A scoping review on heat indices used to measure the effects of heat on maternal and perinatal health by Anayda Portela, Debra Jackson, Nathalie Roos, Chuansi Gao, Francesca Conway, Ijeoma Solarin, Chloe Brimicombe, Darshnika Lakhoo

“…All studies demonstrate that certain socioeconomic factors influence the effect of heat on maternal and perinatal health outcomes.Conclusion We make three suggestions based on the results: (1) heat indices should be standardised across studies and explained. (2) An increased number of perinatal and maternal health outcomes explored. Finally, (3) enhanced collaboration across climate and health to improve understanding.…”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN CODUNCTING PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING by Iflah Aninda, Muhammad Ardian Cahya Laksana, Ivon Diah Wittiarika

“…Background: Preeclampsia is responsible for maternal health globally due to its high morbidity and maternal mortality rates, especially in low-income countries such as Indonesia. …”
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Understanding Nigeria’s antibiotic resistance crisis among neonates and its future implications by Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Temiloluwa Adebayo Odeniyi, Praise Oluwatobi Ogunleke, Josiah Temitope Olatunde, Adedoyin Veronica Babalola, Akintunde Abisoye Omoleke, Tolulope Felix Omitade, Damilare Emmanuel Olakanmi, Adewunmi Akingbola, Chidera Stanley Anthony

“…This problem can be mitigated by enhancing public education, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, advocating for better maternal health, and promoting the rational use of antibiotics. …”
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Time to breastfeeding cessation and its predictors among mothers of index children aged 2–3 years in Bedele Town, Southwest Ethiopia: a community-based retrospective follow-up stud... by Gebiso Roba Debele, Fedasa Tesfa, Dereje Tsegaye

“…Therefore, strengthening maternal health education and breastfeeding counselling at both the health facility and community levels is recommended.…”
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Respectful maternity care and mistreatment: Women's experiences during induction of labor and childbirth in Ghana. by Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Grace T Newman, Kenneth Atobrah-Apraku, Yaw Opuni-Frimpong, Joseph D Seffah

“…Emerging multi-country evidence indicates that nearly 30% of women who undergo IOL do not consent to the procedure and constitutes a violation of their rights to optimal maternal health. This study explored women's lived experiences of respectful care and mistreatment during IOL in a tertiary setting in Ghana.…”
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Racialized migrant women’s discrimination in maternal care: a scoping review by Jasmine Therese Arcilla, Alexandra Nanou, Sarah Hamed, Fatumo Osman

“…Experiences of discrimination in maternal care have been associated with poor health-seeking behavior and adverse maternal health outcomes. However, research on racialized migrant women’s discrimination in maternal care is limited. …”
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Obstetric and pregnancy-related factors associated with caesarean delivery in Bangladesh: a survey in Rajshahi district by Md Aslam Hossain, Md Reazul Karim, Md Golam Hossain, Abu Sayed Md Al Mamun, Md Abdul Awal, Jarin Sazzad

“…The increasing trend of CS deliveries poses a significant threat to both child and maternal health. The adverse maternal outcomes associated with caesarean delivery represent a substantial public health concern worldwide. …”
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A systematic review on the impact of breastfeeding on cancer risk, weight loss, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus in mothers, and the role of fathers, medical person... by Olga Krupa, Daria Rybak, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Kinga Furtak

“… Introduction Breastfeeding has a significant impact on maternal health, in the long term it reduces the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes, supports the process of weight loss after                                                                                                                                pregnancy and the formation of a strong bond between mother and child. …”
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Demographic disparities in unimproved drinking water and sanitation in Ghana: a nationally representative cross-sectional study by Felix Boakye Oppong, Divine Darlington Logo, Dennis Boateng, Ephraim Kumi Senkyire

“…This study explored the use of unimproved drinking water and unimproved sanitation and assessed their association with demographic factors.Design This was a secondary data analysis of the 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Survey, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey. …”
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Antenatal care visits and its determinants among women in Afar regional state: North Eastern Ethiopia by Aragaw Asfaw Hasen

“…Increase access to antenatal care services by improving the availability and quality of health facilities in the region. Maternal health-care program should be expanded and mainly in rural areas of the region. …”
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Near-mortality Scenarios in Obstetrics: Case Studies of Severe Complications and their Management by Jayshree P Kulkarni, Swapnali Sansare, Sneha

“…These cases are critical for understanding healthcare gaps, risk factors, and improving maternal health outcomes. The present case series examines five near-miss instances among women experiencing severe obstetric complications. …”
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Pregnancy entails a U-shaped trajectory in human brain structure linked to hormones and maternal attachment by Camila Servin-Barthet, Magdalena Martínez-García, María Paternina-Die, Luis Marcos-Vidal, Daniel Martín de Blas, Anna Soler, Olha Khymenets, Daniel Bergé, Gemma Casals, Pilar Prats, Oscar J. Pozo, Clara Pretus, Susana Carmona, Oscar Vilarroya

“…It addresses a significant knowledge gap in the neuroscience of human pregnancy and opens new possibilities for interventions aimed at enhancing maternal health and well-being.…”
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Prevalence of Obstetric Danger Signs during Pregnancy and Associated Factors among Mothers in Shashemene Rural District, South Ethiopia by Nega Terefe, Aderajew Nigussie, Afework Tadele

“…Public health interventions on maternal health should give priority to the prevalent causes of obstetric danger signs, strengthening completion of four antenatal care visits and health education on obstetric danger signs for pregnant mothers at community level especially for primgravid women.…”
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Awareness and Its Associated Factors of Obstetrics Fistula among Antenatal Care Attendees in Injibara Town Health Institutions, Awi Zone, North West, Ethiopia, 2019 by Wondu Feyisa Balcha, Azezu Asres Nigussie, Fentahun Yenealem Beyene, Azimeraw Arega Tesfu

“…Still, there is a gap on awareness of obstetrics fistula; therefore, it is good to emphasize on providing information on maternal health care issues, particularly about obstetrics fistula.…”
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Level of and trends in women’s empowerment inequalities in antenatal care services in Ethiopia: further analysis of the Ethiopia demographic and health surveys, 2000-16 by Gebretsadik Shibre, Wubegzier Mekonnen, Damen Haile Mariam

“…Abstract Background Maternal health care services and women’s empowerment have received attention in the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Factors influencing childbirth fear among Asian women: a scoping review by Aida Kalok, Aida Kalok, Ixora Kamisan Atan, Shalisah Sharip, Nazarudin Safian, Shamsul Azhar Shah

“…In conclusion, a stable economy and relationship contribute to lesser childbirth fear among Asian women. Poor maternal health and pregnancy complications were positive predictors of FOC. …”
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Community perceptions and determinants of obstetric fistula across gender lines by Wagaye Fentahun Chanie, Aster Berhe, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew, Chernet Baye, Tarekegn Asemaw Akalie, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Miteku Andualem Limenih

“…Abstract Obstetric fistula is a major maternal health challenge in low-income countries like Ethiopia. …”
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Health system financing fragmentation and maternal mortality transition in Mexico, 2000–2022 by Edson Serván-Mori, Carlos Pineda-Antúnez, Diego Cerecero-García, Laura Flamand, Alejandro Mohar-Betancourt, Christopher Millett, Thomas Hone, Rodrigo Moreno-Serra, Octavio Gómez-Dantés

“…Understanding the evolution of maternal mortality between the population with and without social security in Mexico allows us to quantify the gap in maternal deaths attributed to inequalities in access to maternal health services, which can contribute to the design of policies that mitigate these gaps.…”
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Stakeholders’ perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study by Obinna Onwujekwe, Chinyere Cecilia Okeke, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Ifeyinwa Arize, Chibuike Agu, Chinonso Obayi

“…Unmarried adolescents were perceived more vulnerable to sexual exploitation and risks, while married were perceived to have more maternal health service needs.Conclusions Perceptions of adolescents’ SRH needs converge among stakeholders (including adolescents) and are thought to vary by gender, schooling and marital status. …”
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Predictors of Neonatal Sepsis in Hospitals at Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-Based Unmatched Case-Control Study, 2019 by Atkuregn Alemayehu, Mihiretu Alemayehu, Aseb Arba, Hanna Abebe, Abraham Goa, Kebreab Paulos, Mohammed Suleiman Obsa

“…Maternal age, wealth/income, maternal urinary tract infections/sexually transmitted infections, intrapartum fever, antenatal care visit≤3 times, Apgar score<7, low birth weight, and starting time of breastfeeding were independent predictors of neonatal sepsis. Therefore, maternal health education during antenatal care visits, perinatal and newborn care, and early initiation of breastfeeding might decrease neonatal mortality and morbidity due to sepsis.…”
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