Journal of mother and child

2025

Novel Technologies in Preterm Birth Prediction: Current Advances and Ethical Challenges.

doi:10.34763/jmotherandchild.20252901.d-24-00048 ·PMID:40433702

Preterm birth (PTB) remains a significant challenge in modern obstetric practice, posing considerable risks to maternal and neonatal health. Despite advancements in medical technology, the incidence of PTB remains high, and its prediction c…

2025

Polymorphic Variants of FOXP3 Gene (rs 3761548) and (rs 3761549) are Significantly Associated with the Risk for Recurrent Pregnancy Losses. A Study in High Incidence Zone (Kashmir, North India).

doi:10.34763/jmotherandchild.20252901.d-25-00030 ·PMID:41346162

ObjectiveRecurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) is a significant pregnancy complication with a multifactorial aetiology and is a vital reproductive health concern that globally affects 2-5% of women. Polymorphic gene variation causes alteration in …

2023

Aftermath of Chlamydia Trachomatis - The Tip of an Iceberg in Female Reproductive Health.

doi:10.34763/jmotherandchild.20232701.d-23-00033 ·PMID:37843972

ObjectiveThe magnitude of infertile couples worldwide was found to be 60-80 million. Genital infection due to Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis) is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) which may present as PI…

2023

Menstrual Health Problems of Women Indigenous Peoples around Protected Forest Area in Sumatra, Indonesia, and Plants' Usefulness to Treat It.

doi:10.34763/jmotherandchild.20222601.d-22-00064 ·PMID:37303200

BackgroundSome cultures have a favorable view of menstruation, consider it sacred, and respect the female body, so some local wisdom and the practice of using plant species are also attached to it. Moreover, menstruation is an integral part…