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View article: Rebozo and maternal postures to prevent persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head: protocol for a randomised clinical trial ‘the ReMaP-POPP RCT’
Rebozo and maternal postures to prevent persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head: protocol for a randomised clinical trial ‘the ReMaP-POPP RCT’ Open
Introduction Occiput posterior position is the most common fetal malposition, complicating up to 35% of initial labours, and its persistence can lead to increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. The role of maternal postu…
View article: Immunological profile of pregnant women with preconception immunity with or without vertical transmission of human cytomegalovirus to the fetus: a retrospective observational study
Immunological profile of pregnant women with preconception immunity with or without vertical transmission of human cytomegalovirus to the fetus: a retrospective observational study Open
Fondazione Regionale per la Ricerca Biomedica, and Ministero della Salute.
View article: Reference charts for the fetal cavum septi pellucidi’s width, length and length-to-width ratio: protocol for a prospective monocentric cross-sectional study in Italy (the ‘REC-FAST’ study)
Reference charts for the fetal cavum septi pellucidi’s width, length and length-to-width ratio: protocol for a prospective monocentric cross-sectional study in Italy (the ‘REC-FAST’ study) Open
Introduction The cavum septi pellucidi (CSP) is a fluid-filled cavity box situated on the midline between the medial walls of the two lateral ventricles and placed above the fornix and below the corpus callosum. The formation of the CSP be…
View article: Predicting vaginal delivery in pregnant women of 45 years and older
Predicting vaginal delivery in pregnant women of 45 years and older Open
The predictive model we developed may help clinicians in counselling women to choose their best childbirth.
View article: Management and outcomes of women with placenta accreta spectrum grade 3: an INOSS multicountry multiperiod population-based study
Management and outcomes of women with placenta accreta spectrum grade 3: an INOSS multicountry multiperiod population-based study Open
View article: Limited Knowledge of Toxoplasmosis-Specific Preventive Behaviors in Pregnant Women: A Survey Study in Northern Italy
Limited Knowledge of Toxoplasmosis-Specific Preventive Behaviors in Pregnant Women: A Survey Study in Northern Italy Open
Toxoplasmosis (TG) is a zoonotic disease that, if contracted during pregnancy, can lead to fetal infection with severe complications. Currently, the only way to prevent maternal infection during pregnancy is to adopt hygiene practices. Our…
View article: The Angiogenic Markers PlGF and sFlt-1 in Cytomegalovirus Infection During Pregnancy: Insights from a Clinical Case
The Angiogenic Markers PlGF and sFlt-1 in Cytomegalovirus Infection During Pregnancy: Insights from a Clinical Case Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during pregnancy is the leading cause of congenital infection subsequent to viral transplacental transmission. CMV placental infection can contribute to the development of adverse outcomes likely through pla…
View article: Marginal Sinus and Bleeding in Women with a Low-Positioned Placenta: A Narrative Synthesis Systematic Review
Marginal Sinus and Bleeding in Women with a Low-Positioned Placenta: A Narrative Synthesis Systematic Review Open
Among the five studies examining the relationship between marginal sinus and antepartum bleeding, a significant association was reported in four, while one found no such link. The only two studies examining the relationship between margina…
View article: P815: Single-cell sequencing of circulating trophoblasts for non-invasive fetal pathogenic copy number variant screening: First large-scale clinical validation study results
P815: Single-cell sequencing of circulating trophoblasts for non-invasive fetal pathogenic copy number variant screening: First large-scale clinical validation study results Open
View article: Association of Resolved Low-Lying Placentation With Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Association of Resolved Low-Lying Placentation With Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage Open
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether individuals who have a placenta previa or low-lying placenta that resolves before delivery are at increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum hemorrhage–related morbidity. METHODS: This was a prosp…
View article: Rebozo and advanced maternal postures: A promising set of intrapartum interventions to reduce persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head
Rebozo and advanced maternal postures: A promising set of intrapartum interventions to reduce persistent occiput posterior position of the fetal head Open
Our findings suggest a potential benefit of a set of interventions combining Spinning Babies® and the Rebozo technique in decreasing the probability of POPP.
View article: Effect of access to antenatal care on risk of preterm birth among migrant women in Italy: A population-based cohort study
Effect of access to antenatal care on risk of preterm birth among migrant women in Italy: A population-based cohort study Open
View article: Useful Clinical Criteria for Identifying Neonates with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection at Birth in the Context of an Expanded Targeted Screening Program
Useful Clinical Criteria for Identifying Neonates with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection at Birth in the Context of an Expanded Targeted Screening Program Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading infectious cause of brain defects and neurological dysfunctions, including sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Targeted screening in neonates failing the hearing screen is currently recommended in Italy …
View article: OC-69 Pregnant women living with HIV: the experience of IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori
OC-69 Pregnant women living with HIV: the experience of IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Open
View article: Prevention, diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of infections in pregnancy: The mobile app GAIA! for healthcare providers and patients
Prevention, diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of infections in pregnancy: The mobile app GAIA! for healthcare providers and patients Open
View article: Useful Clinical Criteria for Identifying Neonates with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection at Birth in the Context of an Expanded Targeted Screening Program
Useful Clinical Criteria for Identifying Neonates with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection at Birth in the Context of an Expanded Targeted Screening Program Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading infectious cause of brain defects and neurological dysfunctions, including sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). A targeted screening in neonates failing the hearing screen is currently recommended in Ital…
View article: The “Preeclampsia and Hypertension Target Treatment” study: a multicenter prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of the antihypertensive therapy based on maternal hemodynamic findings
The “Preeclampsia and Hypertension Target Treatment” study: a multicenter prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of the antihypertensive therapy based on maternal hemodynamic findings Open
View article: Midwives' stress and burnout during the Omicron wave in Italy: An observational survey
Midwives' stress and burnout during the Omicron wave in Italy: An observational survey Open
Aim To evaluate midwives' level of stress and burnout during the COVID‐19 Omicron phase in Italy. Secondary aims were to explore the impact of the pandemic on midwives' personal dimensions and professional activities and potential supporti…
View article: Efficacy of antepartum fetal surveillance for stillbirth prevention
Efficacy of antepartum fetal surveillance for stillbirth prevention Open
Implementation of AFS in women with risk factors similar to those recommended by the ACOG may lower the risk of SB from 32 weeks to that of low-risk pregnancies.
View article: Antidiabetic Therapy during Pregnancy: The Prescription Pattern in Italy
Antidiabetic Therapy during Pregnancy: The Prescription Pattern in Italy Open
Pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus are relevant complications of pregnancy, and antidiabetic drugs are prescribed to obtain glycemic control and improve perinatal outcomes. The objective of this study was to describe the pres…
View article: Antidiabetic Therapy during Pregnancy: The Prescription Pattern in Italy
Antidiabetic Therapy during Pregnancy: The Prescription Pattern in Italy Open
Pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus are relevant complications of pregnancy and antidiabetic drugs are prescribed to obtain glycemic control and improve perinatal outcomes.
The objective of this study was to highlight the pre…
View article: Effects of social and sensory deprivation in newborns: A lesson from the Covid-19 experience
Effects of social and sensory deprivation in newborns: A lesson from the Covid-19 experience Open
These findings suggest the significant effects of early sensory and social deprivation during the first two weeks of life, but also provide several insights on the ability of the brain to restore its aptitudes by deleting or reducing the e…
View article: Treatment with valacyclovir during pregnancy for prevention of congenital cytomegalovirus infection: a real-life multicenter Italian observational study
Treatment with valacyclovir during pregnancy for prevention of congenital cytomegalovirus infection: a real-life multicenter Italian observational study Open
View article: Acute spontaneous non-hemorrhagic adrenal infarction in pregnancy: case-report and literature review
Acute spontaneous non-hemorrhagic adrenal infarction in pregnancy: case-report and literature review Open
Unilateral non-hemorrhagic adrenal infarction (NHAI) is a very uncommon cause of acute abdomen in pregnancy. Diagnosis is highly challenging due to its rarity, heterogeneity of clinical presentation, and inconclusiveness of the initial wor…
View article: Economic analysis of mode of birth in women with low-lying placenta
Economic analysis of mode of birth in women with low-lying placenta Open
Introduction Alongside health consequences, cesarean delivery (CD) has been associated with increased healthcare resource utilization, including multiple obstetric interventions and their related costs. While there is consensus that CD sho…
View article: Maternal Sepsis in Italy: A Prospective, Population-Based Cohort and Nested Case-Control Study
Maternal Sepsis in Italy: A Prospective, Population-Based Cohort and Nested Case-Control Study Open
Maternal sepsis represents a leading cause of mortality and severe morbidity worldwide. In Italy, it is the second cause of direct maternal mortality. Delay in recognition and treatment initiation are the drivers of sepsis-associated adver…
View article: Gestational Intraplacental Choriocarcinoma in a Term Pregnancy: A Case Report
Gestational Intraplacental Choriocarcinoma in a Term Pregnancy: A Case Report Open
Intraplacental choriocarcinoma (IC) is a rare type of gestational choriocarcinoma (GC) occurring within the placenta, and only a small number of cases have been reported so far. Intraplacental choriocarcinoma is usually asymptomatic or may…
View article: Womenʼs attitude towards <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 vaccination in pregnancy: A survey study in northern Italy
Womenʼs attitude towards <span>COVID</span>‐19 vaccination in pregnancy: A survey study in northern Italy Open
Objective To investigate attitudes and risk perceptions towards the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccine and reasons for hesitancy among pregnant women. Methods A prospective survey study was conducted at a University Maternity Depa…
View article: Imbalanced Angiogenesis in Pregnancies Complicated by SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Imbalanced Angiogenesis in Pregnancies Complicated by SARS-CoV-2 Infection Open
COVID-19 and preeclampsia (preE) share the ANG-II mediated endothelial dysfunction, resulting from a significant dysregulation of RAS and an imbalanced proportion of anti-angiogenic and pro-angiogenic soluble plasmatic factors. Of note, an…
View article: Prevalence, Outcome, and Prevention of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection in Neonates Born to Women With Preconception Immunity (CHILd Study)
Prevalence, Outcome, and Prevention of Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection in Neonates Born to Women With Preconception Immunity (CHILd Study) Open
Background Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is the leading infectious cause of congenital disabilities. We designed a prospective study to investigate the rate, outcome, and risk factors of congenital CMV (cCMV) infection in neonates born to i…