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650 gap statements mined from Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 5,086 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Future studies are needed to assess the practicality, sustainability, and effectiveness of the model in diverse workplace settings.

    Strengthening reproductive health among female workers through the Gerakan Pekerja Perempuan Sehat Produktif program: Application of the continuous health examination network model in Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies with larger multicenter cohorts are warranted to validate these potential predictors and to establish more robust clinical models for risk stratification in cases of complete uterine rupture.

    Factors Associated with Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Complete Rupture of the Pregnant Uterus: A Single-Center Cohort Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Fifth, while the present study identified patterns of change in trauma perception, future research should examine whether these change patterns are stable over longer follow-up periods and how they relate to PTSD symptom profiles identified in previous person-centered studies.

    Heterogeneity in maternal perceptions of psychological birth trauma: a latent profile analysis and predictor study · 2026 · DOI

  • Interpretation of the available evidence is limited by substantial heterogeneity imaging methods, timing of assessment, surgical techniques, suture materials, operator’s experience, and patient characteristics.

    Surgery-related factors predisposing to uterine niche after cesarean section: a systematic review · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should examine women’s experiences across diverse sociocultural and healthcare settings, explore partners’ experiences, and investigate communication approaches during obstetric ultrasound.

    Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Obstetric Abdominal Ultrasound: A Qualitative Study Exploring Emotional, Cognitive, and Relational Dimensions · 2026 · DOI

  • The significant correlation on the left side of the scar suggests that tissue elasticity may influence pain sensitivity, though the variability across different regions of the scar warrants further investigation.

    The Relationship Between the Elastic Properties and Pain Pressure Threshold in Cesarean Scar Tissue—An Observational Study · 2024 · DOI

  • Even if the OCP had limited information about any aspect of patient care, he could access it smoothly through the open database.

    Nonpharmacological pain relief for labour pain: knowledge, attitude, and barriers among obstetric care providers · 2024 · DOI

  • Because of the sensitive nature of the data and in accordance with Norwegian research legislation and the regulations governing the Medical Birth Registry of Norway, access to the raw data is limited to approved research groups with the appropriate licenses.

    Implementation of manual perineal protection reduced OASIS incidence in first vaginal births after previous caesarean section · 2026 · DOI

  • Cultural, social, economic, gender-related, and community factors shape these postpartum experiences, while gaps in knowledge about postnatal care and breastfeeding remain evident.

    Postpartum needs and experiences of young and first-time mothers in northwestern Tanzania · 2026 · DOI

  • The CORONIS study did not include a post-cesarean section gynecological ultrasound examination; thus, no data on the uterine scar parameters were available.

    Surgery-related factors predisposing to uterine niche after cesarean section: a systematic review · 2026 · DOI

  • The greatest limitation of this study is, as mentioned in the Statistical Analysis of Methods section, the presence of a potential lateral position group that happens to be in the same posture as the intervention group within the control group.

    Evaluation of postural therapy using lateral position according to fetal back orientation on breech presentation and breech recurrence (BRLT study): An open-label randomized controlled trial · 2025 · DOI

  • Prospective studies incorporating multivariable analyses are warranted to elucidate the determinants of these disparities.

    Comparing Delivery Modes and Caesarean Section Indications Between Turkish Nationals and Syrian Refugees: A 7-Year, Large-Scale Retrospective Cohort Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Future multi-center studies are warranted to externally validate these findings across diverse populations.

    Nomogram Predicting Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in Singleton Pregnancies at Term: A Prospective Observational Study Utilizing an Ultrasound-Based System · 2026 · DOI

  • Episiotomy remains the primary surgical intervention during childbirth to prevent severe maternal complications, particularly in resource-constrained settings like Uganda, where alternatives are scarce.

    Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Perineal Tears Following Episiotomy: A Cross-Sectional Study in Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • Although trial evidence demonstrated that adjunctive azithromycin use at the time of birth reduces postpartum infection in pregnant persons who undergo an unscheduled cesarean delivery, use of azithromycin outside that trial has not been reported.

    Adoption of Adjunctive Azithromycin for Unscheduled Cesarean Delivery and Postpartum Infections · 2026 · DOI

  • Although effective communication between midwives and mothers is linked to positive physiological and emotional outcomes, research on this topic within maternity wards remains limited, and both perspectives have not been adequately explored.

    Rebirth of the Meaning of Natural Childbirth: A Qualitative Study on the Perceived Impacts of Effective Midwife–Mother Communication among Iranian Midwives and Mothers · 2026 · DOI

  • In Qatar, healthcare systems integrated midwifery-led services to increase the workforce supporting women, but no studies have examined women's experiences with midwives.

    Exploring the Lived Experience of Women Receiving Antenatal, Intrapartum, and Immediate Postnatal Care: The Essence of Being with the Midwives · 2026 · DOI

  • Although educational interventions are considered an important solution, there is still insufficient empirical evidence on their effectiveness.

    Educational Intervention to Promote Respectful Maternity Care: Improvements in Midwives’ Knowledge and Practice as well as Mother Satisfaction of Childbirth · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore comprehensive, midwife-led postpartum care in diverse families, including after perinatal complications.

    Community Midwifery Postpartum Care: National Data From Community Practice · 2026 · DOI

  • Little is known about how maternity care providers’ characteristics, values, and prior exposure to community birth influence attitudes toward community birth.

    Provider Perspectives on Community Birth Transfers: Analysis of Personal Values and Attitudes Toward Community Birth Among Maternity Care Providers in Community and Hospital Settings · 2026 · DOI

  • Whether the safety profile of birth center births has remained stable as volumes have grown is an open question.

    Neonatal Mortality Risk Among Births in Freestanding Birth Centers, 2015 to 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The proposed parity‐specific JW‐DEQ cut‐off scores may facilitate the identification of severe FOC; however, further validation in independent samples is warranted.

    Identifying pregnant women with severe fear of childbirth using the Japanese version of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire: A cross‐sectional study · 2026 · DOI

  • County of residence was not recorded, so we could not assess whether all regions of Romania were represented in the sample.

    Associations Between Antenatal Care and Information and Pregnant Women’s Preferred Mode of Birth in Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the effects of different IVR designs on user comfort and hygiene, - Studying the relationship between IVR design and drug release…

    Women’s Perceptions of Novel 3-D Printed Vaginal Rings for Multipurpose Prevention · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited understanding of user preferences for IVR design characteristics - Lack of optimization of IVR design for user uptake and use - Need for improved design to address disparities in women's reproductive…

    Women’s Perceptions of Novel 3-D Printed Vaginal Rings for Multipurpose Prevention · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future studies are needed to assess the practicality, sustainability, and effectiveness of the model in diverse workplace settings (“Strengthening reproductive health among female workers through the Gerakan…”, 2026); (2) Future studies with larger multicenter cohorts are warranted to validate these potential predictors and to establish more robust clinical models for risk stratification in cases of complete uterine rupture (“Factors Associated with Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Complete Rupture of the…”, 2026); (3) Future research should examine women’s experiences across diverse sociocultural and healthcare settings, explore partners’ experiences, and investigate communication approaches during obstetric ultrasound (“Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Obstetric Abdominal Ultrasound: A Qualitative…”, 2026); (4) Prospective studies incorporating multivariable analyses are warranted to elucidate the determinants of these disparities (“Comparing Delivery Modes and Caesarean Section Indications Between Turkish…”, 2026); (5) Future multi-center studies are warranted to externally validate these findings across diverse populations (“Nomogram Predicting Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery in Singleton Pregnancies at…”, 2026). 650 gap statements have been mined from Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 5,086 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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