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Open research questions in Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

387 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,030 Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • healthcare professionals from private and tertiary facilities were excluded from the study, - limited access and time constraints, - the study only included participants from the Lejweleputswa District

    Barriers to Antenatal Care Utilization and Their Effect on Maternal Outcomes in Lejweleputswa District · 2026 · DOI

  • further research is needed to address the complex mix of structural, socio-economic, cultural, and healthcare system factors, - studies should investigate the impact of economic deprivation on ANC attendance and adverse pregnancy outcomes, - research should focus on improving access to timely antenatal care in rural areas

    Barriers to Antenatal Care Utilization and Their Effect on Maternal Outcomes in Lejweleputswa District · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the effect of spiritual support on labor pain, labor worries, and birth satisfaction. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the impact of spiritual support provided through the Virgin Mary's Hand Plant and Surah Maryam.

    The Effect of Spiritual Support with Virgin Mary’s Hand Plant and Surah Maryam on Labor Pain, Labour Worries, and Satisfaction in Türkiye · 2026 · DOI

  • Variations in intervention models and healthcare settings have resulted in inconsistent findings regarding the effectiveness of different support providers. There is a need to evaluate the impact of continuous labor support on maternal and neonatal outcomes and identify current evidence gaps.

    Continuous labor support by doulas and nurses and its impact on birth outcomes: a systematic review · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies examining risk factors for CB-PTSD in an international sample across multiple countries. Prior studies have focused on single vulnerabilities rather than the cumulative influence of multiple factors.

    Cross-national risk factors for childbirth-related PTSD: Findings from the INTERSECT study · 2025 · DOI

  • Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of spiritual support on labor pain and satisfaction in different populations. Research should be conducted to explore the mechanisms by which spiritual support affects labor pain and satisfaction. Studies should be designed to compare the effects of different types of spiritual support on labor outcomes.

    The Effect of Spiritual Support with Virgin Mary’s Hand Plant and Surah Maryam on Labor Pain, Labour Worries, and Satisfaction in Türkiye · 2026 · DOI

  • Those who work within perinatal care know that parents reporting negative childbirth experiences often feel that their involvement in decision-making was lacking due to failed communication.

    The freebirth debate: Respecting autonomy while reflecting on our own practices · 2026 · DOI

  • However, risk factors for birth trauma ratings and CB-posttraumatic stress symptoms (CB-PTSS) in this sample remain unexplored.

    Risk factors for birth trauma and postpartum posttraumatic stress in the United Kingdom : Results from the international survey of childbirth‐related trauma · 2026 · DOI

  • Although IOL aims to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity, the benefits for many common indications remain uncertain.

    Trends in risk factors associated with the increasing labor induction rate: A nationwide register study in Finland 2005–2023 · 2026 · DOI

  • Elective repeat CS (ERCS) is often preferred over trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC), despite limited evidence on its safety and feasibility.

    The uterine scar dilemma: Outcomes of a restricted elective repeat cesarean section policy in a high‐fertility, resource‐limited setting · 2026 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND: Limited research addresses the intersection of women's intrapartum care experiences and midwives' daily practices within the same facilities, resulting in insufficient documentation of discrepancies between expectations and care routines.

    Midwives practices and mothers’ experiences during intrapartum midwifery care: a qualitative study · 2026 · DOI

  • INTRODUCTION: Fundal pressure during the second stage of labor is widely practiced but understudied.

    Gentle fundal pressure to facilitate vaginal delivery: A randomized clinical trial · 2025 · DOI

  • Though the rate of induction has increased, changes in methods and indications for induction have not been analyzed for the state of Victoria.

    Trends in the use of induction of labor by methods and indications: A population‐based study · 2025 · DOI

  • Changes in childbirth experience over time have been evaluated with a variety of instruments, at different time points, and with inconsistent findings.

    Assessment of childbirth experience over time—A prospective cohort study · 2025 · DOI

  • Failed induction is frequently reported, yet there is no consensus on its definition.

    Body mass index and failed induction of labor: A cohort study · 2025 · DOI

  • A standardized phrasing of the question and a clear purpose for the evaluation is warranted to strengthen the validity of the measurement.

    Rating of overall childbirth experience: A qualitative study of a quantitative measurement · 2025 · DOI

  • Since it is still not fully understood what assessment of childbirth experience on a single-item numeric rating scale or visual analog scale represents, the aim of this study was to explore women's reasoning and thoughts when rating overall childbirth experience numerically.

    Rating of overall childbirth experience: A qualitative study of a quantitative measurement · 2025 · DOI

  • A clinician preference for dFSS was apparent, even though robust evidence is lacking.

    Digital Foetal Scalp Stimulation Versus Foetal Blood Sampling to Assess Foetal Well‐Being in Labour: A Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the long-term psychological impact on preterm babies, the effect prematurity has on wider family units, and the effect of working with preterm babies on healthcare professionals remains under investigated.

    Evaluating the Government Response to the House of Lords Inquiry Into Preterm Birth: A Commentary on the Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare · 2025 · DOI

  • Senior midwives, as direct supervisors and mentors of NG midwives, hold valuable insights and recommendations that could inform the development of NG midwives training programmes in clinical practice, However, these perspectives remain largely underexplored.

    Senior midwives’ perspectives on the transition experience of newly graduated undergraduate midwives in China: a qualitative study · 2025 · DOI

  • Despite machine learning algorithms offering a more robust approach to predicting/diagnosing a health-related problem, research on their use in determining CS birth is scarce in sub-Saharan Africa.

    Prediction of caesarean section birth using machine learning algorithms among pregnant women in a district hospital in Ghana · 2025 · DOI

  • However, it remains unclear whether ELA affects maternal and neonatal outcomes in women suffering from preeclampsia.

    Association of epidural labor analgesia with maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with preeclampsia: a propensity score-matched single-center retrospective cohort study · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the optimal closure technique to prevent the development of cesarean scar defects (CSD) remains unclear.

    Two-layer interrupted versus two-layer continuous sutures for preventing cesarean scar defect: a randomized controlled trial · 2025 · DOI

  • Despite the critical nature of the postpartum period after cesarean delivery, it remains under-explored, with most studies focusing on vaginal deliveries and neglecting the unique challenges of cesarean recovery.

    Health related quality of life and associated factors after cesarean delivery among postpartum mothers in Gondar, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the factors influencing this experience are complex and not yet fully understood.

    Maternal satisfaction and birth experiences after elective induction vs. spontaneous onset in late-term pregnancy: a register-based study · 2025 · DOI

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