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Womens Health and WellnessISSN: 2474-1353

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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510164

Pregnancy and Plants: Investigating Factors Affecting Herbal Medicine Utilization among Expecting Mothers in North Gonja District

Abukari Salifu, Abdul-Manan Sumani and Alice Bavoh Ewuntomah

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

The use of herbal medicine during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum period can affect outcomes of health and care for women of reproductive age. The use of traditional herbal medicines (THM) by pregnant women has increased in most countries in Africa, including Ghana. However, there is limited information on the extent of women's use of either herbal or vitamin supplements during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, even though knowledge of the potential benefits or harms of many of thes...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510163

An Experience of Use of Zuspan Regimen for Severe Preeclampsia and Eclampsia at a University Hospital

Girija S, Manjunath AP, Vanita P, Al Dughaishi T, Al Riyami N and Suhas AM

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

Preeclampsia and eclampsia remain major contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is a key treatment in managing these conditions. This study evaluates the outcomes of intravenous MgSO4 therapy in women with preeclampsia and eclampsia at a tertiary care university hospital in Oman....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510162

Longitudinal Analysis of Heart Rate Variability in Post-Bariatric Pregnant Woman: A Case Report

Renata da Silva Cardoso Rocha Tavares, PhD, Tatiana Sousa Cunha, PhD and Karina Rabello Casali, PhD

Article Type: Case Report | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

The measurement of heart rate variability (HRV) allows a noninvasive investigation of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, especially the balance between sympathetic and vagal activity. Pregnancy after bariatric surgery has some peculiarities that may interfere with its course and evolution. Studies have investigated the variability of maternal heart rate and its relationship to the prognosis for pregnancy development about the risks of eclampsia and pregnancy complications. This pap...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510160

Patterns in Implant Discontinuation and Early Removal: A Retrospective Study within a Sexual Health Service

Jennifer Kent, Meenakshi Sethupathi, Angela McDonald and Nerys Ham Betsi

Article Type: Retrospective study | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

The subdermal etonogestrel implant (SDI) is the most effective long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) method and is cost-effective, with its costeffectiveness increasing with duration of use. We wanted to know our own rates of early discontinuation, the commonest reason for early removal and whether there were any factors increasing the likelihood of early removal....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510159

Obesity Indices, Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Mental Health in Obese and Non-Obese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pedro Henrique de Almeida Silva, Iransé Oliveria-Silva, Ayse Suzel Martins Cosme, Amanda Rodrigues Borges and Viviane Soares

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

Obesity is a contributing factor to depression and anxiety in women and is linked to decreased cardiorespiratory fitness. Middle-aged women with high levels of anxiety and depression have been found to have higher obesity indices. The relationship between obesity and depression/anxiety is bidirectional, with each potentially causing or exacerbating the other. There is evidence to suggest that the association is more likely in individuals with abdominal obesity....

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