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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1216
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1215
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1213
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1214
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1212
Objective: This study compared student-led and midwife-led antenatal education on maternal knowledge of obstetric danger signs, birth preparedness and complication readiness, and maternal satisfaction among pregnant women attending primary health centres in Jema’a Local Governmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1210
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is essential for supporting maternal health and fetal development. This study assessed dietary habits and consumption patterns among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. A de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1211
S. O. Onazi, M. A. Onadiran, I. J. Hano, F. D. Akeredolu, G. Y. O. Adebayo, J. E. Ochai, B. A. Mohammed, M. Yakubu, M. N. Jiya, L. K. Coker, A. J. Mikailu, R. C. Ihejika, R. S. Okwunjo & A. Lawan·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Malaria is a significant public health challenge and is endemic in Nigeria. Transmission through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes occurs throughout the year. Although malaria infection in newborns has been considered rare, recent reports suggest other...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1207
Background: Previous research findings show a strong association between traumatic exposure and perinatal mental health, with high comorbidity between depression, anxiety and PTSD. Objectives: To examine maternal mental health among Faroese pregnant women in relation to the risk...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1208
Ellis–van Creveld syndrome is a rare skeletal ciliopathy characterised by disproportionate short stature, postaxial polydactyly, ectodermal abnormalities, and congenital cardiac defects. This case report describes an infant with clinical features consistent with Ellis–van Creveld...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1206
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) remains a critical global public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where early sexual debut, unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent. School-based sexual healt...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1205
Hansa Dhar, Nedal Attaelmanan Hamza, Fathia Ahmed Abd- Alhameed Omer, Haritha Medabalimi & Qamariya Khalfan Saud Ambu-Saeidi·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Ectopic molar pregnancy is a rare condition diagnosed post-salpingectomy once the specimen undergoes histopathological examination. Tubal involvement is uncommon in gestational trophoblastic disease and is rarely suspected as it resembles routine ectopic pregnancy. Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1204
Yakubu Ibrahim, Gloria Ama Serwaa Acheampong, Jelila Mumuni, Zuwera Issaka, Margaret Dovi Akpalu, Margaret Djangmah, Rashida Sanda, Iklimah Iddrisu Abubakar, Dorothy Osei, Fahimma Iddrisu Hardi, Sabina Eduku, Pearl Vondee Dzah, Edwina Pwamang & Esther Addo·Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth·2026
Background: Infant diarrhoeal disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and preventable mortality in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural settings where water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges persist. Caregivers play a critical role in prevention and home...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1203
Background: Female condoms offer dual protection against unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet their uptake remains low in many developing settings. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of married women is essential for improv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1202
Anaemia among women of reproductive age remains a major public health concern due to its adverse effects on maternal health, pregnancy outcomes, work productivity, and overall quality of life. Despite various nutritional and health interventions, the prevalence of anaemia continu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpcb/2026/v9i1201