OBJECTIVE This study describes the frequency of sonographically detected fetal renal disorders, the correlation of fetal renal pelvis dilatation (RPD) with the need for postnatal surgery, and proposed management of RPD. METHODS The study population consisted of 342 fetuses with prospectively identified isolated renal abnormalities and known follow-up. Fetuses with RPD were considered separate...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to estimate the cost of childbirth in a teaching hospital in Barcelona, Spain, including the costs of prenatal care, delivery and postnatal care (3 months). Costs were assessed by taking into account maternal origin and delivery type. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study of all deliveries in a teaching hospital to mothers living in its catchment ar...

BACKGROUND Postnatal care begins immediately after the expulsion of the placenta and continues for six to eight weeks post-delivery. High standard of care is required during the postnatal period because mothers and babies are at risk and vulnerable to complications related to postpartum haemorrhage and infections. Midwives and traditional birth attendants are responsible for the provision of po...

background: despite the importance of the postnatal consultation, in morocco, only 22% of women attended these consultations. the aim of this study was to identify associated factors with these consultations and offer suggestions to improve their use. methods: this study was conducted in 2014 in marrakech. a sample of women in reproductive age (15-49 yr) giving birth during 2013 year was enroll...

The aim of this guideline is to provide up-to-date information on methods of delivery for women with breech presentation. The scope is confined to decision making regarding the route of delivery and choice of various techniques used during delivery. It does not include antenatal or postnatal care. External cephalic version is the topic of a separate RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 20a: ECV and Red...

Postnatal care (PNC) refers to the given mother and newborn from time of delivery until six weeks age. Despite attempts, postnatal still falls short meeting mothers’ newborns’ needs. With approximately 90% mobile phone users coming underdeveloped nations, there is more room for improved maternal neonatal health interventions. aid technologies, this study attempts boost PNC adoption. Studies sho...

OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes of planned vaginal versus planned caesarean delivery in a cohort of extremely obese women (body mass index ≥ 50 kg/m(2)). DESIGN A national cohort study using the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS). SETTING All hospitals with consultant-led maternity units in the UK. POPULATION Five hundred and ninety-one extremely obese women delivering in the UK b...

1. Describe the possible long-term effects of suboptimal nutrition in preterm infants and critically ill term neonates. 2. Explain why the current standard for postnatal nutrition in preterm infants may not be adequate for postnatal growth. 3. List the the lower limit at which to start intravenous protein delivery in very low-birthweight infants. 4. Characterize the commonly used definition for...

BACKGROUND Postnatal depression is a non-psychotic depressive disorder that begins within 4 weeks of childbirth and occurs in 13% of mothers and 10% of fathers. A prospective study with the aim to evaluate the prevalence of postnatal depression by screening parents with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in the Italian paediatric primary care setting was performed. METHODS Mother...