Objectives We assessed the evidence relating preterm delivery (PTD), low birth weight,
small for gestational age (SGA), pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension to five …

Background Women constitute a large percentage of the workforce in industrialized
countries. As a result, addressing pregnancy-related health issues in the workplace is …

Abstract The Generation R Study is a population-based prospective cohort study from fetal
life until young adulthood. The study is designed to identify early environmental and genetic …

Background: The number of women entering orthopaedic surgery is steadily increasing.
Information regarding pregnancy and childbearing is important to understand as it …

Objective To investigate the influence of maternal working conditions on fertility and
pregnancy outcomes. Methods 8880 women were enrolled in a large prospective birth …

Objectives We assessed whether maternal employment during pregnancy–overall and in
selected occupational sectors–is associated with birth weight, small for gestational age …

Background Caesarean section (C-section) is a major obstetric life-saving intervention for
the prevention of pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Globally C-section is …

Methods This case-control study was-done at the Maroua Regional Hospital, Cameroon
between June 2005 and May 2007. All the 152 deliveries complicated with hypertension …

BACKGROUND Developmental diseases, such as birth defects, growth restriction and
preterm delivery, account for> 25% of infant mortality and morbidity. Several studies have …

This study aimed to assess factors affecting pregnancy intention among women of
reproductive age in Korea. We analyzed data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition …