The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Jan 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of supplementation with selenium on postpartum depression: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Postpartum depression is a common complication of childbirth, and its prevention is an important public-health issue because of its negative effects on mother, infant, and family. The present randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to examine the effect of prenatal selenium supplementation on the postpartum depression level in Iranian women. ⋯ These findings suggest that supplementation with selenium during pregnancy might be an effective approach for the prevention of postpartum depression.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Jan 2011
Comparative StudyCervilenz assessment of cervical length compared to fetal fibronectin in the prediction of preterm delivery in women with threatened preterm labor.
To determine whether cervical length (CL) measured by the Cervilenz™ measuring device is an effective screening tool for the prediction of preterm delivery (PTD) compared to fetal fibronectin (fFN). ⋯ Measurement of CL with Cervilenz appears to be equivalent to fFN in screening symptomatic women for PTD within 7 days or prior to 37 weeks. Given cost and turnaround time with fFN testing, Cervilenz represents a promising new tool for real time, clinically useful results in the management of women with threatened preterm labor.
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Little data exist regarding the optimal treatment and outcomes of pregnancies complicated by black widow spider envenomation. Our objective is to evaluate the clinical effects, medical outcomes, and treatment differences between pregnant and nonpregnant women. ⋯ Black widow spider envenomation is a rare occurrence in pregnant women and the short-term outcomes appear to be favorable.