BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth is calling for submissions to our Collection on Innovations in successful pregnancies for patients with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that affects a significant proportion of women of reproductive age and is associated with various reproductive and metabolic challenges. Women with PMOS are predisposed to difficulties in achieving and maintaining pregnancy due to factors such as hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and associated comorbidities. Recent advances in assisted reproduction technologies, lifestyle interventions, and personalized medicine have shown promise in improving obstetric outcomes and perinatal health for women with PMOS. Understanding the clinical strategies used to manage PMOS for maternal and fetal health is crucial for developing targeted strategies that enhance pregnancy outcomes.

The Collection invites researchers and clinicians in fields including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, midwifery, endocrinology, neonatology, and gynecology to contribute research that explores topics including, but not limited to, evaluations of clinical practices for managing maternal PMOS, long-term health implications for both mothers and their offspring, the role of epigenetics in PMOS, innovative approaches to regulating insulin resistance, and the effectiveness of integrative medicine practices in improving reproductive health.

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.

Non-obstetric surgery in pregnant patients presents unique challenges and considerations that are often not well understood within the healthcare community. As pregnancy can complicate both the diagnosis and management of surgical conditions, understanding the implications of various surgical interventions on maternal and fetal outcomes is crucial. Improved understanding of the physiological changes during pregnancy has led to better risk assessment and management strategies, ultimately supporting more informed decision-making. Continued research can provide more robust, individualized care allowing for more nuanced approaches when addressing the needs of pregnant patients facing surgical interventions.

The Collection invites researchers and clinicians in fields including maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, orthopedics, and anesthesiology to contribute research that explores topics including, but not limited to, the management of non-obstetrical surgical emergencies, including appendicitis and cholecystitis, and the safety of anesthesia during pregnancy.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being & SDG 5: Gender Equality.

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.