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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Birth Complications"”.
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THE EFFECTS OF STRESS AND MARITAL INTIMACY ON PREGNANCY AND BIRTH COMPLICATIONS.
… stress and marital intimacy to pregnancy and birth complications (N = 65). As expected, marital intimacy had a significant buffering effect on stress, but had no relationship with pregnancy and birth complications. In addition, stress levels were not related to pregnancy outcome. Social …
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The impact of pregnancy and birth complications on long-term maternal mental health
Background and aims Pregnancy and birth complications, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), preterm birth, haemorrhage in pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and pregnancy losses, have been linked to an increased risk of maternal mental health disorders, particularly …
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BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICTORS OF EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIOR IN LATE CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE: A TWIN STUDY
This study examined the role of birth complications, delinquent peers and siblings, and specific dopamine receptors on the development of externalizing behavior in children and adolescents, along with the role of heritability in aggression and delinquency. Specifically, it was hypothesized that …
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A Comparative Analysis of Social Interactions Between Handicapped and Nonhandicapped Infants and Their Mothers
… that infants who experience prenatal or birth complications may be at risk for developing maladaptive social interaction patterns. Although empirical evidence describing early development of interaction patterns between handicapped infants and their mothers is limited, there is reason to …
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Cell Size Distribution in the MGN and Associated Auditory Temporal Processing Deficits in P1 and P7 HI Injured Rodents
… (< 37 weeks gestational age) or at very low birth weight (VLBW; < 1500 grams at birth) are at increased risk for hypoxic ischemic injury. Infants born full term can be diagnosed with HIE resulting from birth complications. In both populations, blood and/or oxygen delivery to the brain is …
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Accuracy of estimated fetal weight using ultrasound at term in pregnant women diagnosed with gestational and pre-gestational diabetes at Groote Schuur Hospital
… These patients are at risk of multiple perinatal complications, including macrosomia. There is an increased risk of perinatal complications with a fetal weight at birth of more than 4 000 g, especially if macrosomia occurs in the context of diabetes. In order to predict fetal macrosomia, fetal …
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Craniosynostosis in a South Africa population
… of phenotypic findings, teratogen exposure, birth complications, congenital malformations, surgical interventions and results of genetic testing in this cohort is described. Descriptive statistical analysis was used. Results: A total of 47 children with craniosynostosis were included in this …
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Parental bonding: Validity, stability and predictor of mental and physical health during pregnancy
… nor has its consistency been examined across the birth of a child. Therefore, this study: i) validates the factor structure of the PBI for the first time in an Australian population of pregnant first-time mothers; ii) examines the stability of the PBI across the birth of their child; and iii) …
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Sensory over-responsivity in children of 3-5 years: A descriptive, analytical study
… that the component of pressure in the vaginal birth process aids the infant’s neurophysiological adaption to extra-uterine life. This component is absent in elective caesarean section births. This study therefore set out to determine whether method of birth could be associated with SOR, as well …
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Trajectories of perinatal depressive symptoms in South Africa
… Africa. It is associated with greater risk of birth complications, poorer health outcomes and greater risk of suicide behaviours for the mother. Perinatal depression is also associated with poorer physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and behavioural development for her child. There is …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
Introduction: Over a million fresh stillbirths occur every year, and they are attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. …
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Factors associated with fresh stillbirths in Livingstone district, Zambia.
Introduction: Over a million fresh stillbirths occur every year, and they are attributed to acute intrapartum events. Good, timely and appropriate midwifery care provided by skilled attendants in an environment that is favourable prevents or at least decreases the incidence of fresh stillbirths. …
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Influence of a physical exercise program, physical activity, sedentarism, body composition and physical fitness during pregnancy on body composition, physical fitness and neurocognition of the offspring: the gestafitos project
… Body composition is a strong determinant of birth complications and future diseases. Exercise during pregnancy has been shown to contribute positively to a better body composition of both the mother and offspring, as it has been associated with reduced risk of excessive gestational weight …