Despite major achievements in child survival, the burden of neonatal mortality has remained
high and even increased in some countries since 1990. Currently, most neonatal deaths are …

Mental disorders account for at least 18% of global disease burden, and the associated
annual global costs are projected to be US $6 trillion by 2030. Evidence-based, cost …

Abstract Background Postnatal Depression (PND) is a mood disorder that steals
motherhood and affects the health and development of a newborn. While the impact of PND …

Aim Depression during pregnancy is a significant cause of adverse birth outcomes, and its
prevalence has increased in recent years. This study aimed to give an updated …

Maternal outcomes throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period are
influenced by interlinked and interdependent vulnerabilities. A comprehensive …

Background Etiopathogenesis of preterm birth (PTB) is multifactorial, with a universe of risk
factors interplaying between the mother and the environment. It is of utmost importance to …

Abstract Father involvement in South Africa is low, despite evidence that it can improve
maternal and child health and wellbeing. Within a larger randomised controlled trial, we …

Background Mental health has long fallen behind physical health in attention, funding, and
action—especially in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). It has been conspicuously …

Background Spontaneous abortion is one of the prevalent adverse reproductive outcomes,
which seriously threatens maternal health around the world. Objective The current study is …

Background Having children or being childless is associated with differences in women's
psychological wellbeing during the reproductive age period. Methods An individually …