A Rare Case of Spontaneous Heterotopic Pregnancy at 12 weeks of Gestation Following Natural Conception With Literature Review by Wang F, Xu Y, Dong X, Jiang P, Yu QQ

“…Its incidence is approximately 1 in 30,000 natural pregnancies, posing significant threats to maternal health. The complexity of clinical and laboratory findings complicates its diagnosis, necessitating a high index of suspicion for prompt intervention.Case Presentation: We reported the case of a 36-year-old woman diagnosed with heterotopic pregnancy at 12 weeks of gestation following spontaneous conception, who presented with severe abdominal pain. …”
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Graft-Versus-Host Disease Sustains Coagulation Activity for two Years After Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation by Satu Långström MD, PhD, Minna Koskenvuo MD, PhD, Pasi Huttunen MD, PhD, Riitta Lassila MD, PhD, Mervi Taskinen MD, PhD, Susanna Ranta MD, PhD, Markku Heikinheimo MD, PhD, Anne Mäkipernaa MD, PhD

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Anemia Prevalence and Risk Factors in Two of Ethiopia’s Most Anemic Regions among Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gebru Gebremeskel Gebrerufael, Bsrat Tesfay Hagos

“…Therefore, to lessen the prevalence of anemia in certain parts of Ethiopia, public health initiatives that improve maternal health service utilization are required, such as ANC follow-up to minimize parity.…”
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Effect of short message service reminders in improving optimal antenatal care, skilled birth attendance and postnatal care in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review a... by Tesfahun Hailemariam, Asmamaw Atnafu, Lemma Derseh Gezie, Binyam Tilahun

“…Short message service reminder intervention should be promoted as a tool to improve maternal health service utilization in low and middle-income countries.…”
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Harmony in healthcare: recommended infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV positive mothers in Eastern Ethiopian hospitals by Muluken Yigezu, Natnael Kebede

“…Abstract Background For mothers identified as HIV-infected, recommended infant feeding practices must prioritize the highest likelihood of ensuring HIV-free survival for their children while preserving maternal health. Consequently, understanding the feeding status during critical infancy stages, especially under the risk of HIV, plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life within this specific population segment. …”
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Determinants of postnatal care service utilization among mothers of Mangochi district, Malawi: a community-based cross- sectional study by Jonas, Sagawa, Allen, Kabagenyi, Godwin, Turyasingura, Saul Eric, Mwale

“…In Malawi, maternal and infant mortality rates remain high despite numerous efforts by the government and its partners to improve maternal health service coverage across the country. This study examined the determinants of PNC utilization among mothers in Mangochi District, Malawi. …”
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Integration and acceptability of cervical cancer screening as part of postnatal care among women attending postnatal clinics in the Accra Metropolis, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. by Lawrence Oppong Buadi, Raphael Odame, Ali Samba, Mumuni Kareem, Angela Amoanimaa Boateng, Claudette Ahliba Diogo, Rebecca Tricia Morrision, George Kumi Kwakye, Cecilia Smith-Togobo

“…We therefore recommend a pilot study be initiated to integrate cervical cancer screening into the routine maternal health services as part of postnatal care. Also, the Ministry of Health/Ghana Health Service should initiate discussion with the National Health Insurance Authority for possible inclusion as part of the national health insurance scheme's benefit package in the nearby future.…”
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The effect of hyoscine butyl bromide on the active phase of labour among primiparous women delivered at the Jos University Teaching Hospital by George OC, Ajang MF, Anyaka CU

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Self-reported sleep in late pregnancy in relation to birth size and fetal distress: the E Moe, Māmā prospective cohort study by Laura D Howe, Sarah-Jane Paine, T Leigh Signal, Bronwyn Sweeney, Monique Priston, Diane Muller, Kathy Lee, Mark Huthwaite, Philippa Gander

“…Objectives To explore associations between features of sleep during pregnancy and adverse outcomes for the infant.Setting E Moe, Māmā is a cohort study in Aotearoa/New Zealand that investigates self-reported sleep and maternal health in late pregnancy and the postpartum period.Participants Women (N=633; 194 Māori) reported detailed information on their sleep duration, quality, disturbances, disorders (snoring, breathing pauses, twitching legs, restless legs) and daytime sleepiness between 35 and 37 weeks gestation.Outcome measures Birthweight and fetal distress during labour were extracted from medical records. …”
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Regional disparities of full pentavalent vaccine uptake and the determinants in Ethiopia: Mapping and spatial analysis using the EDHS data. by Getasew Mulat Bantie, Melaku Tadege, Teshager Zerihun Nigussie, Ashenafi Abate Woya, Abay Kassa Tekile, Amare Alemu Melese, Simeneh Ayalew, Belay Bezabih Beyene, Gizachew Yismaw Wubetu

“…Moreover, improved socioeconomic status and getting maternal health services during delivery are necessary to enhance vaccine uptake.…”
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An empowerment programme to improve diet quality during pregnancy – the Power 4 a Healthy Pregnancy cluster randomised controlled trial by Renske M. van Lonkhuijzen, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, Elske Brouwer-Brolsma, Susanne Cremers, Janine P. M. Faessen, Edith J. M. Feskens, Annemarie Wagemakers

“…This study lays the foundation for future empowerment-based interventions in maternal health contexts. Trial registration International Clinical Trial Registry Platform NL-OMON23191, date of registration: 19/05/2021.…”
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High-risk fertility behavior and associated factors among mothers attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Hossana Town, Central Ethiopia Region: facility based cros... by Yishak Sinebo, Tekle Ejajo, Awoke Girma, Tadele Yohannes

“…HRFB could seriously indicate the development of the country as well as maternal health issues. Therefore, Health education on advantages of ANC follow up and contraceptive use should get due attention.…”
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Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy among women attending ANC clinics in selected districts of the Ashanti Region, Ghana by Emmanuel Abu Bonsra, Petra Amankwah Osei, Emmanuel Adjei Kyeremeh, Stephen Adama, Akua Grace Sekyi, Elsie Fafa King

“…To achieve SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), particularly Target 3.1 (reducing maternal mortality) and Target 3.3 (ending malaria), the Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health should prioritize expanding ITN distribution, educational campaigns, and targeted support for vulnerable groups to reduce malaria prevalence during pregnancy and improve maternal health outcomes.…”
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Individual and community level maternal factors for zero-dose children in Ethiopia using mini-EDHS 2019: a mixed effects model by Anteneh Kassa Yalew, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Worku Necho Asferie, Moges Tadesse Abebe

“…Therefore, expanding maternal health services and media access for women is highly recommended to reduce zero-dose children mortality.…”
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Dietary practice and associated factors among lactating mothers in Dangila District in the Awi Zone Amhara region Ethiopia, 2022: a cross-sectional study by Sileshi Mulatu, Getasew Mulatu, Azeb Gedif

“…Addressing these challenges is essential to achieving global objectives such as reducing malnutrition, improving maternal health, and ensuring healthy child development.…”
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Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Who Have Children Aged between 6 and 24 Months in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Asrat Hailu Dagne, Shimeles Biru Zewude, Abenezer Melkie Semahegn

“…Knowledge of mothers and maternal health service uptake such as antenatal care, postnatal care, and institutional delivery increase appropriate complementary feeding practices. …”
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Pattern and Predictors of Maternal Healthcare Services Utilization among Women of Reproductive Age in Lagos, Nigeria by Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole, Alero Ann Roberts, Ifeoma Peace Okafor, Victoria Oluwasola Yesufu

“…Conclusion: This study reveals high awareness and utilization of maternal health services but highlights room for improvement in early antenatal care registration and postnatal care beyond the child’s immunization.…”
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Rural-urban disparity in uptaking skilled antenatal care visits by pregnant women in Bangladesh: Zero and One Inflated Poisson regression model. by Lubana Tanvia, M Ershadul Haque, Wasimul Bari

“…<h4>Background</h4>Utilization of maternal health care services, specifically, antenatal care services from skilled health providers have been given utmost priority in low- and middle-income countries over years with a view of mitigating complications during pregnancy as well as safeguarding the health and survival of both mother and newborn. …”
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Hubungan Perdarahan Postpartum dengan Paritas di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Periode 1 Januari 2010 - 31 Desember 2012 by Nola Eriza, Defrin , Yuniar Lestari

“…It is suggested to pregnant women with risk factors of high parity to regularly check her pregnancy to health providers so that maternal health can be controlled in order to prevent primary postpartum hemorrhage.…”
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Clinician’s perceptions and experiences with tobacco treatment in people who use cannabis: a qualitative study by Cristina Martínez, Marga Pla, Ariadna Feliu, Marta Enríquez, Judith Saura, Carmen Cabezas, Joan Colom, Josep M. Suelves, Sílvia Mondon, Pablo Barrio, Magalí Andreu, Antònia Raich, Jordi Bernabeu, Xavier Roca, Maite Narváez, Esteve Fernández, Group of clinicians of the ACT_ATAC study

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