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Background: South Africa has made considerable progress in HIV and AIDS management, particularly in vertical transmission prevention (VTP). The 2023 national HIV guidelines, which includes provision for pregnant and bre...

Background: Given the central role of antenatal competencies in midwifery practice and the critical importance of accurate symphysis-fundal height (SFH) measurement for monitoring foetal growth, it is essential to explo...

Abstract Background Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a cost-effective neonatal care intervention that has been proven to enhance iron stores, increase hemoglobin levels, and improve long-term infant health. Despite its inc...

Background and aim: The first hours days and weeks after child birth are a dangerous time for mother and newborn most death occur during or immediately after childbirth. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and practic...

Women are advised to optimise weight before pregnancy. However, many are either already living with overweight or obesity prior to becoming pregnant, increasing the risks for adverse outcomes. Health care professionals (...

Abstract Background The quality of midwifery education and the quality of care are influenced by the capabilities of those who educate future midwives. In Bangladesh, where midwifery is a new profession, it is crucial th...

Cristina Lumia, Simona Fumagalli, Marianna Martinelli, Davide Ausili, Antonella Nespoli School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, ItalyCorrespondence: Cristina Lumia, School of Medicine and Sur...

Abstract Objective To determine the concordance between the clinical diagnosis of women with abnormal vaginal discharge (AVD) and laboratory results using molecular detection and observation of the vaginal microbiota. ...

Background: Postpartum preeclampsia remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Midwives, as frontline maternal health providers, are expected to deliver holistic care; however, st...

Abstract Aim This study aimed to determine whether simulation training designed according to INACSL Standards improves satisfaction, self-confidence, and perceptions of simulation design and educational practices among m...

Objectives Medical device calibration underpins accuracy, precision, and reliability, which are critical to optimal device performance and quality healthcare delivery. Despite its importance, little empirical evidence ex...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Respectful maternity care (RMC) is an essential component of high‐quality maternal healthcare and a fundamental human right, ensuring that women experience childbirth with dignity, privacy,...

Background/Aim: Riga-Fede disease (RFD) is a severe complication of natal and neonatal teeth. It is a benign traumatic granuloma that causes several problems to both the nursing mother and the infant. However, the diseas...

Abstract Refugees and internally displaced women (IDW) experience various health risks during displacement including inaccessible healthcare, infectious diseases, and mental health disorders, particularly depression. Thi...

There is a growing interest in giving birth outside of hospitals and healthcare systems. In our analysis of more than five years of qualitative research, we have noted the conflation of unregulated birth care with regula...