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Determinants of macrosomia among newborns delivered in Jigjiga City, Eastern Ethiopia: a case-control study
Macrosomia is a forgotten health problem that directly or indirectly affects maternal and neonatal health outcomes. There is a lack of evidence on the factors that affect macrosomia in eastern Ethiopia. This s...
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Evaluation of criterion-based audit in improving quality of neonatal birth asphyxia care at Balaka district hospital in Malawi
Birth asphyxia remains one of the leading causes of neonatal deaths worldwide with a higher incidence in resource limited countries such as Malawi. At Balaka district hospital, Birth asphyxia is the primary ca...
Correction: Neonatal Eating Assessment Tool – Mixed Breastfeeding and Bottle-Feeding (NeoEAT - Mixed Feeding): factor analysis and psychometric properties
The original article was published in Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology 2019 5 :12
The fundamentals of a parental peer-to-peer support program in the NICU: a scoping review
Parental peer support is part of the Family Integrated Care model in NICUs. However, little attention has been devoted to the specific content and organization of parental peer support programs. This scoping r...
Impact of COVID-19 in pregnancy on maternal and perinatal outcomes during the Delta variant period: a comparison of the Delta and pre-delta time periods, 2020–2021
To describe the impact on maternal and perinatal outcomes of the Delta variant of COVID-19 compared to the pre-Delta period in pregnant women with COVID-19 infections in one large public, non-profit hospital s...
Preterm birth, low birth weight, and their co-occurrence among women with preexisting chronic diseases prior to conception: a cross-sectional analysis of postpartum women in a low-resource setting in Ghana
The incidence of chronic diseases, which are significant contributors to maternal deaths and adverse new-born outcomes, is increasing among women of reproductive age in northern Ghana. This emerging health iss...
The effect of mode of delivery on postpartum comfort level and breastfeeding self-efficacy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study was conducted to determine the effect of the mode of delivery on maternal postpartum comfort level and breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Maternal hypothyroidism and the risk of preeclampsia: a Danish national and regional study
Maternal hypothyroidism in pregnancy has been proposed to increase the risk of preeclampsia, but uncertainties persist regarding the underlying causal mechanisms. Thus, it remains unclear if an increased risk ...
There’s no place like home: optimizing the antepartum inpatient experience
To characterize the demographics of a modern hospitalized antepartum population, compare the morbidities of this subset to national morbidity trends, and identify predictors of satisfaction during hospitalizat...
Perinatal mortality and its predictors in Beni City, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study
Globally, perinatal mortality rates have decreased considerably in the last 30 years. However, in sub-Saharan African countries perinatal mortality remains a public health burden. Therefore, this study aimed t...
Pre and perinatal predictors on autism spectrum disorders: a case-control study in the west of Iran
The constellation of pre and perinatal predictors are introduced as predictor for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), however, the information about the direction and strength of these predictors are lacking in W...
National chlorhexidine coverage and factors associated with newborn umbilical cord care in Bangladesh and Nepal: a cross-sectional analysis using household data
Preventable newborn deaths are a global tragedy with many of these deaths concentrated in the first week and day of life. A simple low-cost intervention, chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord, can prev...
Racial and ethnic differences in the risk of recurrent preterm or small for gestational age births in the United States: a systematic review and stratified analysis
The risk of recurrent adverse birth outcomes has been reported worldwide, but there are limited estimates of these risks by social subgroups such as race and ethnicity in the United States. We assessed racial ...
Hydrocolpos causing bowel obstruction in a preterm newborn: a case report
Imperforate hymen is the most common congenital defect of the female urogenital tract. The spectrum of clinical manifestations is broad, ranging from mild cases undiagnosed until adolescence to severe cases of...
Neonatal blood pressure by birth weight, gestational age, and postnatal age: a systematic review
Blood pressure is a vital hemodynamic marker during the neonatal period. However, normative values are often derived from small observational studies. Understanding the normative range would help to identify i...
Assessing the agreement of chronic lung disease of prematurity diagnosis between radiologists and clinical criteria
Chronic lung disease of prematurity (CLD) is the most prevalent complication of preterm birth and indicates an increased likelihood of long-term pulmonary complications. The accurate diagnosis of this conditio...
Perinatal dengue and Zika virus cross-sectional seroprevalence and maternal-fetal outcomes among El Salvadoran women presenting for labor-and-delivery
Despite maternal flavivirus infections’ linkage to severe maternal and fetal outcomes, surveillance during pregnancy remains limited globally. Further complicating maternal screening for these potentially tera...
Examination of risk factors for high Edinburgh postnatal depression scale scores: a retrospective study at a single university hospital in Japan
Perinatal mental health, such as postpartum depression, is an important issue that can threaten the lives of women and children. It is essential to understand the risk factors in advance and intervene before t...
Evaluating mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width as predictors of early-onset pre-eclampsia: a prospective cohort study
Platelets are pivotal players in the pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia, with observed lower counts in affected individuals compared to normotensive counterparts. Despite advancements, the elusive cause of pre-e...
Association between social relationship of mentors and depressive symptoms in first-time mothers during the transition from pregnancy to 6-months postpartum
First-time motherhood is characterized by high psychosocial distress, which untreated, has serious consequences. Informal social support provided by specially trained mentors may be protective against postpart...
Dietary supplement use among lactating mothers following different dietary patterns – an online survey
Breastfeeding is important for the healthy growth and development of newborns, and the nutrient composition of human milk can be affected by maternal nutrition and supplementation. In Germany, iodine supplemen...
Unconditional cash transfers for preterm neonates: evidence, policy implications, and next steps for research
To address socioeconomic disparities in the health outcomes of preterm infants, we must move beyond describing these disparities and focus on the development and implementation of interventions that disrupt th...
That head lag is impressive! Infantile botulism in the NICU: a case report
Infantile botulism (IB) is a devastating and potentially life-threatening neuromuscular disorder resulting from intestinal colonization by Clostridium botulinum and the resultant toxin production. It can present ...
Maternal education and its association with maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes in live births conceived using medically assisted reproduction (MAR)
To examine the association between maternal education and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in women who conceived using medically assisted reproduction, which included fertility medications, intrauterine...
The use of projected autonomy in antenatal shared decision-making for periviable neonates: a qualitative study
In this study, we assessed the communication strategies used by neonatologists in antenatal consultations which may influence decision-making when determining whether to provide resuscitation or comfort measur...
Sub-optimal maternal gestational gain is associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length at birth in a predominantly Latinx cohort of newborns
To assess in utero exposures associated with leukocyte telomere length (LTL) at birth and maternal LTL in a primarily Latinx birth cohort.
Maternal and perinatal outcomes of women with vaginal birth after cesarean section compared to repeat cesarean birth in select South Asian and Latin American settings of the global network for women’s and children’s health research
Our objective was to analyze a prospective population-based registry including five sites in four low- and middle-income countries to observe characteristics associated with vaginal birth after cesarean versus...
Expressed breast milk and maternal expression of breast milk for the prevention and treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Worldwide, many guidelines recommend the use of expressed breast milk (EBM) and maternal expression of breast milk for the prevention and treatment of neonatal hypoglycemia. However, the impact of both practic...
Maternal healthcare use by women with disabilities in Rajasthan, India: a secondary analysis of the Annual Health Survey
Women with disabilities face a number of barriers when accessing reproductive health services, including maternal healthcare. These include physical inaccessibility, high costs, transportation that is not acce...
Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment of congenital parvovirus B19 induced anemia - a case report
Parvovirus is a common childhood infection that could be very dangerous to the fetus, if pregnant women become infected. The spectrum of effects range from pure red blood cell aplasia with hydrops fetalis to m...
Benzylpenicillin concentrations in umbilical cord blood and plasma of premature neonates following intrapartum doses for group B streptococcal prophylaxis
Dutch obstetrics guideline suggest an initial maternal benzylpenicillin dose of 2,000,000 IU followed by 1,000,000 IU every 4 h for group-B-streptococci (GBS) prophylaxis. The objective of this study was to ev...
What are the barriers preventing the screening and management of neonatal hypoglycaemia in low-resource settings, and how can they be overcome?
Over 25 years ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledged the importance of effective prevention, detection and treatment of neonatal hypoglycaemia, and declared it to be a global priority. Neonatal ...
Correction to: Congenital pleuropulmonary blastoma in a newborn with a variant of uncertain significance in DICER1 evaluated by RNA-sequencing
The original article was published in Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology 2023 9 :4
Benefits of maternally-administered infant massage for mothers of hospitalized preterm infants: a scoping review
Infant massage (IM) is a well-studied, safe intervention known to benefit infants born preterm. Less is known about the benefits of maternally-administrated infant massage for mothers of preterm infants who of...
Burden of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The ultimate goal of preventing intestinal parasites among pregnant women is to reduce maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. Numerous primary studies were conducted in East Africa presented intestinal ...
Congenital pleuropulmonary blastoma in a newborn with a variant of uncertain significance in DICER1 evaluated by RNA-sequencing
Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare mesenchymal malignancy of the lung and is the most common pulmonary malignancy in infants and children. Cystic PPB, the earliest form of PPB occurring from birth to app...
The Correction to this article has been published in Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology 2023 9 :7
Association of maternal nationality with preterm birth and low birth weight rates: analysis of nationwide data in Japan from 2016 to 2020
The rate of low birth weight or preterm birth is known to vary according to the birth place of mothers. However, in Japan, studies that investigated the association between maternal nationalities and adverse b...
Systemic vasculitis diagnosed during the post-partum period: case report and review of the literature
The vasculitis diagnosed specifically in the post-partum period are less well known. We report here such a case followed by a descriptive review of the literature.
Addressing ethical issues related to prenatal diagnostic procedures
For women of advanced maternal age or couples with high risk of genetic mutations, the ability to screen for embryos free of certain genetic mutations is reassuring, as it provides opportunity to address age-r...
Retraction Note: Prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of breastfeeding among women delivered via Cesarean section in South Gondar zone hospitals Ethiopia, 2020
This article has been retracted. Please see the Retraction Notice for more detail: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40748-020-00121-3.
Non-invasive sensor methods used in monitoring newborn babies after birth, a clinical perspective
Reducing the global new-born mortality is a paramount challenge for humanity. There are approximately 786,323 live births in the UK each year according to the office for National Statistics; around 10% of thes...
Analysis of association between low birth weight and socioeconomic deprivation level in Japan: an ecological study using nationwide municipal data
Several international studies have indicated an association between socioeconomic deprivation levels and adverse birth outcomes. In contrast, those investigating an association between socioeconomic status and...
Case report of congenital methemoglobinemia: an uncommon cause of neonatal cyanosis
Methemoglobinemia can be an acquired or congenital condition. The acquired form occurs from exposure to oxidative agents. Congenital methemoglobinemia is a rare and potentially life-threatening cause of cyanos...
Prenatal exposure to tobacco and adverse birth outcomes: effect modification by folate intake during pregnancy
Fetal exposure to tobacco increases the risk for many adverse birth outcomes, but whether diet mitigates these risks has yet to be explored. Here, we examined whether maternal folate intake (from foods and sup...
Nasolabial and distal limbs dry gangrene in newborn due to hypernatremic dehydration with disseminated intravascular coagulation: a case report
Gangrene is the death of an organ or tissue due to lack of blood supply or bacterial infection. In neonates, gangrene is usually caused by sepsis, dehydration, maternal diabetes, asphyxia, or congenital antico...
Evidence based recommendations for an optimal prenatal supplement for women in the US: vitamins and related nutrients
The blood levels of most vitamins decrease during pregnancy if un-supplemented, including vitamins A, C, D, K, B1, B3, B5, B6, folate, biotin, and B12. Sub-optimal intake of vitamins from preconception through...
Effects of inter-pregnancy intervals on preterm birth, low birth weight and perinatal deaths in urban South Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
Preterm birth, low birth weight and perinatal deaths are common adverse perinatal outcomes that are linked with each other, and a public health problems contributing to neonatal mortality, especially in develo...
Prematurity and low birth weight: geospatial analysis and recent trends
Prematurity and low birth weight are of concern in neonatal health. In this work, geospatial analysis was performed to identify the existence of statistically significant clusters of prematurity and low birth ...
CNS Malformations in the Newborn
Structural brain anomalies are relatively common and may be detected either prenatally or postnatally. Brain malformations can be characterized based on the developmental processes that have been perturbed, ei...
Outcomes of multiple gestation births compared to singleton: analysis of multicenter KID database
The available data regarding morbidity and mortality associated with multiple gestation births is conflicting and contradicting.
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