Chapter
Introduction and Background
Demographic and Health Survey Data
Prospective Community Studies
Determinants of Neonatal and Perinatal Mortality: A Global Perspective
Introduction and Background
Socio-Demographic, Obstetric and Fetal Determinants of Stillbirths and Neonatal Mortality
Definition of Stillbirths and Neonatal Mortality
Socio- Demographic Determinants
Fetal and Newborn Determinants
Health System Determinants
Health Care Accessibility
Preconception and Pregnancy Nutrition
Socio-Demographic, Obstetric and Fetal Determinants of Neonatal Mortality
Introduction and Background
Pearl Study: Qatar’s National Perinatal Epidemiologic Research Project
Qatar’s National Neonatal Perinatal Registry (Q-Peri-Reg)
PEARL Study Definitions of Neonatal Mortality
Live Birth for Reporting Purposes
Live Birth for International Comparison Purposes
Prematurity Adjusted Neonatal Mortality (aNM)
Corrected Neonatal Mortality
PEARL Study Data Collection and Storage
Delivery Room Resuscitation and Apgar Score at 5 Minutes
Living Conditions (Type of Housing, Domestic Help)
Socio-Demographic, Obstetric and Foetal Determinants of Perinatal Mortality
Introduction and Background
PEARL Study Data Definitions
Birth Weight and Gestational Age
Delivery Room Resuscitation and Apgar Score at 5 Min
Other Significant Determinants of Perinatal Mortality
Other Determinants of Perinatal Mortality
Global Challenges of Diabetes Related Neonatal and Perinatal Mortality: A Literature Review
Perinatal Mortality in Twins and Multiple Pregnancies
The Increase in Perinatal Mortality in Multiple Pregnancies as Compared to Singletons
Direct Vascular Complications Due to Monochorionicity
Epidemiological Studies on MC and DC Twin Pregnancies
Is Perinatal Mortality Increased with Twins Conceived After Assisted Reproduction as Compared to Spontaneous Pregnancies?
The Impact of Maternal Antenatal Complications
The Optimal Gestation for Delivery for Twins
The Mode of Delivery and Birth Order
The Problem with Triplets
Preterm Births and Birth Defects as Major Contributors to Neonatal Perinatal Mortality
Preterm Births Contribution to Neonatal Perinatal Mortality
Birth Defects Contribution to Neonatal Perinatal Mortality
Qatar’s Population Dynamics and Its Impact on Neonatal Perinatal Mortality
The Booming Economy and Diverse Population of State of Qatar
Towards a Healthier Qatar
Maternal and New-Born Health: A Closer Look
Neonatal and Perinatal Mortality
Perinatal and Neonatal Mortality in Conflict Settings: Evidence-Based Interventions to Reduce Adverse Birth Outcomes
Neonatal Health in Conflict Settings
Neonatal Health among Refugees: The Case of the Syrian Crisis
Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Newborn Health in Conflict Settings
Evidence-Based Interventions to Address Stillbirths and Neonatal Mortality Worldwide
Current Burden and Distribution of Neonatal Mortality and Stillbirths
When and Why These Neonatal Deaths and Stillbirths
Interventions for Reducing Stillbirth and Neonatal Deaths Burden
Preconception/Adolescent Health
Antenatal Nutrition Interventions
Interventions for Obesity
Infection Prevention and Management
Detection and Management of Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy
Detection and Management of Diabetes of Pregnancy
Detection and Management of Fetal Growth Restriction
Skilled, Basic, and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care
Labor Induction to Prevent Post-Term Pregnancies
Hygienic Care at Birth and Clean Birth Kits
Management of Preterm Labor Including Use of Antenatal Steroids
Interventions for Immediate Newborn Care
Interventions for the Neonatal Period
Other Promising Interventions
Newborn Care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Introduction and Background
Neonatal Mortality Trends
Causes of Neonatal Deaths
Essential Interventions across the Continuum of Care
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
Other MNCH Initiatives from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Office
Key Messages (Up to Five)
Newborn Health and Survival in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: A Case Study
Data Presentation and Discussion
Newborn Mortality Trends and Stillbirths
Essential Interventions across the Continuum of Care
Pre-Conception and Prenatal Care
Delivery and Postnatal Care
Nutrition: Early Initiation and Exclusive Breastfeeding
Social Determinants of Health and Contextual Factors
Health Environment: Water and Sanitation
Women and Girls Empowerment
Impact of Conflict on Health
Health Policies and System
Neonatal Perinatal Care in Qatar: A Story of Successful Health Policy and Practice
Introduction and Background
Millennium Development Goals at a Glance
Putting the Money Where the Mouth Is
National Birth Registry: Real Time Data
Skilled Medical Work Force and Protocols
Challenges In The Way Of Accomplishing MDGs