Introduction: The death of an infant during a pregnancy is profoundly traumatic, both for the parents and the involved healthcare professionals. Most research focuses on the impact of antenatal stillbirth with very little ...
McCarthy, Fergus P.; Ryan, Roisin M.; Chappell, Lucy C.(Elsevier, 2018-03-23)
Preterm pre-eclampsia (prior to 37 weeks’ gestation) remains a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality particularly in low to middle income countries. Much research has focused on first and second trimester ...
Hayes Ryan, Deirdre; McCarthy, Fergus P.; O'Donoghue, Keelin; Kenny, Louise C.(Elsevier, 2018-03-10)
Placental growth factor is an angiogenic protein, highly expressed during pregnancy, which correlates well with placental function. In this review, we highlight the origin, structure and function of Placental Growth Factor ...
Nuzum, Daniel; Meaney, Sarah; O'Donoghue, Keelin(Public Library of Science, 2018)
Purpose: To explore the lived experiences and personal impact of stillbirth on bereaved parents. Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews analysed by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) on a purposive sample ...
Norris, Tom; McCarthy, Fergus P.; Khashan, Ali S.; Murray, Deidre M.; Kiely, Mairead E.; Hourihane, Jonathan O’B.; Baker, Philip N.; Kenny, Louise C.(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)
Abstract: Objective To investigate whether changing levels of exercise during pregnancy are related to altered neonatal adiposity. Design: Secondary analysis of data from a prospective cohort study. Setting: Cork, Ireland. ...
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