OBJECTIVES We identified risk factors for pregnancy-associated homicide (women who died as a result of homicide during or within 1 year of pregnancy) in the United States from 1991 to 1999. METHODS Pregnancy-associated homicides were analyzed with data from the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. RESULTS Six hundred seventeen (8.4%) hom...

We report a unique case of a 12-year-old girl with unilateral proptosis form orbital extension of an extensive bilateral cephalhematoma. Loss of vision in the left eye due to severe proptosis was reversed by prompt aspiration and tarsorrhaphy.

Background: Birth trauma usually occurs, particularly in long and difficult labour or fetal mal presentations. Although with advancements technology improved obstetric care liberal use of cesarean section deliveries, serious birth is decreasing worldwide. Appraisement common triggers the key ingredient for provision high quality prenatal & perinatal to reduce incidence severity trauma.Objec...

The birth injuries are avoidable and unavoidable mechanical or anoxic trauma incurred by the infant at birth and this study aims to know the birth injuries in neonates attended Neonatal OPD / admitted in NICU of Government General Hospital, Kurnool. This study is a hospital based prospective cohort study conducted from March 2013 to February 2014. The babies were examined for birth injuries, re...

Background: Childbirth-related traumatic experiences are an overlooked area of psychological suffering, often leading to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, difficulties in bonding between mother baby. This study aimed evaluate the effectiveness Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing as a brief intervention reducing Birth Trauma symptoms.
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OBJECTIVE Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder are a well-recognized phenomenon in mothers of preterm infants, with implications for maternal health and infant outcomes. This randomized controlled trial evaluated 6-month outcomes from a skills-based intervention developed to reduce symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. METHODS One hundred five mothers of pre...

Chylothorax was probably first described by Aseli in 1677 (cited by Kirkland, 1965). It can occur neonatally and during infancy, in childhood, and in adult life. In the neonatal period less than 20 cases had been recorded up to 1965 (Kirkland, 1965). These were considered to be due to a congenital defect in the thoracic duct, and in a few to birth trauma, convulsions, or respiratory obstruction...

Separation of the proximal humeral epiphysis (SPHE) is a well-known occurrence and may occur secondary to trauma, infection, and nonaccidental trauma. Since most newborns do not have the proximal humeral epiphysis ossified at birth, the diagnosis may be difficult to make on routine radiographs. Ultrasonography of the shoulder in the newborn is rapid, noninvasive, and nonionizing imaging techniq...