Plants for milk augmentation in lactating women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials
March 2026
Plant-based galactagogues are widely used as traditional remedies to address insufficient breast milk supply; however, their effectiveness remains uncertain, warranting a systematic evaluation of the...
Factors influencing nursing mothers’ exclusive breastfeeding practices and their effects on infants aged zero to six months in Nigeria: A review of current evidence
September 2024
This systematic review aimed to investigate the various factors contributing to the practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) among nursing mothers in Nigeria and its potential effects on infants aged...
Understanding drug anaphylactic shock: A narrative review on its recognition and first aid strategies
September 2025
Drug allergies are the most common cause of fatal anaphylaxis and a public health problem that plagues every clinician. Based on the actual situation of clinical nursing, the author consulted the latest...
Evidence summary: How to implement early mother-infant skin-to-skin contact after delivery
June 2024
This study aimed to delineate the optimal practices for early mother-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) by synthesizing the best available evidence, thereby facilitating its implementation and promo...
Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: A five-year retrospective study
September 2024
Puerperal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal illness and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, despite advances in diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, and medical management....
Determining factors associated with anaemia in pregnant women visiting the antenatal care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Unmatched case-control study
March 2025
Anaemia during pregnancy is associated with maternal death, premature birth, low birth weight, and infant death. In Ethiopia, the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women is high. Owing to differences...
The effects of a health literacy promotion program for prevention of preterm birth among pregnant women who received antenatal care services in the hospital-based
March 2025
Premature birth, defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation, is a critical global health issue that poses significant risks to maternal and neonatal well-being. Although substantial research has...
Effects of a “care for child development” model intervention on neurodevelopment and ASQ scores in high-risk infants
March 2026
Family nurturing is increasingly recognized as critical for improving the prognosis of high-risk infants. However, evidence supporting the effectiveness of targeted nurturing care interventions remains...
Educational attainment and its impact on prevalence of sterilization among Indian women
March 2026
Population policies are concerned with maternal and child health, and contraceptive methods have became a priority in recent centuries, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. Female...
Construction of evidence-based nursing management strategies for pregnancy-associated venous thrombosis: A Delphi method
Available online 27 March 2026
To construct a nursing management strategy for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in perinatal women using an evidence-based approach....
Determinants of under-five mortality in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2015–2016 Zimbabwe demographic Health Survey data
March 2024
Child mortality is an important measure of a population’s health status. It is included in the third sustainable development goal that aims to improve global health by reducing under-five mortality...
Why are women with gestational diabetes in Kerala at higher risk for T2DM? A qualitative study on sociocultural factors
March 2026
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In India, where Kerala has a high diabetes prevalence, GDM management becomes complicated by sociocultural...
Socio-demographic determinants of diet quality among working women of reproductive age in Malaysia
March 2024
Having a good diet quality not only increases the chance of getting all essential nutrients but also reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases....
Parents' perspectives on the quality of life of adolescents living with autism spectrum disorder in Ghana
September 2025
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a challenging public health condition with significant impacts on the wellbeing and quality of life of adolescents. This study uses Betty Ferrel's Quality of Life Model...
Dietary diversity practices and determinants among pregnant women in Jigjiga, Ethiopia: insight from a community-based cross-sectional study
September 2025
Maintaining a balanced diet throughout pregnancy is difficult for many pregnant women, despite the fact that appropriate nutrition is crucial for the health of both the mother and child. A wide variety...
Trajectory of pelvic floor muscle training adherence in Chinese women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence and its related factors: A longitudinal study
September 2024
Numerous studies have shown that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) adherence in women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence is low and influenced by many factors. However, most previous studies...
Applying diet plans and carbohydrate tracking using self-care theory to address weight regulation challenges in gestational diabetes for improved outcomes
June 2025
Effective management of gestational diabetes hinges on careful regulation of diet, carbohydrate intake, and weight. Self-Care Theory plays a pivotal role by empowering patients to take active control...
Analysis of interactive causes of undernutrition in minority children in the Liangshan Yi region, Western China
March 2026
This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and interactive causes of child undernutrition in the Liangshan Yi region of western China and identify potential interaction mechanisms...
Constructing a core competency index system for breastfeeding consultant nurses in China: A phenomenological study using the Delphi method
March 2025
This study aimed to construct a core competency index system for breastfeeding consultant nurses based on the Onion Model to improve their consulting abilities and promote breastfeeding rates....
Association between parenting efficacy and parent–child relationships for parents with one or two preschool children
March 2025
In this study, we used data drawn from one- and two-child families with children aged between three and six years in Shanghai, China. We (a) examined the status of parenting self-efficacy and parent–child...
Fathers’ experiences of becoming and being a father of twins in a multiple-birth family
December 2024
To describe the lived experiences of fathers of twins and to contribute to the understanding of twin fatherhood and the need for support. A further aim was to increase knowledge of multiple-birth parenthood...
Midwives as climate caregivers: Caring for birthing individuals, babies and the planet
Available online 29 May 2026
Planetary health highlights the interdependence of human health and environmental well-being, making climate-responsive care increasingly urgent in maternal and newborn health. Midwives occupy a unique...
The experience of spontaneous pushing during labor among Chinese women: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey
December 2024
To explore Chinese women’s experiences of spontaneous pushing during the second stage of labor....
Exploring the impact of socioeconomic factors and emotional distress on the well-being of women with obstetric fistula in selected Nigerian hospitals: A cross-sectional study
December 2025
An avoidable birth injury that has serious social and emotional repercussions is an obstetric fistula (OF). Although it has been eradicated in high-income nations, it is still common in low- and middle-income...
Knowledge and cultural influences on childhood immunization among caregivers in a rural setting of Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan: A cross-sectional study
Available online 5 June 2026
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the rural areas of Umerkot District, Sindh, Pakistan. Using nonprobability purposive sampling, caregivers (n = 103) with at least one child aged...