Routine HIV testing of women during labor is highly accepted in Cameroon and may be useful in preventing mother-to-child transmission in countries with similar social profiles of the disease.

Severe adverse maternal outcomes associated with childbirth in Australia have increased, primarily among women who experience postpartum hemorrhage, suggesting that improving adherence to labor management recommendations can decrease the potential for severe harm and death.

Misperceived pre-pregnancy weight is associated with excessive gestational weight gain in normal and overweight women, raising the possibility that correcting these misperceptions might lead to healthier pregnancies.