BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Indonesia has made substantial progress in reducing maternal mortality, with the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) declining from 446 per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 305 per 100,000 live births in 2015 [1]. Nevertheless, further improvements in the quality of maternal healthcare are needed. This study sought to investigate the experiences of Balinese mothers and their perceptions regarding care d…

Abstract Background Anti-D immunoglobulin administered in the early third trimester to Rhesus D negative women with Rhesus D incompatibility is widely assumed to provide protection against silent fetomaternal haemorrhage until delivery. However, previous studies in singleton pregnancies demonstrated that passively acquired anti-D is frequently no longer detectable by the time of delivery. The aim…

Abstract Background To evaluate whether progesterone-induced changes in endometrial thickness (EMT) affect singleton infant outcomes during frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles. Methods This retrospective study analyzed 6,331 singleton live births following frozen-thawed Day 3 embryo transfers. EMT was measured via transvaginal ultrasound one day before progesterone initiation and on the da…

To compare preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) at 34 + 0–36 + 6 weeks with term prelabor rupture of membranes at ≥ 37 weeks in terms of obstetric outcomes, maternal morbidity, and short-term neonatal outcomes. This retrospective cohort study included 646 singleton pregnancies diagnosed with PROM at 34 + 0 weeks or later in a tertiary care center between January 1, 2018 and July 30, 2025…

Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a significant mental health concern for postpartum women. In Malawi, there were no data showing the prevalence of Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and no validated Chichewa tool for assessing Postpartum PTSD. City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) is a tool that is used to assess Postpartum PTSD. CityBiTS is the best choice because it was d…

Abstract Background Many pre-pregnancy and gestational exposures, such as maternal physical health, behavioral factors, psychosocial adversities, and environmental conditions during pregnancy, influence birth outcomes. These risk factors can co-occur, particularly among populations that experience health disparities, yet much of past researchers tend to examine them in isolation, which may lead i…

Doulas are trained professionals that provide comprehensive emotional, physical, and informational support to women during the perinatal period. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility and benefits of doula care on the labor duration and maternal health during vaginal delivery. This retrospective cohort study involved 2095 women with vaginal deliveries. In the control group, women recei…

Histopathological placental inflammation provides objective evidence of intrauterine inflammatory exposure in preterm birth, but placental histopathology is not immediately available after delivery. We aimed to determine whether placental inflammatory pathology is associated with cord blood and postnatal inflammatory biomarkers in preterm infants. In this prospective cohort study, 87 preterm infa…

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is critical for infant health and development during the first six months of life. However, employed mothers often face workplace-related challenges that contribute to EBF cessation before the recommended six months. Evidence specifically examining predictors of EBF cessation among employed mothers in Somalia remains limited. This study aimed to a…