PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

This study tested whether a tighter blood pressure target (below 135/85 mmHg) is better than usual care (below 150/100 mmHg) for women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy. 61 women were enrolled and followed for 6 months after giving birth. The goal was to see if this ap…

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 a C-section who were already bleeding heavily (over 800 mL). The trial involved 225 participants and compared the drug to a placebo. The goal was to …

This study tested two medicines, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to treat low blood pressure that can happen during a C-section. 46 women having planned C-sections received one of the drugs when their blood pressure dropped. Both worked well, but norepinephrine kept the heart r…

This study looked at whether kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) can reduce pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women. 72 pregnant women with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and daily function before and after taping, reapplyin…

This study tested if giving two medications (mifepristone and misoprostol) at the same time works better than misoprostol alone for inducing labor in a nonviable second-trimester pregnancy. The goal was to shorten the time to delivery and reduce the risk of maternal complications…

This study looked at whether a four-week program of supervised obstetric exercises could help pregnant women feel better emotionally and physically. One hundred women in their third trimester took part; half did the exercises and half received standard care. Researchers measured …

This study observed how doctors discuss noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) with pregnant women during their first prenatal visit. The goal was to understand current practices and find ways to help women make informed decisions about whether to use this screening test. Over 600 p…

This study measured certain proteins (histones and HMGB1) in the blood of 115 pregnant women, some with placental complications like pre-eclampsia and some without. The goal was to see if these proteins could serve as early markers for such complications. No treatment was given; …

This study looked at whether viruses in pregnant women with diabetes might increase the risk of congenital heart defects in their babies. Researchers analyzed blood and stool samples from 114 women to detect enteroviruses and other viruses. The goal was to gather knowledge for fu…

This study looked at over 2,100 people to better understand listeriosis, a serious infection from contaminated food. Researchers aimed to find clinical, biological, and genetic factors that increase the risk of severe disease or death. The study did not test a new treatment but c…

This study looked at 150 women to see how different types of fibroid surgery (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or open) affect pregnancy outcomes. Researchers compared women who had surgery with those who did not, tracking complications like placental problems and surgical issues. Th…

This study looked at how much vitamin D pregnant women at risk of deficiency need to reach healthy levels. 105 women in early pregnancy were given either 20 or 40 micrograms of vitamin D daily, or followed usual care. The goal was to see which dose works best and to track changes…

This study looked at whether carbetocin is less harmful to the heart than oxytocin, two drugs given to women after childbirth to prevent bleeding. Researchers measured heart damage markers in 240 healthy pregnant women. The goal was to find which drug is safer, especially for wom…

This study looked at what happens to pregnant women and their babies when they need emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers collected information from 3 pregnant women to learn more about how surgery affects pregnancy. The goal was to …

This study measured how often sleep apnea occurs in obese pregnant women and whether treatment with a CPAP machine improves outcomes for mother and baby. Researchers followed 89 women with a BMI of 35 or higher in their third trimester. The goal was to understand the link between…