International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Apr 2021
Stillbirths and the COVID-19 pandemic: Looking beyond SARS-CoV-2 infection.
To study the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown on the incidence, associated causes, and modifiable factors of stillbirth. ⋯ Although there was no difference in causes of stillbirth between cases and controls, level-II and level-III delays were significantly impacted by the pandemic, leading to a higher rate of preventable stillbirths in pregnant women not infected with COVID-19.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Mar 2021
Updated experience of a tertiary pandemic center on 533 pregnant women with COVID-19 infection: A prospective cohort study from Turkey.
To investigate the clinical course and impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on pregnant women. ⋯ The course of COVID-19 was mild in the majority of cases. However, increased rates of pregnancy complications and cesarean delivery were observed.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Feb 2021
Observational StudyThe effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health due to delay in seeking health care: Experience from a tertiary center.
To assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on obstetric care and outcomes. ⋯ Although COVID-19 does not directly affect pregnancy outcomes, it has indirect adverse effects on maternal and child health. Emergency obstetric and antenatal care are essential services to be continued with awareness of people while maintaining social distancing and personal hygiene.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Dec 2020
Practice GuidelinePrevention of postpartum hemorrhage with misoprostol.