The World Health Organization (WHO) expresses deep support for the breastfeeding of newborns, citing the health benefits for both mothers and babies. Breastmilk contains essential nutrients and antibodies that can...
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Concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) in the pregnant mother and newborn show no association with childhood bone health, new data from the largest prospective cohort study of its kind to...
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Women who exercise during pregnancy are less likely to have gestational diabetes, and the exercise also helps to reduce maternal weight gain, finds a study. Gestational diabetes is one of...
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The phrase “You’re Pregnant”, can be met with a range of mixed emotions and reactions. There are many social and personal conditions that would influence the reactions to this news....
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It is important to note that midwifery is a frontline profession when it comes to maternal and child health. So whatever approach is on the table aiming to improve maternal...
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Approximately 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. Ninety-nine percent of these deaths occur in developing countries (World Health Organization, 2019). To improve maternal...
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Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to avert between two and three million deaths each year. It is one of the...
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Globally, 85% of pregnant women attend at least one antenatal care (ANC) visit with a skilled health professional, and 58% attend at least 4 ANC visits. The newest guidelines from the World...
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An estimated 225 million women in developing countries would like to delay or stop childbearing but are not using any method of contraception (Sedgh et al, 2016). Family planning is...
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