The maternal microbiota itself affects the development of the fetus and the neonate. Metabolic exposure of the fetus in utero depends on maternal nutrition and xenobiotic exposure, both of which are ...

African American women face maternal mortality rates three to four times higher than non-Hispanic white women, and several factors within the health care system contribute to this disparity. In a ...

The Commonwealth Fund’s updated July 2025 brief on maternal mortality highlights how systemic disparities, Medicaid coverage gaps, and behavioral health challenges continue to drive poor maternal and ...

The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries and experiences substantial disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly by race and ethnicity. The most ...

As a maternity nurse for over a decade, Meagan Daigle has seen it all. But it wasn't until she battled her own postpartum health issues that she truly understood the full scope of the maternal health ...

A roundtable titled "Strengthening Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health in Southern Bangladesh" was held on October 30, 2025, at The Daily Star Centre, Dhaka. Jointly organised by Concern Worldwide and ...