Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study in Iran
Although a declining trend of vaginal bleeding was found, these findings indicate an increased risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, and low birth weight due to VB. Educational interventions to prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes among high-risk women are suggested.
Authors
- Shahab Rezaeian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5094-5315)
- Bizhan Zamani
- Mahmoud Hajipour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8187-9114)
- Mina Tahmasebifard
- Sima Afrashte
Institutions
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences (IR)
- Bushehr University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07324-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99
Funders
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences