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Filter by:In vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques have been improving performance recently and, nowadays, provide a live birth rate of around 25%. The success of IVF techniques is dependent upon maximum efficiency at each stage of treatment, and, at the same time, high success rates with a low risk of complications. Multiple pregnancies are one of the most important adverse event of IVF techniques. In this sense, the use of elective single embryo transfer (SET) has become an option for patients with good prognosis compared to the transfer of multiple embryos, and it is recommended in order to reduce the risk of multiple pregnancies and their consequences. On the other hand, it is known that embryonic quality is a crucial step for the success of IVF techniques and the efficiency of this process is linked to the decrease in the number of embryos to be transferred. Usually, embryo selection is based on morphological and developmental criteria. However, recently, it has been demonstrated that the blastocyst biopsy associated with the chromosomal / genetic screening may be a predictor of the chances of implantation. The investigators group demonstrated the feasibility of performing SET sequentially, promoting satisfactory gestation rates and safety for the mother and baby regarding multiple gestation for patients with good prognosis. Based on these principles, the investigators raised the hypothesis that SET associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) by next-generation sequencing (NGS) for patients with good prognosis can improve the success rates of IVF cycles and, at the same time, avoid multiple pregnancies, as well as maternal-fetal and neonatal risks resulting from this condition. To test this hypothesis, the aim of this study is to compare the results of IVF treatments in patients receiving SET (SET group), SET associated with genetic evaluation by NGS (group NGS + SET), elective transference of two embryos (DET group) and DET associated with genetic evaluation by NGS (NGS + DET). In case of non-pregnancy on the first transfer, there will be subsequent transfers until the remaining embryos are exhausted or the patient reaches the gestation. The primary endpoint will be the cumulative pregnancy rate per treatment cycle and this approach will allow to confirm or not the hypothesis that genetic analysis is effective in improving the embryo selection process and associated with SET will increase clinical gestation rates and decrease rates of multiple gestations and miscarriages.
Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of low-dose protocol of vaginal misoprostol and vaginal dinoprostone insert for induction of labor in women with post-term pregnancies. Methods: The investigators designed a prospective, randomized, open-labeled, blinded for the end-point evaluators trial including women of at least 41 weeks of gestational age with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies and Bishop score lower than 6. Participants were randomized into dinoprostone or misoprostol groups in a 1:1 ratio. Baseline maternal data and perinatal outcomes were recorded for statistical analysis. Successful vaginal delivery within 24 hours was the primary outcome variable.
Variations of cardiac output are frequent in pregnant women during obstetrical procedures, and may participate to poor foetal outcomes through decrease of uteroplacental bloodflow. Thus, monitoring maternal cardiac output appears of major interest, as it would open the way to early initiation of hemodynamic supportive management. The ccNexfin© is a non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring device, whose relevance for continuous monitoring of cardiac output has been reported in a non-pregnant population. The hypothesis is that ccNexfin© gives acceptable measurement of maternal cardiac output in pregnant women.
The study aims to compare crystalloid co-loading and colloid co-loading in parturients receiving prophylactic phenylephrine infusion during cesarean delivery in terms of the incidence of hypotension.
This study will provide urine cycles from both pregnant and not pregnant volunteers to maintain the SPD sample bank. Study volunteers, seeking to conceive will be provided with Clearblue Ovulation product to help them pinpoint their most fertile time and aid conception. All volunteers will provide daily early morning urine samples throughout the study period and keep a study diary of menses and pregnancy test results for 1 menstrual cycle. Urine samples will be received in the clinical laboratory and aliquoted into 2.25ml amounts at stored at -80˚C until required. The study will also gather optional information from volunteers regarding a woman's general health and stress levels when trying to conceive. This will be used to study the relationship between general health, stress and conception.
Our research aims to address a critical gap in the provision of quality antenatal care (ANC) in India and Nepal, by developing and evaluating an intervention comprising of a tablet-based electronic decision support system (EDSS). This intervention -"mIRA" - is an mHealth integrated model of hypertension, diabetes, and antenatal care in primary care settings. mIRA aims to (a) prompt frontline health workers (FHWs) to provide evidence-based routine ANC, and also enhance the detection and management of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), and anemia, whilst improving adherence to National ANC guidelines; (b) facilitate record-keeping and reporting and; (c) link providers across various levels of care to improve continuity of care. A cluster randomized controlled (cRCT) to assess the effectiveness of the mIRA EDSS in improving ANC and enhancing the detection and management of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), and anemia will be conducted in Telangana, India. A mixed-methods process evaluation will be conducted in both India and Nepal. The process evaluation will contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms contributing to changes (improvement) in the quality of ANC by using the EDSS intervention.
the main objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three groups of epidurals with three different programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB)settings.
M-CARES will use large-scale administrative data complemented by follow-up surveys and a randomized control trial (RCT) to estimate the causal impact of greater financial access to contraception on a comprehensive set of outcomes. Outcomes include contraceptive use, pregnancy, childbearing, and parenting strategies; partnership decisions and relationship quality; health and health care use; education, labor market success, and public assistance receipt; financial security; neighborhood quality; mental health and stress; and life plans. The resulting estimates will inform a more complete understanding of the costs and benefits of financial access to contraception and, therefore, the investment value of related policies and programs.
The purpose of the study is to see the percentage of non-anemic, first trimester gravidas presenting to their obstetricians, who are iron deficient.
Adequate equipment for lifelong health is essential to ensure healthy health for fetal development. In France, pregnant women with normal weight have increased protein intake to 0.78-0.95g / kg / day (ANC 2001). And more recently, AFSSA from 2007 proposed a recommended nutritional intake of 0.82-1g / kg / d. An increased requirements in the second and third trimester of 0.25 g / kg / day and 0.46 g / kg / day, respectively, compared with non-pregnancy values. However, the prevalence of the incompatibility remains unknown. In addition, maternal protein intake is inadequate or excessively associated with both intra-uterine growth retardation and small gestational age weights. Neonatal hypotrophy is also associated with a risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. In obese women or patients undergoing surgery for bariatric surgery, there is currently no recommendation on the recommended protein intake. Or, maternal obesity plays a role in the metabolic development of children and bariatric surgery is associated with a major risk of maternal micronutrient deficiencies and intra-uterine growth retardation. Prevalence of obesity in France is currently estimated at 17%. Moreover, bariatric surgery is also fast-growing in France with a number of interventions having tripled since 2006. Thus, a better understanding of maternal food needs and applications throughout pregnancy is needed to improve dietary guidelines and promote fetal, neonatal and long-term health.