About this Research Topic
Maternal and newborn health stands as a pivotal force in societal progress, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to diminish maternal mortality, reduce morbidity, and eliminate preventable deaths among women and infants. Over the past few decades, this field has burgeoned into a critical area of study, garnering attention from various disciplines such as obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, nursing, psychology, and psychiatry. Evidence-based practices have catalyzed improvements in various health domains, ranging from managing complex pregnancies to fostering natural labor progression, promoting breastfeeding, and nurturing early parenthood.
In light of contemporary global challenges, environmental alterations emerge as predominant health concerns significantly amplifying the vulnerability of women and infants. Issues like climate change, indoor and outdoor air pollution, and emerging environmental pollutants have spurred substantial attention towards the interaction between the environment and maternal-child health. Adverse environmental exposures may directly affect the health of mothers and children, perpetuating intergenerational consequences. A nuanced understanding of these effects and mechanisms is essential to safeguard maternal and child health.
Our vision and responsibility dictate that every woman and child should have access to high-quality healthcare, fortified by resilience in life circumstances, as we strive towards a more sustainable future.
This research topic seeks to synthesize submissions delving into the current state and influencing factors of maternal and newborn health. It places a particular emphasis on exploring the intricate relationship between maternal and newborn health outcomes and early life circumstances. By investigating accurate measurement methods, assessment approaches, and preventive strategies against climate-related effects on mothers and newborns, this Research Topic aims to underscore the pivotal role of maternal and newborn health within the broader context of public health.
We invite submissions of original research, reviews, synthesis, systematic review articles and opinion pieces from researchers in the field, encompassing, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Current status of maternal and newborn health across different regions and populations worldwide.
• Factors that influence maternal and newborn health.
• The risks associated with poor maternal and newborn health.
• Key health outcomes associated with maternal and newborn health.
• The association between maternal and newborn health and climate changes.
• Approaches to measure, assess, and mitigate climate-related effects on maternal and newborn.
• Public health implications of improving maternal and newborn health in populations.
• The mechanisms through which environmental hazards affect maternal and child health.
• Transgenerational effects of early life exposure to environmental pollutants.
In light of contemporary global challenges, environmental alterations emerge as predominant health concerns significantly amplifying the vulnerability of women and infants. Issues like climate change, indoor and outdoor air pollution, and emerging environmental pollutants have spurred substantial attention towards the interaction between the environment and maternal-child health. Adverse environmental exposures may directly affect the health of mothers and children, perpetuating intergenerational consequences. A nuanced understanding of these effects and mechanisms is essential to safeguard maternal and child health.
Our vision and responsibility dictate that every woman and child should have access to high-quality healthcare, fortified by resilience in life circumstances, as we strive towards a more sustainable future.
This research topic seeks to synthesize submissions delving into the current state and influencing factors of maternal and newborn health. It places a particular emphasis on exploring the intricate relationship between maternal and newborn health outcomes and early life circumstances. By investigating accurate measurement methods, assessment approaches, and preventive strategies against climate-related effects on mothers and newborns, this Research Topic aims to underscore the pivotal role of maternal and newborn health within the broader context of public health.
We invite submissions of original research, reviews, synthesis, systematic review articles and opinion pieces from researchers in the field, encompassing, but not limited to, the following topics:
• Current status of maternal and newborn health across different regions and populations worldwide.
• Factors that influence maternal and newborn health.
• The risks associated with poor maternal and newborn health.
• Key health outcomes associated with maternal and newborn health.
• The association between maternal and newborn health and climate changes.
• Approaches to measure, assess, and mitigate climate-related effects on maternal and newborn.
• Public health implications of improving maternal and newborn health in populations.
• The mechanisms through which environmental hazards affect maternal and child health.
• Transgenerational effects of early life exposure to environmental pollutants.
Keywords: maternal and newborn health, environmental impact, climate change effects, public health strategies, intergenerational health consequences
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