Background The perinatal and maternal consequences of induction of labor at 39 weeks
among low-risk nulliparous women are uncertain. Methods In this multicenter trial, we randomly …

Oral Conditions and Pregnancy (OCAP) is a 5‐year prospective study of pregnant women
designed to determine whether maternal periodontal disease contributes to the risk for …

OBJECTIVE: The goal was to estimate whether maternal periodontal disease was predictive
of preterm (less than 37 weeks) or very preterm (less than 32 weeks) births. METHODS: A …

METHODS A cohort of 1115 healthy pregnant women were enrolled at less than 26 weeks'
gestation and followed until delivery. Maternal demographic and medical data were collected…

Clinical data from the first 812 deliveries from a cohort study of pregnant mothers entitled
Oral Conditions and Pregnancy (OCAP) demonstrate that both antepartum maternal …

The mouth is an obvious portal of entry to the body, and oral health reflects and influences
general health and well being. Maternal oral health has significant implications for birth …

Background: Our objective was to describe the oral health of pregnant women, to determine
oral health changes during pregnancy, and to determine factors associated with maternal …

Neonatal meningitis is a serious disease that requires a high index of suspicion, prompt
diagnosis, and rapid treatment. Although the incidence and mortality have declined with …

Background Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to impaired glucose metabolism. There are
sparse data regarding vitamin D and the development of gestational diabetes (GDM). The …

Background Daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits are important components of oral
health care. The authors' objective in this study was to examine women's oral hygiene …