International Journal of eISSN: 2574-9889 IPCB

Pregnancy & Child Birth
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth (IPCB) is a universally acclaimed open access journal that is internationally peer reviewed which mainly deals with accepting and publishing original content in all the areas of pregnancy and child birth. The journal deals with the carrying of pregnancy, diagnosing and treatment conditions of child birth. It includes investigational research in various fields like ultrasound test for fetal nuchal translucency, two maternal serum (blood) tests and also subspeciality subjects like gynecological endoscopy, pregnancy-associated plasma protein screening, human chorionic gonadotropin, ultrasonography and many other specialized areas. This journal invites case reports, research papers, review articles, short communications, mini- reviews, opinions, letter to editors etc., on all aspects of basic and advanced research in the fields of pregnancy and child birth and related subspecialities, with emphasis on matters of worldwide interest.
Email: pcb@medcraveonline.org, pcb@medcraveonline.us

Latest Articles

Review Article

Neonatal asphyxia and associated factors among neonates on labor ward at debre-tabor general hospital, Debre Tabor Town, South Gonder, North Centeral Ethiopia
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - December 14, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Research Article

The value of using platelet rich plasma during caesarian section to enhance wound healing in diabetic women
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - December 11, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Research Article

A 5 year trend and predictors of preterm births in single referral centre of the Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - December 3, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Case Report

Caesarean scar pregnancy managed noninvasively with system methotrexate
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - November 19, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Research Article

A study to assess the knowledge of staff nurses regarding cervical cancer and its prevention in view of preparation of informational booklet at primary care hospital, Amritsar
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - November 16, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Mini Review

Fetal harmful environments and the related consequences: the answers to our queries
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - November 13, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Research Article

Malaria and anemia among pregnant women living in communities along the coast of Lagos Lagoon, South-west Nigeria
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - November 8, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Research Article
1.1. Aim: To assess Portuguese fathers’ knowledge on breastfeeding at 28-32 gestational weeks and to examine fathers’ knowledge in relation to socio-demographics and paternal characteristics. 
1.2. Design: A cross-sectional design was used. The face-to-face interviewing was used to collected data using a dichotomy clinical instrument composed by 18 knowledge breastfeeding descriptors that emerged from literature review and validated by a panel of experts. The reliability was established using Kuder-Richardson Coefficient and it was 0.84. 
1.3. Setting: Health Centers in a region of North of Portugal. Participants: Participated in the study a convenience sample of 143 fathers. 
1.4. Key findings: More than 90% of fathers revealed lack of knowledge in 14 out of 18 subjects assessed. Age, education, parity, planned pregnancy showed no difference. The difference was observed in relation to prenatal decision to breastfeeding and in willingness to support breastfeeding mother. 
1.5. Conclusions: Fathers’ knowledge on breastfeeding is very poor and the prenatal involvement is relevant to pro-mote father knowledge to support breastfeeding mother. Future implications: There is a need to develop fathers’ knowledge to support mothers’ decisions and actions concerning to the breastfeeding. Thus, to contribute for breastfeeding success, the father must be considered as a client of care.
1.1. Aim: To assess Portuguese fathers’ knowledge on breastfeeding at 28-32 gestational weeks and to examine fathers’ knowledge in relation to socio-demographics and paternal characteristics. 
1.2. Design: A cross-sectional design was used. The face-to-face interviewing was used to collected data using a dichotomy clinical instrument composed by 18 knowledge breastfeeding descriptors that emerged from literature review and validated by a panel of experts. The reliability was established using Kuder-Richardson Coefficient and it was 0.84. 
1.3. Setting: Health Centers in a region of North of Portugal. Participants: Participated in the study a convenience sample of 143 fathers. 
1.4. Key findings: More than 90% of fathers revealed lack of knowledge in 14 out of 18 subjects assessed. Age, education, parity, planned pregnancy showed no difference. The difference was observed in relation to prenatal decision to breastfeeding and in willingness to support breastfeeding mother. 
1.5. Conclusions: Fathers’ knowledge on breastfeeding is very poor and the prenatal involvement is relevant to pro-mote father knowledge to support breastfeeding mother. Future implications: There is a need to develop fathers’ knowledge to support mothers’ decisions and actions concerning to the breastfeeding. Thus, to contribute for breastfeeding success, the father must be considered as a client of care.
Fathers’ to be’ knowledge about breastfeeding
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - November 6, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Case Report

Unilateral neonatal infectious mastitis: case report
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - October 11, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
Short Communication

The prevalence of cancer among selected group of Sudanese women with fertility problems
International Journal of Pregnancy & Child Birth - October 8, 2018
   PDF   |   Full Text |
Share
MedCrave Reprints

MedCrave Group is ardent to provide article reprints at an instant affordable Read more...
Contact Us: MedCrave Group
Danforth Rd. Edmond, OK 73003 Tel: 1-918-208-0288 Fax: 1-918-514-7616 Email: support@medcrave.com
39555 Orchard Hill Place, Novi, MI 48375      View more
© 2014-2018 MedCrave Group, All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means as per the standard guidelines of fair use.
Creative Commons License Open Access by MedCrave Group is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at https://medcraveonline.com
Best viewed in Mozilla Firefox | Google Chrome | Above IE 7.0 version | Opera |Privacy Policy