The pravastatin group showed a lower rate of preeclampsia (17.5% vs 35% in controls), lower rates of severe preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, acute kidney injury, and severe hypertension. Additionally, neonates in the pravastatin group had higher birthweights, better Apgar scores, and lower rates of composite neonatal morbidity and NICU admissions.
Vaccinated women experienced significantly lower rates of stillbirth (0.2% vs 0.8%) and preterm birth (5.1% vs 9.2%) compared to unvaccinated women, along with a reduced incidence of congenital anomalies.
The study found that MgSO uptake increased in all maternity units, with the NPP improving uptake significantly. Enhanced support did not further improve uptake but was associated with better teamwork and understanding among staff.
75% of participants preferred long-acting injectable PrEP over oral PrEP, citing longer duration of effectiveness and safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding as key factors.
Higher levels of maternal protein targets for calcium channel blockers were associated with an increase in gestational age by 3.99 days per 10mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure; little evidence of detrimental effects on birthweight from genetic perturbation of drug pathways.
The study found that pregnant women diagnosed with GDM had a higher gestational age at diagnosis in the third trimester and a preference for cesarean sections. Effective management of GDM can lead to improved maternal and fetal health outcomes.
Maintaining a healthy pre-conception BMI may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and complications for both mother and baby.
The study found that sleep disturbance frequency was not associated with maternal glycemia or gestational diabetes subtypes, indicating no positive outcomes related to sleep disturbances in this context.
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring and reduced risk of preterm birth.
The study found that the pooled prevalence of good birth preparedness and complication readiness was 58.7%, with an increase in awareness and preparedness among women over recent years. More than half of the women had knowledge of obstetric danger signs, arranged for transportation, and saved money for childbirth.
The interventions led to a significant reduction in anxiety (d= -0.35) and depression (d= -0.37). Spiritual care education significantly reduced postpartum stress disorder (d= -62.00).
Increased educational attainment is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes, including higher birth weight and lower odds of adverse outcomes such as ectopic pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm birth.
Holistic ANC has been shown to lower maternal anxiety levels, improve the quality of care received, and enhance overall health outcomes for both mothers and newborns.