By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.
Articles on Maternal and child health
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A single dot on a growth chart doesn’t mean much in isolation. Here’s what your nurse is looking for when checking your baby’s growth – and how they’ll support you.
Nigeria needs to adopt a multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of child malnutrition.
Failing to understand what communities consider important greatly diminishes the responsiveness of policies to the actual needs of individuals.
Rahima Moosa Hospital caters for a very large number of women and children. The large patient numbers and high burden of care have a negative impact on the hospital.
Health extension workers in Ethiopia have had a measurable impact on interconnected challenges such as child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and school dropout.
Extending visits from nurses who can listen without judgement and offer practical, evidence-informed advice helps new parents who are experiencing adversity.
Genetic conflict may play a role in pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, as well as developmental disorders.
Obesity leads to a number of maternal and child health problems.
The direct effects of COVID-19 disease on pregnant women, newborns and children are acknowledged. But the indirect effects of the pandemic have been equally devastating.
A panel of experts has urged caution regarding paracetamol during pregnancy. But that doesn’t change current advice to discuss pain relief with your doctor or pharmacist.
Globally, experts are beginning to recognise that focusing on one aspect of food overlooks the trade-offs or sacrifices people make.
The health and wellbeing effects will go beyond the direct impact of war-related fatalities, and are likely to last for years after peace is fully restored.
Male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is key for the uptake of services and retention in care. When men are involved, HIV exposed or infected children do better.
Measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 may worsen the already poor access to quality maternal health services in parts of the continent.
Mobile health apps, teleconferencing with experts and thoughtfully designed educational platforms can all help families during the chaotic and confusing early years.
It’s easy to worry if your child doesn’t seem to be developing as quickly as their playmates. But trust your ‘niggles’ and watch out for ‘aha’ moments. Our research shows they’re often right.
Women with diabetes are at high risk of pregnancy complications. But there is a lot women can do to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Children’s right to health is paramount: here’s what needs to be done to build a child-centred health care system.
Fat shaming is harmful to all women, but pregnant women face a particular danger. Shaming affects not only their health but also that of their children.
Top contributors
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Channel 7 CRF Fellow in Medicines Use and Safety, Flinders University
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Director of the Translational Research and Social Innovation group, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
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Extraordinary Professor, Global Health, Stellenbosch University; South African Medical Research Council
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Professor in Breastfeeding Research, La Trobe University
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Senior lecturer, The University of Melbourne
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Post-Doctoral Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
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Director of Women’s Mental Health at Austin Health – Northpark Private Hospital, Professor, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University
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Director of the Perinatal Mental Health Project; Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
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Professor Population Nutrition, Deakin University
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Professor, The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School and Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Sydney
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Adjunct professor, Southern Cross University
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Senior Research Officer at Centre for Public Health Research , Kenya Medical Research Institute
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Research Officer at Medical School, Swansea University
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Associate Professor in Public Health and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, Swansea University