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Neonatal viral infections can begin with subtle findings and progress rapidly. A newborn may initially appear well while carrying a serious risk of…

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a serious complication of monochorionic twin pregnancy. Shared placental vascular connections can create an uneven…

Pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period should be safe, understandable, and dignified for every patient. Women with physical, sensory, intellectual,…

Human milk banks connect lactating donors, neonatal services, and vulnerable infants through a carefully controlled system for collecting, testing, processing,…

Neonatal encephalopathy describes disturbed neurological function in the first days of life, often expressed through altered consciousness, abnormal tone,…

Fetal echocardiography is a targeted ultrasound examination used to assess the developing heart, cardiac connections, rhythm, and selected aspects of…

The COVID-19 pandemic changed neonatal intensive care far beyond infection-control procedures. Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) had to preserve highly…

Maternal mortality across Asia and Oceania reflects a wide range of health systems, economies, geographies, and social conditions. Some countries have achieved…

Moving a newborn between hospitals is a clinical intervention, not simply a journey from one address to another. The infant may require respiratory support,…

Oxytocin is one of the most important hormones involved in human labor. Released by the posterior pituitary gland, it stimulates rhythmic uterine contractions…