Tag: Maternal Health
Placenta Accreta Spectrum Research Challenges Traditional Understanding of High-Risk Pregnancy Condition
New research published in PLOS Medicine challenges fundamental assumptions about placenta accreta spectrum, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. The study argues…
Colorado hospitals reduce stigma in pregnancy substance use care through evidence-based training program
Colorado's comprehensive training program equipped nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals to provide stigma-free care for pregnant patients with substance use disorders.…
Breastfeeding Support Failures Leave New Mothers Traumatized, UK Survey Reveals
UK mothers report inadequate breastfeeding support causing trauma severe enough to influence future family planning decisions. Healthcare gaps identified in…
Birth Complications in Kenya Leave Lasting Impact on Families Beyond Hospital Discharge
New research from Kenya reveals that 73% of mothers who experience birth complications face ongoing health issues for weeks after…
Child Mortality Progress Stalls: 60 Countries Risk Missing 2030 UN Targets
New BMJ analysis reveals 60 countries unlikely to meet UN child survival targets by 2030, despite global progress halving deaths…
Quality Gap Exposed in Maternal Healthcare Across Three High-Performing Countries
Study of Nepal, Senegal, and Zambia reveals significant gaps between skilled birth attendance coverage and actual care quality. Research published…
Ethiopia Integrates Oxytocin into Vaccine Cold Chain to Prevent Maternal Deaths
Ethiopia successfully integrated oxytocin storage into its vaccine cold chain system through a structured evidence-based policy process. The initiative addresses…
Data reveal critical gaps in antenatal care quality across low-income countries
New WHO guidelines recommend doubling antenatal contacts from 4 to 8, emphasising quality and person-centred care. Data reveal persistent gaps…