Epidemiologic surveillance of teenage birth rates in the United States, 2006-2012
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Posted onDiabetes in Pregnancy: A Round-Up of Key Papers, Guidelines and Resources
Posted onDiabetes in pregnancy—or gestational diabetes—is one of the most common indirect causes of maternal deaths. As the global burden of diabetes in pregnancy continues to rise, addressing challenges with measurement, prevention and treatment is imperative to prevent maternal mortality and morbidity. This round-up of key papers, featured guidelines and other resources highlights some of the most pressing issues on this topic…read more
Mortality among twins and singletons in sub-Saharan Africa between 1995 and 2014: A pooled analysis of data from 90 Demographic and Health Surveys in 30 countries
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Posted onThe influence of quality maternity waiting homes on utilization of facilities for delivery in rural Zambia
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Posted onAdvancing an Evidence-Based Approach to Episiotomy
Posted onEpisiotomies have long been a topic of debate among clinicians, researchers and advocates. Over the past two decades, a growing body of literature and increased advocacy efforts have led to a general consensus that episiotomy should not be conducted as a standard practice. Nevertheless, in many parts of the world, the majority of women still undergo episiotomy during childbirth…read more