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Perinatal Care for Refugees and Displaced Populations
Magnesium Sulfate for Fetal Neuroprotection in Preterm Birth
Magnesium sulfate has an established place in obstetric care, yet its use for fetal neuroprotection requires careful timing, patient selection, and…
Fetal Growth Restriction: Surveillance and Delivery Timing
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) describes a fetus that has failed to reach its biological growth potential, often because of placental insufficiency. It is…
Maternal Thyroid Health and Pregnancy Outcomes
Thyroid hormones help regulate metabolism, cardiovascular function, and fetal growth. During pregnancy, the maternal thyroid adapts rapidly to increased…
Neonatal Hypoglycemia: Screening and Management Guidelines
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…
Midwifery’s Place in Perinatal Care Across Asia and Oceania
Midwives are central to the health of mothers and newborns across Asia and Oceania, yet their roles differ widely between countries, facilities, and…
Protecting High-Risk Infants From Severe RSV Disease
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common seasonal infection, but it can cause serious lower respiratory tract disease in young infants. Bronchiolitis,…
Telemonitoring of Fetal Heart Rate in Low-Risk Pregnancies
Remote fetal surveillance is becoming a practical part of modern maternity care. Telemonitoring can allow selected pregnant patients to record fetal heart rate…
Ethical Dilemmas in Extreme Prematurity Management
Decisions surrounding extreme prematurity are among the most demanding in perinatal and neonatal medicine. A baby born at the edge of viability may face…
How Multiple Births Shape Maternal and Neonatal Health
A multiple pregnancy changes the physiology, monitoring needs, and clinical decisions involved in maternity care. Twins, triplets, and higher-order pregnancies…
