PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

This study tested whether keeping blood pressure tightly controlled (below 135/85) after a pregnancy complicated by high blood pressure is better than standard care (below 150/100). 61 new mothers took part, using home monitors and attending three check-ups. The goal was to see i…

This study tested two doses of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, to see if it could reduce blood loss in women having heavy bleeding during a planned C-section. 225 women participated, and researchers measured blood loss and checked for side effects. The goal was to …

This study tested whether giving two medications (mifepristone and misoprostol) at the same time works better than misoprostol alone for inducing labor in pregnancies that cannot survive (14-28 weeks). 30 women participated. The goal was to see if the combination shortens deliver…

This study tested whether giving pregnant women a fortified energy and protein supplement (BEP) improves birth weight and reduces problems like low birth weight and preterm birth. Over 3,300 women in Bangladesh were randomly assigned to receive either the BEP supplement or a stan…

This study looked at whether a four-week program of obstetric exercises (supervised by a physiotherapist) could help pregnant women feel less depressed, have fewer pregnancy complaints, and enjoy a better quality of life. A total of 100 women in their third trimester took part, w…

This study looked at whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can help reduce pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women. 72 women with moderate to severe pain were enrolled. The tape was applied and pain levels were measured before and after treatment. The goa…

This study tested two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to treat low blood pressure that can happen during C-sections with spinal anesthesia. 46 women received one of the drugs when their blood pressure dropped. Both worked well, but norepinephrine kept the heart rat…

This study measured certain proteins (histones and HMGB1) in the blood of 115 pregnant women to see if they could help detect placenta-related complications like pre-eclampsia. Researchers compared women with normal pregnancies, those with complications, and healthy non-pregnant …

This study looked at pregnant women who needed emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers wanted to see how the surgery affected the baby's health. They found that emergency surgery does not seem to harm the baby's outcome.

This study looked at whether viral infections and diabetes in pregnant women increase the risk of congenital heart defects in babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to detect viruses and immune responses. The goal was to gather knowledge for future la…

This study compared two artificial intelligence (AI) models to the standard Hadlock formula for estimating fetal weight from ultrasound scans. Researchers analyzed scans from 283 pregnant women between 24 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. The goal was to see if AI could be more accurate…

This study tested a special nursing program that teaches pregnant women with preeclampsia about climate-related health risks, like heat and pollution. 104 women took part, with half receiving the program plus usual care and half receiving usual care alone. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at 150 women who had fibroid surgery to see how it affected their future pregnancies. Researchers compared different surgical methods (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, and laparotomic) and also looked at women who did not have surgery. The goal was to understand pre…

This study compared two drugs, carbetocin and oxytocin, given to healthy pregnant women after delivery to see which one causes fewer heart-related side effects. Researchers measured heart damage markers and side effects in 240 women. The goal is to help doctors choose the safer o…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women at risk of vitamin D deficiency a higher daily dose (40 µg) is better than a standard dose (20 µg) for reaching healthy vitamin D levels. 105 women in early pregnancy took part. The goal was to find the right dose to prevent defi…

This study looked at how often sleep apnea happens in obese pregnant women and whether treatment with a CPAP machine can improve health for both mother and baby. Researchers followed 89 women with a BMI of 35 or higher in their second half of pregnancy. The goal was to see if sle…

This study looked at how doctors discuss noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) with pregnant women during their first visit. NIPT is a blood test that checks for certain genetic conditions like Down syndrome. The goal was to learn how to help women make better-informed decisions ab…

This study looked at over 2,100 people with listeriosis, a serious foodborne infection that can cause blood infections, brain infections, and pregnancy complications. Researchers collected data to find out which clinical, biological, and genetic factors make someone more likely t…