BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth is calling for submissions to our Collection on Diagnosis and management of gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, affecting both maternal and fetal health. This condition poses risks for complications such as prematurity, increased birth weight, hypoglycemia, respiratory issues in newborns, and long-term metabolic disorders in both mothers and offspring. Advancements in research on gestational diabetes have led to improved screening techniques and a deeper understanding of the condition's implications for maternal and neonatal health. With the increasing prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles, understanding the underlying mechanisms of GDM is crucial for developing effective diagnostic and management strategies.

The Collection invites researchers and clinicians in fields including maternal-fetal medicine, endocrinology, obstetrics, nutrition, and perinatology to contribute research that explores topics including, but not limited to, the role of lifestyle interventions, dietary modifications, pharmacological treatments in managing GDM, long-term implications of gestational diabetes for mothers and children, and enhancements in screening and monitoring patients throughout pregnancy.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth is calling for submissions to our Collection on Bleeding disorders in pregnancy.

Bleeding disorders during pregnancy encompass a range of conditions that can pose significant risks to both maternal and fetal health. Conditions such as von Willebrand disease (VWD), hemophilia, and other coagulation factor deficiencies are particularly critical to identify and manage throughout the perinatal period. Addressing bleeding disorders during pregnancy is crucial for minimizing complications, including hemorrhage during labor and delivery, which can lead to severe morbidity and mortality. It is crucial to understand the underlying mechanisms, risk factors, treatments, and clinical outcomes of these disorders to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

The Collection invites researchers and clinicians in fields including maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, hematology, and perinatology, to contribute research that explores topics including, but not limited to, advances in screening methods, genetic counseling, development of safer anticoagulants, individualized treatment plans that improve understanding of bleeding disorders and their management.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.