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Why Maternal Co-morbidities Matter for Newborn Care

Analysis shows higher rates of severe morbidity and mortality with increasing maternal conditions

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  • February 10, 2026

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A recent population-based study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that newborns of mothers with multiple chronic conditions experience a heightened risk of severe neonatal morbidity or mortality. Analyzing over one million live births in Ontario from 2012 to 2021, researchers found a clear dose-response relationship: as the number and severity of maternal conditions—such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease—increased, so did the risk. With implications for prenatal assessments and postnatal care, these findings emphasize the need for structured maternal health data to better stratify neonatal risks.

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Why Maternal Co-morbidities Matter for Newborn Care

Analysis shows higher rates of severe morbidity and mortality with increasing maternal conditions

  • February 10, 2026

  • 3 min

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