The purple line as a measure of labour progress: a longitudinal study

Ashley Shepherd, Helen Cheyne, Susan Kennedy, Colette McIntosh, Maggie Styles, Catherine Niven BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:54 (16 September 2010)

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Crying babies, tired mothers - challenges of the postnatal hospital stay: an interpretive phenomenological study

Elisabeth Kurth, Elisabeth Spichiger, Elisabeth Zemp Stutz, Johanna Biedermann, Irene Hösli, Holly P Kennedy BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:21 (13 May 2010)

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Community involvement in obstetric emergency management in rural areas: a case of Rukungiri district, Western Uganda

Simon Ogwang, Robinah Najjemba, Nazarius Tumwesigye, Christopher Orach BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:20 (29 March 2012)

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Women's and care providers' perspectives of quality prenatal care: a qualitative descriptive study

Wendy Sword, Maureen I Heaman, Sandy Brooks, Suzanne Tough, Patricia A Janssen, David Young, Dawn Kingston, Michael E Helewa, Noori Akhtar-Danesh, Eileen Hutton BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:29 (13 April 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

Concurrent analysis of choice and control in childbirth

Austyn Snowden, Colin Martin, Julie Jomeen, Caroline Martin BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:40 (1 June 2011)

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Participant experiences of mindfulness-based childbirth education: a qualitative study

Colleen Fisher, Yvonne Hauck, Sara Bayes, Jean Byrne BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:126 (13 November 2012)

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Study protocol   Open Access

The IDvIP Trial: A two-centre randomised double-blind controlled trial comparing intramuscular diamorphine and intramuscular pethidine for labour analgesia

Michael YK Wee, Jenny P Tuckey, Peter Thomas, Sara Burnard BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:51 (8 July 2011)

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Breastfeeding cessation and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a longitudinal cohort study

Eivind Ystrom BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:36 (23 May 2012)

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‘Groping through the fog’: a metasynthesis of women's experiences on VBAC (Vaginal birth after Caesarean section)

Ingela Lundgren, Cecily Begley, Mechthild M Gross, Terese Bondas BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:85 (21 August 2012)

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Many women find that the risks and advantages of vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) are unclear, suggesting that expecting mothers need more information in order to make an informed decision on VBAC.

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Patients' perceptions of safety and quality of maternity clinical handover

Georgiana SM Chin, Narelle Warren, Louise Kornman, Peter Cameron BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:58 (10 August 2011)

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An integrative review of the side effects related to the use of magnesium sulfate for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia management

Jeffrey Michael Smith, Richard F Lowe, Judith Fullerton, Sheena M Currie, Laura Harris, Erica Felker-Kantor BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:34 (5 February 2013)

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Research article   Open Access Highly Accessed

Physical activity in pregnancy: a qualitative study of the beliefs of overweight and obese pregnant women

Zoe Weir, Judith Bush, Stephen C Robson, Catherine McParlin, Judith Rankin, Ruth Bell BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:18 (28 April 2010)

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Determinants of use of maternal health services in Nigeria - looking beyond individual and household factors

Stella Babalola, Adesegun Fatusi BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:43 (15 September 2009)

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Institutional delivery service utilization and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last 12 months in Sekela District, North West of Ethiopia: A community - based cross sectional study

Alemayehu Teferra, Fekadu Alemu, Solomon Woldeyohannes BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:74 (31 July 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

Women’s experiences of factors that facilitate or inhibit gestational diabetes self-management

Mary Carolan, Gurjeet K Gill, Cheryl Steele BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:99 (18 September 2012)

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The influence of women’s fear, attitudes and beliefs of childbirth on mode and experience of birth

Helen M Haines, Christine Rubertsson, Julie F Pallant, Ingegerd Hildingsson BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:55 (24 June 2012)

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The early postnatal period: Exploring women's views, expectations and experiences of care using focus groups in Victoria, Australia

Della A Forster, Helen L McLachlan, Jo Rayner, Jane Yelland, Lisa Gold, Sharon Rayner BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, 8:27 (22 July 2008)

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How good are we at implementing evidence to support the management of birth related perineal trauma? A UK wide survey of midwifery practice

Debra E Bick, Khaled M Ismail, Sue Macdonald, Peter Thomas, Sue Tohill, Christine Kettle BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:57 (25 June 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

Inability to predict postpartum hemorrhage: insights from Egyptian intervention data

Ndola Prata, Sabry Hamza, Suzanne Bell, Deborah Karasek, Farnaz Vahidnia, Martine Holston BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:97 (28 November 2011)

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Still too far to walk: Literature review of the determinants of delivery service use

Sabine Gabrysch, Oona MR Campbell BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:34 (11 August 2009)

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A community perspective on the role of fathers during pregnancy: a qualitative study

Amina P Alio, Cindi A Lewis, Kenneth Scarborough, Kenn Harris, Kevin Fiscella BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:60 (7 March 2013)

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Induction of labour versus expectant management in women with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes between 34 and 37 weeks (the PPROMEXIL-trial)

David P van der Ham, Jan G Nijhuis, Ben Mol, Johannes J van Beek, Brent C Opmeer, Denise Bijlenga, Mariette Groenewout, Birgit Arabin, Kitty WM Bloemenkamp, Wim J van Wijngaarden, Maurice GAJ Wouters, Paula JM Pernet, Martina M Porath, Jan FM Molkenboer, Jan B Derks, Michael M Kars, Hubertina CJ Scheepers, Martin JN Weinans, Mallory D Woiski, Hajo IJ Wildschut, Christine Willekes BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2007, 7:11 (6 July 2007)

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Preeclampsia and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease: what do obstetrician-gynecologists know?

May-Britt Heidrich, Daniela Wenzel, Constantin S von Kaisenberg, Cordula Schippert, Frauke M von Versen-Höynck BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:61 (9 March 2013)

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Quality of caesarean delivery services and documentation in first-line referral facilities in Afghanistan: a chart review

Young-Mi Kim, Hannah Tappis, Partamin Zainullah, Nasrat Ansari, Cherrie Evans, Linda Bartlett, Nabila Zaka, Willibald Zeck BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:14 (15 March 2012)

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Study protocol   Open Access

Protocol for a drugs exposure pregnancy registry for implementation in resource-limited settings

Ushma Mehta, Christine Clerk, Elizabeth Allen, Mackensie Yore, Esperança Sevene, Jan Singlovic, Max Petzold, Viviana Mangiaterra, Elizabeth Elefant, Frank M Sullivan, Lewis B Holmes, Melba Gomes BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:89 (3 September 2012)

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Racial disparities in infant mortality: what has birth weight got to do with it and how large is it?

Timothy B Gage, Fu Fang, Erin K O'Neill, A Gregory DiRienzo BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:86 (28 December 2010)

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A randomised controlled trial comparing standard or intensive management of reduced fetal movements after 36 weeks gestation-a feasibility study

Alexander EP Heazell, Giovanna Bernatavicius, Stephen A Roberts, Ainslie Garrod, Melissa K Whitworth, Edward D Johnstone, Joanna C Gillham, Tina Lavender BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:95 (16 April 2013)

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Transition to parenthood: the needs of parents in pregnancy and early parenthood

Toity Deave, Debbie Johnson, Jenny Ingram BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, 8:30 (29 July 2008)

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Centile charts for birthweight for gestational age for Scottish singleton births

Sandra Bonellie, James Chalmers, Ron Gray, Ian Greer, Stephen Jarvis, Claire Williams BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, 8:5 (25 February 2008)

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Birth weight differences between preterm stillbirths and live births: analysis of population-based studies from the U.S. and Sweden

Xun Zhang, KS Joseph, Sven Cnattingius, Michael S Kramer BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:119 (30 October 2012)

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Mode of birth and women’s psychological and physical wellbeing in the postnatal period

Ingrid J Rowlands, Maggie Redshaw BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:138 (28 November 2012)

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Care during the third stage of labour: A postal survey of UK midwives and obstetricians

Diane Farrar, Derek Tuffnell, Rebecca Airey, Lelia Duley BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:23 (21 May 2010)

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Quality of guidelines on the management of diabetes in pregnancy: a systematic review

Marjolein JE Greuter, Nathalie MA van Emmerik, Maurice GAJ Wouters, Maurits W van Tulder BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:58 (28 June 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

Periconceptional bread intakes indicate New Zealand's proposed mandatory folic acid fortification program may be outdated: results from a postpartum survey

Simonette R Mallard, Andrew R Gray, Lisa A Houghton BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:8 (14 February 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

UK Breastfeeding Helpline support: An investigation of influences upon satisfaction

Gill Thomson, Nicola Crossland, Fiona Dykes, Chris J Sutton BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:150 (13 December 2012)

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Research article   Open Access

Measures of satisfaction with care during labour and birth: a comparative review

Alexandra Sawyer, Susan Ayers, Jane Abbott, Gillian Gyte, Heike Rabe, Lelia Duley BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:108 (8 May 2013)

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Research article   Open Access Highly Accessed

The use of antenatal and postnatal care: perspectives and experiences of women and health care providers in rural southern Tanzania

Mwifadhi Mrisho, Brigit Obrist, Joanna Schellenberg, Rachel A Haws, Adiel K Mushi, Hassan Mshinda, Marcel Tanner, David Schellenberg BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:10 (4 March 2009)

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Prevalence and risk factors of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress symptoms

Maryam Modarres, Sedigheh Afrasiabi, Parvin Rahnama, Ali Montazeri BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:88 (3 September 2012)

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Preconception care for diabetic women for improving maternal and fetal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hayfaa A Wahabi, Rasmeia A Alzeidan, Ghada A Bawazeer, Lubna A Alansari, Samia A Esmaeil BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:63 (14 October 2010)

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The effectiveness of antenatal care programmes to reduce infant mortality and preterm birth in socially disadvantaged and vulnerable women in high-income countries: a systematic review

Jennifer Hollowell, Laura Oakley, Jennifer J Kurinczuk, Peter Brocklehurst, Ron Gray BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:13 (11 February 2011)

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Comparison of midwife-led and consultant-led care of healthy women at low risk of childbirth complications in the Republic of Ireland: a randomised trial

Cecily Begley, Declan Devane, Mike Clarke, Colette McCann, Patricia Hughes, Mary Reilly, Roisin Maguire, Shane Higgins, Alan Finan, Siobhan Gormally, Miriam Doyle BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:85 (29 October 2011)

Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed | Cited on BioMed Central |  Editor’s summary

For women at low risk of childbirth complications, midwifery-led units are as safe as consultant-led ones and are associated with less intervention during labor and delivery.

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Research article   Open Access

Assessment of social psychological determinants of satisfaction with childbirth in a cross-national perspective

Wendy Christiaens, Piet Bracke BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2007, 7:26 (26 October 2007)

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A qualitative interview study exploring pregnant women’s and health professionals’ attitudes to external cephalic version

Rebecca Say, Richard Thomson, Stephen Robson, Catherine Exley BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:4 (16 January 2013)

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Study protocol   Open Access

Primary prevention of gestational diabetes for women who are overweight and obese: a randomised controlled trial

Cate Nagle, Helen Skouteris, Heather Morris, Alison Nankervis, Bodil Rasmussen, Peter Mayall, Richard L Kennedy BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:65 (13 March 2013)

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Research article   Open Access

Adverse maternal outcomes associated with fetal macrosomia: what are the risk factors beyond birthweight?

Florent Fuchs, Jean Bouyer, Patrick Rozenberg, Marie-Victoire Senat BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:90 (8 April 2013)

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Induction of labour versus expectant monitoring in women with pregnancy induced hypertension or mild preeclampsia at term: the HYPITAT trial

Corine M Koopmans, Denise Bijlenga, Jan G Aarnoudse, Erik van Beek, Dick J Bekedam, Paul P van den Berg, Jan M Burggraaff, Erwin Birnie, Kitty WM Bloemenkamp, Addi P Drogtrop, Arie Franx, Christianne JM de Groot, Anjoke JM Huisjes, Anneke Kwee, Saskia le Cessie, Aren J van Loon, Ben WJ Mol, Joris AM van der Post, Frans JME Roumen, Hubertina CJ Scheepers, Marc EA Spaanderman, Rob H Stigter, Christine Willekes, Maria G van Pampus BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2007, 7:14 (27 July 2007)

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