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	1. 1482 Accesses	Review 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	2. 1382 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 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.
	3. 1047 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	4. 864 Accesses	Research article Pregnancy outcome following gestational exposure to azithromycin Moumita Sarkar, Cindy Woodland C, Gideon Koren, Adrienne RN Einarson BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2006, 6:18 (30 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The use of azithromycin during pregnancy is not associated with increased rates of major fetal malformations and may be safe to use in pregnant women with chlamydial infections.
	5. 824 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 739 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	7. 703 Accesses	Research article Demographic, socio-economic, and cultural factors affecting fertility differentials in Nepal Ramesh Adhikari BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10:19 (28 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	8. 627 Accesses	Research article Home birth attendants in low income countries: who are they and what do they do? Ana Garces, Elizabeth M McClure, Elwyn Chomba, Archana Patel, Omrana Pasha, Antoinette Tshefu, Fabian Esamai, Shivaprasad Goudar, Adrien Lokangaka, K Michael Hamidge, Linda L Wright, Marion Koso-Thomas, Carl Bose, Waldemar A Carlo, Edward A Liechty, Patricia L Hibberd, Sherri Bucher, Ryan Whitworth, Robert L Goldenberg BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:34 (14 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Home birth attendants (HBAs) in low-resource countries are often illiterate, lack basic medical equipment, and have little formal training, indicating the need to provide greater training in safe birthing practices and the recognition of life-threatening complications.
	9. 589 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	10. 571 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11. 566 Accesses	Research article Pregnancy related back pain, is it related to aerobic fitness? A longitudinal cohort study Eva Thorell, Per Kristiansson BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:30 (17 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Peak oxygen uptake and physical activity in early pregnancy are not associated with reduced back pain during and after pregnancy, suggesting that pregnancy-related back pain is not a consequence of poor physical conditioning.
	12. 556 Accesses	Research article Risk of placenta previa in second birth after first birth cesarean section: a population-based study and meta-analysis Ipek Gurol-Urganci, David A Cromwell, Leroy C Edozien, Gordon CS Smith, Chidimma Onwere, Tahir A Mahmood, Allan Templeton, Jan H van der Meulen BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:95 (21 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13. 539 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	14. 510 Accesses	Research article Traditional beliefs and practices in the postpartum period in Fujian Province, China: a qualitative study Joanna H Raven, Qiyan Chen, Rachel J Tolhurst, Paul Garner BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2007, 7:8 (21 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most traditional Chinese beliefs about postnatal care, such as avoiding housework and eating protein-rich food, are beneficial to health, but others such as supplementing breast feeding, may be potentially harmful.
	15. 495 Accesses	Research article Trends in postpartum hemorrhage in high resource countries: a review and recommendations from the International Postpartum Hemorrhage Collaborative Group Marian Knight, William M Callaghan, Cynthia Berg, Sophie Alexander, Marie-Helene Bouvier-Colle, Jane B Ford, KS Joseph, Gwyneth Lewis, Robert M Liston, Christine L Roberts, Jeremy Oats, James Walker BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:55 (27 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of maternal mortality worldwide, is increasing in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA, with more attention by clinicians and better training recommended, especially in hospitals with limited resources.
	16. 490 Accesses	Research article Utilization of postnatal care for newborns and its association with neonatal mortality in India: An analytical appraisal Abhishek Singh, Awadhesh Yadav, Ashish Singh BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:33 (9 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	17. 486 Accesses	Review Global report on preterm birth and stillbirth (1 of 7): definitions, description of the burden and opportunities to improve data Joy E Lawn, Michael G Gravett, Toni M Nunes, Craig E Rubens, Cynthia Stanton, the GAPPS Review Group BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2010, 10(Suppl 1):S1 (23 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	18. 483 Accesses	Research article Breastfeeding cessation and symptoms of anxiety and depression: a longitudinal cohort study Eivind Ystrom BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:36 (23 May 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	19. 469 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20. 468 Accesses	Research article 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) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	21. 456 Accesses	Research article Early childhood development when second-trimester ultrasound dating disagrees with last menstrual period: a prospective cohort study Jagteshwar Grewal, Meghan Wernicke, Jun Zhang BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:32 (30 April 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	22. 445 Accesses	Research article Treatment of asymptomatic vaginal candidiasis in pregnancy to prevent preterm birth: an open-label pilot randomized controlled trial Christine L Roberts, Kristen Rickard, George Kotsiou, Jonathan M Morris BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2011, 11:18 (11 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| F1000 Medicine \| F1000 Biology
	23. 439 Accesses	Study protocol Feasibility and acceptability of a midwife-led intervention programme called 'Eat Well Keep Active' to encourage a healthy lifestyle in pregnancy Lucie Warren, Jaynie Rance, Billie Hunter BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2012, 12:27 (11 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24. 402 Accesses	Study protocol Treatment of retained placenta with misoprostol: a randomised controlled trial in a low-resource setting (Tanzania) Heleen J van Beekhuizen, Andrea B Pembe, Heiner Fauteck, Fred K Lotgering BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2009, 9:48 (23 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 399 Accesses	Research article A systematic review of maternal obesity and breastfeeding intention, initiation and duration Lisa H Amir, Susan Donath BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2007, 7:9 (4 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central