To determine the perinatal outcome in pregnancies with maternal hypoglycemia following a second trimester oral glucose challenge test (GCT). Currently most pregnancies are screened for maternal ...

Congenital heart defects (CHD) represent the most common congenital malformations globally and constitute a leading cause of neonatal mortality, with early maternal risk factors playing significant ...

Infants younger than 6 months of age are at high risk for complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and are not eligible for vaccination. Transplacental transfer of antibodies against ...

The American Heart Association released a scientific statement on preventing and treating maternal stroke during pregnancy and postpartum.

WHO's campaign focuses on ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths, urging global collaboration and investment. Global maternal mortality declined by 40% from 2000 to 2023, but progress has ...

Africa renewed its efforts to document maternal and perinatal deaths in 2014 following the release of the WHO’s maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) guidelines. Successful ...