OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to determine the
diagnostic accuracy of neonatal assessments to estimate gestational age (GA). DATA …

Background Previous estimates have highlighted a large global burden of stillbirths, with an
absence of reliable data from regions where most stillbirths occur. The Every Newborn …

Background Gestational age is often used as a proxy for developmental maturity by
clinicians and researchers alike. DNA methylation has previously been shown to be …

Highlights•Levels and causes of mortality in mothers and babies are intrinsically
linked.•Measuring levels, trends and causes of maternal, neonatal and foetal mortality are …

Background Most evidence on the association between malaria in pregnancy and adverse
pregnancy outcomes focuses on falciparum malaria detected at birth. We assessed the …

Background Artemisinins, the most effective antimalarials available, are not recommended
for falciparum malaria during the first trimester of pregnancy because of safety concerns …

Background Malaria in pregnancy is preventable and contributes significantly to the
estimated 5.5 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths that occur annually. The contribution of …

Objective Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of gender-based
violence worldwide. IPV either before or during pregnancy has been documented as a risk …

Background Antenatal care and skilled childbirth services are important interventions to
improve maternal health and lower the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes and mortality. A …

Maternal stress has been linked to low birth weight in newborns. One potential pathway
involves epigenetic changes at candidate genes that may mediate the effects of prenatal …