PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS

This study tested two doses of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, to see if it can reduce blood loss in women who experience heavy bleeding (over 800 mL) during a planned or non-emergency cesarean section. A total of 225 women participated, and the drug was given as a…

This study looked at whether a four-week program of supervised obstetric exercises could help pregnant women feel better emotionally and physically. 100 women in their third trimester were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other received standard care. Researchers…

This study tested if giving two medications (mifepristone and misoprostol) at the same time could help deliver a nonviable pregnancy faster than misoprostol alone. Thirty women between 14 and 28 weeks of pregnancy who needed labor induction took part. The goal was to see if the c…

This study looked at over 2,100 people with listeriosis, a serious infection from contaminated food. Researchers aimed to find out why some people get very sick, including pregnant women and those with brain infections. They collected data on symptoms, treatments, and outcomes to…

This study looked at pregnant women who needed emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers wanted to learn how these surgeries affect the baby's health. Only 3 women took part, so the results are very limited.

This study compared two drugs, carbetocin and oxytocin, given to healthy women after childbirth to see which one causes less stress on the heart. Researchers measured heart damage markers and side effects in 240 women. The goal is to help doctors choose the safer option, especial…

This study examined whether viral infections and diabetes during pregnancy 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 larg…

This study looked at 150 women to see how different types of fibroid surgery affect pregnancy. It compared women who had surgery (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or open) with those who did not. The goal was to find out if the type of surgery or timing (during pregnancy or before) c…

This study looked at how common sleep apnea is in very overweight pregnant women and whether a breathing device (CPAP) can improve health for both mother and baby. 89 women with a BMI over 35 took part. The goal was to understand links between sleep apnea, high blood pressure, an…

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 in the baby. The goal was to learn how to help women make better-informed decisions about whe…