Objectives To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and obstetrical and
neonatal outcomes. Methods We conducted a cohort study comparing prepregnant BMI …

Objective To evaluate the association between adequacy of prenatal care utilization and risk
of fetal and neonatal mortality and adverse outcomes. Methods We conducted a population-…

OBJECTIVE: Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a condition occurring during delivery that can
lead to severe maternal morbidity and mortality. Given the rarity of its occurrence, current …

OBJECTIVES: Pregnancy in young adolescents is often understudied. The objective of our
study was to evaluate the effect of young maternal age on adverse obstetrical and neonatal …

The aim of our study was to investigate the influence of malpractice premiums paid by
obstetricians on obstetric care across the United States. We conducted a retrospective cross-…

Background In Canada, cesarean delivery rates have increased substantially over the past
decade. Effective, safe strategies are needed to reduce these rates. Methods We conducted …

The hormone oxytocin (OT) is of particular interest in the study of childbearing women, as it
has a role in the onset and course of labor and breastfeeding. Recent research has linked OT …

Objectives: To evaluate the incidence, risk factors and neonatal outcomes associated with a
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Study design: We conducted a population-based …

Aim Maternal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality around the world.
The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence and mortality rate of sepsis, and the …

Objective To estimate the incidence and outcomes of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
and cervical cancer in pregnancy. Methods We conducted a population-based cohort study …