BACKGROUND: The occurrence of short birth intervals among reproductive-age women in East Africa is a critical public health issue, contributing to maternal and child health risks. Identifying the key factors that predict short birth intervals can hel...
INTRODUCTION: Anaemia during pregnancy is a widespread health burden globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries, posing a serious risk to both maternal and neonatal health. The primary challenge is that anaemia is frequently undetected ...
BACKGROUND: Traditional statistical methods have dominated research on peripartum depression (PPD), but innovative approaches may provide deeper insights. This study aims to predict the impact factors of PPD using elastic net regression (ENR) combine...
Early pregnancy loss (EPL) may result from exposure to emerging contaminants (ECs), although the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. This case-control study measured over 2000 serum features, including 37 ECs, 6 biochemicals, and 2057 end...
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
May 1, 2025
PURPOSE: This review aims to comprehensively explore the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to an area that has not been traditionally explored in depth: the continuum of maternal-fetal health. In doing so, the intent was to examine this phy...
Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)
May 1, 2025
Stillbirth is a major global issue, with over 5 million cases each year. The multifactorial nature of stillbirth makes it difficult to predict. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have the potential to enhance clinical decision-mak...
Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
May 1, 2025
OBJECTIVE: To develop a prediction model for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in twin pregnancy using characteristics obtained at the first prenatal visit.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Apr 22, 2025
CONTEXT: Large-for-gestational-age (LGA), one of the most common complications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), has become a global concern. The predictive performance of common continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) metrics for LGA is limited.
Midwifery philosophy views childbearing as primarily normal, indicative of a woman's overall health. Midwifery practice focuses on supporting the human-to-human relationship between the midwife and the woman holding primacy. Despite the traditional f...