Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of
Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and …

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

Over the past three decades, substantial progress has been made in reducing maternal
mortality worldwide. However, the historical focus on mortality reduction has been …

Background Etiopathogenesis of preterm birth (PTB) is multifactorial, with a universe of risk
factors interplaying between the mother and the environment. It is of utmost importance to …

Placental abruption is the premature separation of the placenta from its uterine attachment
before the delivery of a fetus. The clinical manifestations of abruption typically include …

Background Clinical guidelines recommend pregnant women without contraindication
engage in regular physical activity. This is based on extensive evidence demonstrating the …

For many research questions in perinatal epidemiology, gestational age is a mediator that
features the causal pathway between exposure and outcome. A mediator is an intermediate …

Successful pregnancy and reproduction are dependent on adequate uterine blood flow,
placental perfusion, and vascular responsivity to fetal demands. The ability to support …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of postpartum hemorrhage. Describe the presentation of a
patient with postpartum hemorrhage. Outline the management options available for …

Background Stillbirth accounts for over 2 million deaths a year worldwide and rates remains
stubbornly high. Multivariable prediction models may be key to individualised monitoring …