Infections occurring in the mother and neonate exert a substantial health burden worldwide.
Optimising infection management is crucial for improving individual outcomes and reducing …

Objective To investigate maternal lactate concentrations in labour and the puerperium.
Design Reference study. Setting Tertiary obstetric unit. Population 1279 pregnant women …

Objectives This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with
maternal and neonatal sepsis in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods This systematic review and …

Background Infections are among the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity.
The Global Maternal Sepsis and Neonatal Initiative, launched in 2016 by WHO and partners …

Background Infections and sepsis are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in women
during pregnancy and the post-pregnancy period. Using data from the 2017 WHO Global …

Background Maternal sepsis is the third leading cause of maternal death in the world.
Women in resource-limited countries shoulder most of the burdens related to sepsis. Despite …

Maternal sepsis is the third-leading cause of maternal death worldwide, and caesarean
section is an important risk factor for developing maternal infection. In this case, we present …

Recovery from sepsis is a key global health issue, impacting 38 million sepsis survivors
worldwide per year. Sepsis survivors face a wide range of physical, cognitive, and …

Background Caesarean section (CS) is the most common major surgery conducted globally,
with rates rising. CS also contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality, with increased risks …

The highest toll of maternal mortality due to infections is reported in low and middle-income
countries (LMICs). However, more evidence is needed to understand the differences in …