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  1. Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a member of the gastrointestinal tract and vaginal microbiota, and one of the commonest pathogens affecting pregnant women, neonates and infa...

    Authors: Paul H. Ngayomela, Richard Kiritta, Boniface A. Remi, Sophyrose T. Mboya, Nyambura Moremi, Dismas Matovelo, Fridolin Mujuni, Stephen E. Mshana, Claudia Daubenberger, Ruth N. Zadoks and Jeremiah Seni
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:478
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  2. Underserved populations in the United States are at higher risk for poor maternal health outcomes. New models of care, such as telehealth, can offer additional support, including access to care 24/7/365 days a...

    Authors: Matthew D. Dalstrom, Jessica Cioni, Colleen J. Klein and Melinda Cooling
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:473
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  3. Breast milk, with its rich bioactive components and numerous maternal and infant health benefits, is globally recommended as the ideal food for babies, especially premature infants. With the elevated incidence...

    Authors: Ling Chen, Yanyan Shang, Xuqi Tian, Yingjuan Huang, Yu Sun, Chunhua Fu, Jinbing Bai and Yanqun Liu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:472
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  4. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common postoperative complications following cesarean section, particularly in Africa. These infections pose maternal health risks, including prolonged hospit...

    Authors: Mohamed Baklola, Mohamed Terra, Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawy, Hatoun Alali, Sereen Saleem Aljohani, Aseel Ali Alomireeni, Razan Mubarak Alqahtani, Norah Majed Albalawi, Kawthar Abdulaziz Jafail, Alaa Jaffar Mohammed, Naji Al-Bawah, Mayas Hafez and Ghada Elkhawaga
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:465
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  5. In Ghana, neonatal deaths account for over 60% of infant deaths. While there are several studies examining the determinants of neonatal mortality and thermal care practices, few studies have focused on thermal...

    Authors: Edward Akolgo Adimazoya, John Kumuuori Ganle, Emmanuel Asampong, Franklin Glozah and Philip Baba Adongo
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:464
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  7. Fear of childbirth is a common psychological problem. This fear negatively affects prenatal attachment, childbirth-related self-efficacy, the postpartum period, parenting development and women’s health. This s...

    Authors: Buse Gürsoy and Pelin Palas Karaca
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:462
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  8. Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) complicates 8% of pregnancies, often necessitating labor induction to prevent maternal and neonatal complications. Misoprostol, a cost-effective prostaglandin, has been pro...

    Authors: Anluzi Che, Si Si and Jing Liu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:461
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  9. Evidence shows that skin-to-skin contact (SSC) enhances children’s well-being. More information is needed on the prevalence and determinants of SSC in Bangladesh. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence an...

    Authors: Azaz Bin Sharif, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader and Mohammad Hayatun Nabi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:460
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  10. Limited research exists on the challenges women diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can face during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if breastfeeding affects disease related factors.

    Authors: Tuva Birkeland, Åse Størdal, Carina Gøtestam Skorpen, Hege Svean Koksvik and Marianne Wallenius
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:459
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  11. The scope of practice of the contemporary midwife encompasses a range of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including care throughout pregnancy. Midwives are experts in pregnancy care, but many do not provide...

    Authors: Nicole Freeman, Tracey Moroney, Jane Warland, Kate Cheney, Michelle Hobday and Zoe Bradfield
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:458
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  12. Screening tools in the ...

    Authors: Patrícia Myriam Antunes de Oliveira-Gomide, Marta Luisa Palomero Bueno, Mariana de Sena Milagres Signorelli, Laura Ferreira Moreira Dos Santos, João Oscar Falcão Junior, Bruno Almeida Rezende, Breno Augusto Ferreira-Silva, Jose Felippe Pinho da Silva and Maria da Glória Rodrigues-Machado
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:457
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  13. Previously conducted studies have observed an increased risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes with prenatal exposure to cocaine and opioids. However, these studies used drug-free reference groups whic...

    Authors: Sreemanjari Kandhasamy, Karine Lepigeon, Stéphanie Baggio, Roulet Céline, Michael Ceulemans, Ursula Winterfeld, Stephen P. Jenkinson, Katyuska Francini, Emeline Maisonneuve and Alice Panchaud
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:456
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  14. In 2022, the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) launched the “Comprehensive Women-Centered Maternal Health Care Model” (AMIIMSS program) to improve maternal healthcare. This research evaluated the chi...

    Authors: Svetlana V. Doubova, Martín Paredes-Cruz, Mtra. Diana Perez-Moran, Ricardo Pérez-Cuevas, Catherine Arsenault and Claudio Quinzaños-Fresnedo
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:455
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  17. Preterm birth is the most important cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Clinical guidelines recommend assessment of risk of preterm birth and implementation of interventions to reduce preterm birth risk...

    Authors: Michael Shea, Carolina Longo, Valentina LeThanh, Natasja Vandepitte and Joris Hemelaar
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:452
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  18. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence (9–15%) is similar in Ghana and Switzerland, despite differences in sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and healthcare systems. Contrary to Switzerland, ...

    Authors: Dan Yedu Quansah, Kelvin Yeboah, Floriane Schweitzer, Sandra Yedu Quansah, Evans Kofi Agbeno, Antje Horsch, Katrien Benhalima, A. Kofi Amegah and Jardena J. Puder
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:451
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  19. In Bangladesh, pre-eclampsia poses a significant concern, evident in the low attendance (37%) for antenatal care (ANC). Despite efforts to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, the latest Bangladesh Maternal...

    Authors: Dibbya Pravas Dasgupta, Subrata Mandal Suman, Naznin Sultana, Md. Sazzad Hossan Sujon, Kaniz Fatema, Mohosina Jabin Toma and Md. Moyazzem Hossain
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:450
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  20. Few studies have analyzed the endometrial preparation protocols for frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) in patients at high risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). This study aimed to investigate the...

    Authors: Xu Cao, Caixia Gao, Mingjiao Su, Dian Zhang, Fuyang Zhao, Wentao Li, Pengfei Qu and Juanzi Shi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:449
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  21. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a major class of contaminants in recent years. Pregnant women are more susceptible to the influence of these compounds, which could heighten the risk of...

    Authors: Dongying Wang, Ting Su, Meiqi Zhan, Sining Luo, Hongyu Tan, Jinglin Lin and Xin Lai
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:448
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  22. Cognitive dysfunction is a significant contributor to mental health complexities during pregnancy, potentially leading to heightened rates of pregnancy-related mortality and inadequate prenatal care. However, ...

    Authors: Syed Aman Ali, Muhammad Sualeh, Ghana Raza, Mohammad Sabeeh ul haq, Laiba Hissan, Duaa Zafar, Muhammad Adnan and Syed Kauser Ali
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:447
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  23. Intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring is used to assess fetal wellbeing throughout labour. The interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns during labour informs decisions about clinical management and interv...

    Authors: Megan Douthwaite, Alessandra Morelli, Sara Kenyon, Julia Sanders and Rachel Rowe
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:446
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  24. Circulating cell-free RNA (cfRNA) is gaining recognition as an effective biomarker for the early detection of preeclampsia (PE). However, the current methods for selecting disease-specific biomarkers are often...

    Authors: Zhuo Zhao, Xiaoxu Liu, Yonghui Guan, Chunfang Li and Zheng Wang
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:445
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  25. Mitochondrial dysfunction has been hypothesized to play a role in the etiology of congenital birth defects. However, evidence from observational studies is susceptible to bias and confounding. Mendelian random...

    Authors: Xin-yu Li, Da-tao Li, Yi-yuan Li, Zhi-cheng Xu, Qun Zhang, Xia Chen, Feng Xu and Ru-hong Zhang
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:444
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  26. The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading rapidly since 2019, leading to devastating consequences worldwide, as well as putting healthcare providers at high risk. This study intends to assess the awareness and ...

    Authors: Sumaiyah Isamail, Idayu Badilla Idris and Hanizah Mohd Yusoff
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:443
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  27. Globally adverse birth outcome is being a series public health problem. As studies showed, even though the etiologies are multifactorial, extreme age pregnancies have more risk for adverse birth outcome. This ...

    Authors: Getachew Teshale, Endalkachew Dellie, Andualem Yalew Aschalew, Chalie Tadie Tsehay, Nigusu Worku, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn and Asebe Hagos
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:442
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  28. Since 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a minimum of eight antenatal care (ANC) contacts during pregnancy, replacing the previous recommendation of four focused ANC visits. In Mali and ...

    Authors: Joel D. Bognini, Kadiatou Koita, Jean-Baptiste N’takpe, Biébo Bihoun, Mahamadou Dembélé, Oumou Coulibaly, Toussaint Rouamba, Efundem Agboraw, Sirima Traoré, Dario Scaramuzzi, Eve Worrall, Jenny Hill, Kassoum Kayentao, Halidou Tinto and Valérie Briand
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:441
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  29. Even though global neonatal mortality has shown a remarkable reduction, it still constitutes 42% of the global under-five mortality. Nearly three-fourths of these deaths occurred in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). A...

    Authors: Meklit Melaku Bezie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie and Beminate Lemma Seifu
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:440
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  30. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a major cause of perinatal infectious morbidity and mortality. Although intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) administration for ≥ 4 h is effective in preventing neonatal early-o...

    Authors: Xiaoli Chen, Sijia Cao, Yan Ni, Xinyi Chen, Yu Qiu, Mingjing Zhang, Jianguo Fu, Lijuan Zheng, Zimin Tang and Huiming Ye
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:439
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  31. Lao PDR continues to experience challenges in combating the treatable and preventable diseases of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria among priority groups. One priority group are pregnant women. Given in...

    Authors: Vanphanom Sychareun, Viengnakhone Vongxay, Souksamone Thongmyxay, Kongmany Chaleunvong, Jo Durham and Pascale Hancart Petitet
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:438
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  32. Anomalous drainage of the ductus venosus (DV) into the coronary sinus (CS) is a rare fetal vascular anomaly that poses challenges for prenatal diagnosis. This study aimed to investigate the role of two-dimensi...

    Authors: Weng-dong Zhang, Bin Ma, Ping-an Qi, Gang Wang, Xiao Rong Su, Xiao Yun Ma and Tian-gang Li
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:437
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  33. The incidence of volvulus increases during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This condition can be challenging to diagnose and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality for both the mother and fetus. Re...

    Authors: Yingxue Xu, Qian Zhu, Cuilan Zhang and Sipei Nie
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:436
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  34. Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), one of the most tragic outcomes of pregnancy, affects approximately 1% of pregnancies. This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of mifepristone combined w...

    Authors: Maryam Shami, Mona Larki, Somayeh Makvandi and Mahnaz Azari
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:435
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  35. Plant-based diets (PBD) are gaining global popularity, yet there is limited research on the experiences of pregnant women adhering to these diets. This study employed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (K...

    Authors: Stephanie C. McLeod, Jessica C. McCormack, Jade Wratten, Lorna Davies, Yvonne Mosley-Martin, Indrawati Oey, Tamlin S. Conner and Mei Peng
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:434
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  36. Sequential embryo transfer (ET) has been used to improve clinical outcomes in patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). This study aimed to evaluate whether sequential ET influence the live birth rat...

    Authors: Jiangman Gao, Rong Li, Ping Liu, Haiyan Wang and Xiaoyu Long
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:433
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  37. Amniotic-fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare occurrence but life-threatening disease that can occur in process of delivery and postnatal women. The topic of cesarean section surgery and its associated risk factors ...

    Authors: Xianghua Cao, Qiangjun Gui, Haoran Yan, Yujiao Wei, Xiaoling Chen, Deng Liang, Xueping Li, Jian Wang and Bingsha Chen
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:432
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  38. Anxiety during pregnancy can be harmful to both mother and baby, with anxiety rates remaining high despite psychological intervention efforts. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative an...

    Authors: Lely Firrahmawati, Widya Wasityastuti, Bernadette Josephine Istiti Kandarina, Eva Marti, Lukman Ade Chandra and Apri Sulistianingsih
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:431
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  39. The first case of COVID-19 in Kenya was confirmed in March 2020; the Kenyan government swiftly introduced measures to curb transmission, some of which negatively impacted maternal health services. Most researc...

    Authors: Cynthia Khamala Wangamati, Paul Wenzel Geissler, Erick Otieno Nyambedha and Ruth Jane Prince
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:430
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  40. Socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances are known to affect health outcomes, but during pregnancy it also affects the growth and development of the fetus. This often results in adverse perinatal outcomes and...

    Authors: Kajal S. C. Mohabier, Hanneke P. de Graaf, Eric A. P. Steegers and Loes C. M. Bertens
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:429
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  41. Healthcare services during wartime face significant challenges. Pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) during the Sudan conflict encounter numerous barriers, impacting their access and satisfaction. This ...

    Authors: Eithar M. Ali, Ahmed Balla M. Ahmed, Muhannad Bushra Masaad Ahmed, Alaa T. Omer, Elshaima Ibrahim Mohamedelhassan Ahmedtaha, Khadija A. Khalil, Logien Abuelgasim Ahmad Ibrahim, Maab Hassan Ahmed Abdallah, Mohamed Osman Mohamed Abdelrahim, Sakhr Hassan Ahmed Abdallah and Sohaib Mohammed Mokhtar Ahmed
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:428
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  42. The present study investigated the association between exposure to electromagnetic waves from widely used devices and pregnancy and birth outcomes among women in Yazd City.

    Authors: Mohamad Razavimoghadam, Reyhane Sefidkar, Mohammad Hassan Ehrampoush, Fahimeh Teimouri, Mohammad Hossien Zare Hassanabadi and Fahimeh Nokhostin
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:427
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  43. Previous literature has reported cases of reversible visual loss associated with pre-eclampsia. Here, we present a patient with severe pre-eclampsia and a history of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) who experie...

    Authors: Sara Mirzaeian, Saeed Zarrabi and Mahdieh Mottaghi
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:426
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  44. The echo pattern constitutes an ultrasonic index that reflects the characteristics of the endometrium across various phases of the menstrual cycle. However, consensus of endometrial echo pattern and pregnancy ...

    Authors: Xi Cheng, Bin Yang, Li Wang, Jinzhao Ma, Xuan Huang, Kadiliya Jueraitetibaike, Cheng Zhou, Xu Tang, Haiyan Fu, Biying Li, Xiting Cai, Bing Yao and Li Chen
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:425
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  45. The predictive value of trajectory identified by group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) has been discussed but its value in predicting small for gestational age (SGA) neonates is still unclear. This study aims...

    Authors: Huimin Zhu, Min Wei, Xiuxiu Li, Xuemei Liu, Jin Li, Xuemei Fan, Zhen Wang and Weiqing Chen
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:423
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  46. The absence of skilled care during home deliveries represents a critical public health concern, as it has a significant impact on maternal mortality rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that appr...

    Authors: Peter Mumba, Thomas O. Miyoba, Emmanuel Musonda, Mwangala Mulasikwanda and Samson Shumba
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:422
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  47. Early-onset pre-eclampsia (PE), which delivered before 34 weeks of gestation, is associated with high maternal and pediatric morbidity and mortality. Several studies have examined predictive factors and models...

    Authors: Shu-Hang Xu, Meng-Ni Wang, Miao-Miao Wang, Ying-Sha Yao, Meng-Yan Lin and Bao-Hua Li
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:421
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  48. The umbilical-ductal-portal system attracts significant interest due to its specific connections in fetal life. Advances in the detailed examination of hepatic circulation have further intensified this interes...

    Authors: Ezgi Başaran, Fatma Doğa Öcal, Gülcan Okutucu, Mihriban Alkan, Atakan Tanaçan, Özgür Kara and Dilek Şahin
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:420
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  49. The unpredictability of HELLP syndrome and the severe adverse outcomes for both mother and children make it especially important for us to seek predictive model. This study aimed to develop a clinically access...

    Authors: Ying Jiang, Lu-Jiao Chen, Hui-Hui Hu, Neng Jin, Shi-Rui Lv, Chen Fang, Chun-Mei Zhu, Meng-Meng Yang, Dong Xu and Qiong Luo
    Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025 25:418
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