obstetrics and gynecology papers

Obstetrics and gynecology encompasses the vital care of women's health throughout life, from reproductive wellness and pregnancy to menopause and beyond. This dynamic field explores the complex biological processes of childbirth, the prevention of diseases affecting female reproductive organs, and the latest advancements in maternal safety. It is a discipline deeply rooted in both immediate clinical impact and long-term public health strategies.

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Below are the latest papers in obstetrics and gynecology, offering fresh insights into the future of women's healthcare.

📄 obstetrics and gynecology

Women's experiences of emergency post-abortion care at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda - A qualitative phenomenological study

This qualitative phenomenological study of sixteen women at Uganda's Kawempe National Referral Hospital reveals that while emergency post-abortion care is primarily evaluated through the lens of survival, the experience is profoundly shaped by a complex interplay of intense pain, fear, dignity violations, and structural barriers that necessitate a shift toward patient-centred approaches integrating clinical effectiveness with respectful communication and comprehensive support.

Saad Sessimba, K., Godfrey James, A., Andrew, B., Pious, I., Balikudembe, K., Annette, K., Kayiga, H.2026-08-27

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Acquisition of Group B streptococcus colonization in preterm pregnancy

This prospective cohort study demonstrates that Group B streptococcus (GBS) screening performed at the time of antepartum hospital admission for preterm pregnancy complications has a negative predictive value of 91.5% for GBS colonization status at the time of preterm delivery, a result comparable to that of routine screening at term.

Bowers, A., Elliott, J., Book, N., Krishna, S., Hamburg-Shields, E.2026-08-26

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Construction of a Standardized Time-Lapse Imaging Database and a Gradient Boosting Ensemble Framework for Integrating Zygote Morphokinetic Parameters with Conventional Embryo Assessment

This study establishes a standardized time-lapse imaging database and a gradient boosting ensemble framework that successfully integrates continuous zygote morphokinetic parameters with conventional embryo assessment grades, achieving superior predictive performance (AUC 0.78) compared to models using either data modality alone.

ZHAO, M., LIU, J., HAN, D., ZHANG, C., ZHOU, Y., CHEN, S., LIU, C.2026-08-24

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Maternal and perinatal outcomes of early- versus late-onset Preeclampsia at a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh: A retrospective cohort study

This retrospective cohort study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh reveals that while early-onset preeclampsia is associated with significantly worse perinatal outcomes, including a markedly higher risk of stillbirth and neonatal complications compared to late-onset preeclampsia, it does not independently predict adverse maternal outcomes.

Tanjim, T., Badrul Haider, A. S. M., Hossain, H., Biswas, R., Zeba, D.2026-08-22

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Title: Maternal complications after cesarean section by obstetric facility type in Japan: A claims-based cohort study

This retrospective cohort study of 1,822 cesarean sections in Hokkaido, Japan, found that higher-level obstetric facilities, particularly perinatal medical centers and general hospitals, were associated with significantly lower maternal complication rates compared to clinics, supporting the need for regional consolidation of obstetric care.

Yoshimasu, T., Abe, K., Sato, M., Ohashi, K., Inao, T., Ono, S., Yokota, I., Ogasawara, K.2026-08-14

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Mifepristone Priming with Misoprostol versus Intracervical Foley's Catheter with Misoprostol for Induction of Labour in Late Second and Third Trimester Intrauterine Fetal Death: A Prospective Comparative Study

This prospective comparative study conducted in India demonstrates that while both mifepristone-misoprostol and Foley's catheter-misoprostol regimens are safe and effective for inducing labour in cases of intrauterine fetal death beyond 24 weeks, the mifepristone-primed approach offers significant advantages by shortening the induction-to-delivery interval, reducing misoprostol requirements, and substantially decreasing procedural pain.

Das, B., Garg, P.2026-08-10

📄 obstetrics and gynecology

Amniotic fluid extracellular vesicle proteome reveals fetal response to congenital cytomegalovirus infection

This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that proteomic analysis of amniotic fluid extracellular vesicles reveals distinct inflammatory, immune, and neurodevelopmental protein signatures in fetuses with severe congenital cytomegalovirus infection, providing a foundation for future hypothesis-driven research into fetal pathophysiology.

Atukorala, I., Beard, S., Ang, C.-S., Valimehr, S., de Catte, L., Hannan, N., Hui, L.2026-07-23

📄 obstetrics and gynecology

EASing Oxytocin in Early Labour - OUTcomes for Mothers and Babies (EASE-OUT): a feasibility randomised controlled trial

The EASE-OUT feasibility trial demonstrated that a multicentre, double-blind randomised controlled trial comparing halved versus routine-concentration oxytocin infusions during active labour for women undergoing induction is feasible in real-world maternity settings, achieving successful recruitment, randomisation, and high data completeness without observed safety concerns.

Krisanaleela, A., Bruce, B. R., Phipps, H., Morton, R., Hyett, J. A., Tarnow-Mordi, W., Gordon, A., Pakzadian, S., Lawre (…)2026-07-21

📄 obstetrics and gynecology

Risk Screening in a Medicaid-Managed Pregnancy Medical Home: The Need to Center Maternal Health Outcomes in Public Health Programming

This study evaluates North Carolina's Medicaid Pregnancy Medical Home program and finds that while its prenatal risk screening effectively identifies risks for adverse neonatal outcomes, it poorly predicts adverse maternal events, highlighting a critical need to center maternal health alongside neonatal outcomes in public health programming.

Dissanayake, M. V., Mallampati, D. P., Vladutiu, C. J., Menard, M. K.2026-07-19

📄 obstetrics and gynecology

Predictors of Pregnancy-Related Anemia: A Logistic Regression Study at a Maternity Facility in Ghana.

This cross-sectional study conducted in Ghana utilized logistic regression on secondary data from a maternity facility to identify diastolic blood pressure, height, initial hemoglobin levels, maternal weight, gestational age, sickle cell status, and employment status as significant predictors of pregnancy-related anemia, underscoring the need for integrated clinical and sociodemographic risk assessments in antenatal care.

Kusi, R. Y., Anyan, F. Y., Agyekum, G. O.2026-07-19