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Low blood glucose is one of the most common metabolic problems encountered during the newborn period. It may be transient and resolve with feeding, or it may…

Midwives are central to the health of mothers and newborns across Asia and Oceania, yet their roles differ widely between countries, facilities, and…

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common seasonal infection, but it can cause serious lower respiratory tract disease in young infants. Bronchiolitis,…

Remote fetal surveillance is becoming a practical part of modern maternity care. Telemonitoring can allow selected pregnant patients to record fetal heart rate…

Decisions surrounding extreme prematurity are among the most demanding in perinatal and neonatal medicine. A baby born at the edge of viability may face…

A multiple pregnancy changes the physiology, monitoring needs, and clinical decisions involved in maternity care. Twins, triplets, and higher-order pregnancies…

Perinatal stroke describes a group of cerebrovascular injuries occurring between late pregnancy and the first month after birth. It may involve an arterial…

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation helps create the biological conditions in which an infant’s microbiome develops. The foods a mother eats…

Antenatal corticosteroids remain one of the most important interventions for reducing complications associated with anticipated preterm birth. By accelerating…

Neonates experience pain during procedures, illness, surgery, and routine intensive care. Their limited ability to communicate does not reduce the biological…