Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Serological Markers of Malaria Exposure and Immunity in Pregnancy in Endemic Settings: A Critical Integrative Review

Muhammad Bashir Aminu, Adamu Ishaku Akyala, Yakubu Boyi Ngwai, AminaHassan Musa, Peter Oshaji, Mudassir Umar, Alheri Lawan Lai Lai & Stephen Olaide Aremu · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Malaria in pregnancy presents a distinctive immunological problem: women who have acquired substantial clinical immunity through years of exposure may become newly susceptible to placental infection, while antibodies generated during successive pregnancies can reduce parasite seq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1221

Hepatitis B, and HIV Sero-prevalence among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Ekiti Central, Nigeria

B. T. Osuolale & I. A. Simon-Oke · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remain significant public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among pregnant women, for whom vertical transmission poses substantial risks to neonates. Despite the availability of effecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1220

Maternal Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Offspring Phenotypic and Somatotropic Development: A Critical Narrative Review

Ashraf Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Alaaraj, Noor Hamed, Shayma Ahmed & Nada Soliman · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—encompassing chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and superimposed preeclampsia—complicate a substantial proportion of pregnancies worldwide and are increasingly recognised as determinants of offspring he...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1219

Impact of Maternal Malaria on Fetal Development and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis-Ready Evidence Synthesis

James Success Odubia, Clement Ogbeh Anthony, Ifechidere Sophia Obani, Victoria Damilola Ayodele & Ayobola Elizabeth Ogunleye · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: Maternal malaria remains an important contributor to preventable maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity in malaria-endemic and mobile populations. The evidence base is heterogeneous, with variations in malaria species, timing of infection, diagnostic methods, compara...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1218

Maternal Healthcare Interventions and Utilization among Women in Barangay Dela Paz, Biñan City, Laguna: Basis for Developing a Comprehensive Maternal Healthcare Handbook

Juluis A. Jurado & Noel R. San Antonio · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Aims: This study assessed women's perceived effectiveness of the Maternal Health Care Intervention Programme and the Maternal Health Care Utilization Programme among pregnant, childbearing and postpartum women in Barangay Dela Paz, City of Biñan, Laguna. It also determined the re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1217

Influence of Feto-maternal Parameters on Deviation from the Expected Date of Delivery: A Cross-sectional Study among Parturient Women in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chinasaokwu Chibuzor Harold Adozue, Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, Ibinabo Fubara Bob-manuel & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: The estimated date of delivery (EDD) is a crucial aspect of prenatal care, providing a timeline for monitoring fetal development and planning labour and delivery. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate whether feto-maternal parameters could affect the expected delivery dat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1216

The Influence of Environmental Exposure to Xenobiotics on the Genesis of Precocious Puberty

Fernanda Padovani · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Precocious puberty is characterised by the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of eight years in girls and nine years in boys and has become an increasingly relevant concern in child health. This review aimed to analyse the influence of environmental exp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1215

An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Nursing Mothers Toward Routine Child Immunization in Damaturu Metropolis

Tijjani Mustapha, Umar Baba Hassan, Abdullahi Mohammed Daskum & Mustapha Usman Nasir · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Background: Childhood immunisation is one of the most effective public health interventions for reducing under-five morbidity and mortality globally. Despite its proven effectiveness, immunisation coverage remains suboptimal in many low- and middle-income countries, including Nig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1213

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Intervention on Anxiety and Depression among Postpartum Women Attending Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Lagos State

R. A. Akinbode, O. O Ope-Babadele, A. J. Oderinde & I. O. Ayantunde · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based intervention on anxiety and depression among postpartum women attending selected tertiary hospitals in Lagos State. A two-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was adopted. The study population comprised 145...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1214

Adherence to Prescribed Drugs among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Federal Medical Center Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Elekeh Rosemary Ichita, Ifenkwe Favour Amarachi & Elekeh Benjamin Okechukwu · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026

Medication adherence during pregnancy is important for maintaining maternal health and supporting foetal development. This study assessed adherence to prescribed drugs among pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. A des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1212