BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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To describe differences in outcomes between pregnant women with and without coronavirus dsease 2019 (COVID-19). ⋯ COVID-19 at delivery: more caesarean deliveries, postpartum complications and intraplacental thrombi.
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To investigate the association between obstetric haemorrhage and cardiovascular disease up to three decades after pregnancy. ⋯ Risk of future cardiovascular disease is increased for women with obstetric haemorrhage who require transfusion.
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High-quality care for termination of pregnancy (TOP) requires pain to be effectively managed; however, practices differ, and the available guidelines do not specify optimal strategies. ⋯ Although women experience intense pain during second-trimester termination of pregnancy, few data are available to inform their treatment.
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Early reports of COVID-19 in pregnancy described management by caesarean, strict isolation of the neonate and formula feeding. Is this practice justified? ⋯ Risk of neonatal infection with COVID-19 by delivery route, infant feeding and mother-baby interaction.