Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Sep 2011
Restless legs syndrome in pregnancy is a frequent disorder with a good prognosis.
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in pregnancy. We distributed a questionnaire to 541 consecutive postpartum patients and received answers from 251 (46%) women. ⋯ There was no correlation between pregnancy-related restless legs syndrome and low hemoglobin levels in the first trimester, and the incidence of restless legs syndrome was not affected by use of iron supplementation. We conclude that in our population, restless legs syndrome in pregnancy is both frequent and transient, occurring in approximately one in three pregnancies and typically resolving within a few days after delivery.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Aug 2011
Comparative StudyCesarean section after induction of labor compared with expectant management: no added risk from gestational week 39.
To compare induction of labor and expectant management by gestational week with regard to the need for cesarean section (CS) in labor. ⋯ Induction of labor provides a sound tool when counseling a woman either going past term or presenting with a problem, even if it is not a severe medical illness.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2011
Prenatal care associated with reduction of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys.
To determine whether prenatal care by a skilled provider (physician, nurse or midwife) and specific prenatal interventions were associated with decreased neonatal mortality. ⋯ Prenatal care provided by skilled providers, at least four prenatal visits, weight and blood pressure assessment, and two or more tetanus immunizations were associated with decreased neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan African countries.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2011
Review Meta AnalysisRepeated antenatal corticosteroid treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To systematically review the efficacy and safety of repeated antenatal corticosteroid on neonatal morbidity, growth and later development. ⋯ Repeated corticosteroid treatment decreased the risk of respiratory distress syndrome among preterm infants. Weekly or biweekly repeated betamethasone restricted intrauterine growth, which raises concerns about long-term consequences on neurodevelopment and metabolism. More follow-up studies are needed to confirm the long-term safety of repeated betamethasone.