Obstetrics and Gynecology papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 101 papers from Obstetrics and Gynecology (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: Early Transmission Dynamics in Wuhan, China, of Novel Coronavirus–Infected Pneumonia (2020, 17,975 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 60,723 citations between them.
- 17 of the 19 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 16 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: New England Journal of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acta Paediatrica.
- Published between 2013 and 2020.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
Early Transmission Dynamics in Wuhan, China, of Novel Coronavirus–Infected Pneumonia
New England Journal of Medicine · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 1553.33 · 17,975 citations
The first 425 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Wuhan revealed a median patient age of 59, with 56% male, and a mean incubation period of 5.2 days.
Hypertension in Pregnancy
Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 193.02 · 3,942 citations
This report from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Task Force provides guidelines for managing hypertension in pregnancy, emphasizing adaptability to local needs rather than rigid rules.
The reproductive number of COVID-19 is higher compared to SARS coronavirus
Journal of Travel Medicine · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 303.48 · 3,485 citations · Open access
A review of available data estimates the average reproductive number (R0) for 2019-nCoV (COVID-19) to be 3.28, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's estimates of 1.4 to 2.5.
Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia
Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 108.46 · 2,724 citations
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are a major global cause of maternal and perinatal mortality, accounting for significant percentages of maternal deaths in various regions and a substantial increase in US incidence.
A systematic review and meta-analysis to revise the Fenton growth chart for preterm infants
BMC Pediatrics · 2013 · Q1 · FWCI 13.44 · 2,683 citations · Open access
A revised Fenton growth chart harmonizes preterm infant growth data with WHO standards, smoothing transitions and using actual age for more accurate monitoring.
Systematic review of COVID‐19 in children shows milder cases and a better prognosis than adults
Acta Paediatrica · 2020 · Q2 · FWCI 69.91 · 2,439 citations · Open access
Children infected with COVID-19 generally experience milder illness and have a better prognosis compared to adults, with deaths being extremely rare.
Clinical manifestations, risk factors, and maternal and perinatal outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 in pregnancy: living systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 59.26 · 2,386 citations · Open access
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are less likely to show typical symptoms like fever and cough but face higher risks of ICU admission, ventilation, and preterm birth compared to non-pregnant individuals. Pre-existing conditions significantly increase the severity of COVID-19 in pregnancy.
Midwives’ contribution to normal childbirth care. Cross-sectional study in public health Settings. MidconBirth Study protocol
European Journal of Midwifery · 2017 · Q1 · FWCI 1.35 · 2,252 citations · Open access
This paper outlines the protocol for the MidconBirth Study, a cross-sectional study designed to investigate the contribution of midwives to normal childbirth care in public health settings.
The Increasing Trend in Caesarean Section Rates: Global, Regional and National Estimates: 1990-2014
PLoS ONE · 2016 · Q1 · FWCI 194.02 · 2,228 citations · Open access
Globally, 18.6% of births now occur via Caesarean section (CS), a 12.4% increase from 1990 to 2014, with an average annual rise of 4.4%.
Aspirin versus Placebo in Pregnancies at High Risk for Preterm Preeclampsia
New England Journal of Medicine · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 164.59 · 2,226 citations · Open access
Low-dose aspirin (150 mg/day) significantly reduced the incidence of preterm preeclampsia by 63% in high-risk pregnancies compared to placebo.
Evaluation of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Serum Lipid Profile in Southeastern Nigerian Women with Pre-Eclampsia
Medical Principles and Practice · 2015 · Q2 · FWCI 171.97 · 2,048 citations · Open access
Women with pre-eclampsia in Southeastern Nigeria show significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), triglycerides (TG), and total cholesterol, alongside lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), compared to pregnant women without the condition.
Preeclampsia
Circulation Research · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 130.58 · 2,039 citations · Open access
This review highlights the placenta's central role in preeclampsia, focusing on the anti-angiogenic factor sFLT1 and its contribution to the maternal syndrome.
ESGO/ESTRO/ESP guidelines for the management of patients with endometrial carcinoma
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 85.85 · 1,947 citations · Open access
Updated evidence-based guidelines for endometrial carcinoma management have been developed by leading European oncology, radiotherapy, and pathology societies to improve patient care.
Minimally Invasive versus Abdominal Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer
New England Journal of Medicine · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 152.29 · 1,872 citations · Open access
Minimally invasive radical hysterectomy for early-stage cervical cancer was associated with significantly lower disease-free survival (86.0% vs. 96.5%) and overall survival (93.8% vs. 99.0%) compared to open abdominal surgery.
Surgical approach to hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2015 · FWCI 125.74 · 1,824 citations · Open access
Vaginal hysterectomy (VH) leads to a faster return to normal activities (9.5 days sooner than abdominal hysterectomy) and fewer postoperative fevers, making it preferable to abdominal hysterectomy when technically feasible.
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 190: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 106.45 · 1,807 citations
This practice bulletin provides an overview of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), reviews validated management guidelines, and identifies knowledge gaps for future research.
The Pathophysiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 69.51 · 1,775 citations · Open access
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), affecting 16.5% of pregnancies, is characterized by hyperglycemia due to pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction and insulin resistance, with significant risks for both mother and child.
Predictive Value of the sFlt-1:PlGF Ratio in Women with Suspected Preeclampsia
New England Journal of Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 151.79 · 1,743 citations · Open access
A specific ratio of two biomarkers, sFlt-1 to PlGF, can reliably predict the absence of preeclampsia in pregnant women within one week.
The Mistreatment of Women during Childbirth in Health Facilities Globally: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
PLoS Medicine · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 15.76 · 1,665 citations · Open access
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 65 studies across 34 countries to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based typology of mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities.
Association of Gestational Weight Gain With Maternal and Infant Outcomes
JAMA · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 97.00 · 1,663 citations · Open access
Nearly half of pregnant women gain more weight than recommended, and over a fifth gain less, both deviations significantly increasing risks for adverse maternal and infant outcomes compared to adhering to guidelines.
Recently added
Gestation-specific reference intervals for renal and liver function tests and complete blood count in a Chinese cohort: a retrospective cross-sectional study
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
This study established gestation-specific reference intervals for 29 biochemical and hematological parameters in 23,514 Chinese pregnant women, revealing significant trimester-specific changes and introducing continuous gestational age-dependent intervals using decision tree modeling and the Lambda-Mu-Sigma method.
Implementing and upscaling pregnancy and postpartum physical activity: a workgroup report from the international society of behavioral nutrition and physical activity — from individual-level barriers to multilevel implementation and scale-up
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00
A workgroup report proposes a multilevel conceptual framework, informed by the COM-B model, to address barriers and facilitators for physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum, aiming to guide implementation and scale-up across healthcare, community, and family settings.
Women’s perceptions: positive childbirth experiences, mistreatment and obstetric violence in a tertiary-care hospital in Sri Lanka
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
In Sri Lanka, 16.3% of women reported denial of preferred birth position and 15.4% experienced painful vaginal exams during labor, with minority ethnic groups reporting more mistreatment than Sinhalese women.
Maternal Outcomes Among Periviable Births by Cesarean Delivery
JAMA Network Open · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 3.00
Cesarean delivery for periviable births (22-25 weeks gestation) increased from 2016-2022, and was associated with a 2.5-fold higher risk of severe maternal morbidity compared to vaginal delivery.
The NF-κB pathway in inflammatory responses in preeclampsia
Medicine · 2026 · Q2
A meta-analysis of 15 studies found significantly elevated levels of NF-κB and TNF-α in preeclampsia patients, suggesting their role in the disease's inflammatory processes.
Discordance between concern and guideline-defined gestational weight gain status: a multicentre cross-sectional study of pregnant women
BMC Public Health · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
In a study of 685 pregnant women, concern about excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) showed very weak agreement (κ = 0.077) with guideline-defined excessive GWG, with 52.5% of women with excessive GWG reporting no concern.
Maternal metformin treatment in obese pregnant dams normalizes neonatal sensory-motor reflexes
Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · Open access
Maternal metformin treatment in obese pregnant mice accelerated postnatal weight gain and improved sensory-motor reflex maturation in offspring, specifically the geotactic reflex in both sexes and cliff avoidance in females.
Are nocturnal home and ambulatory blood pressure measurements clinically interchangeable during high-risk pregnancy?
Pregnancy Hypertension · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00
Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) devices are not clinically interchangeable with 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) for nocturnal measurements in high-risk pregnancies, despite similar population means.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Journal of Medicine | Q1 | 18.00 | 1275 | 9 | 376 |
| BMJ | Q1 | 1.00 | 543 | 8 | 47 |
| International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Q2 | — | 128 | 5 | 6 |
| The Lancet Global Health | Q1 | 5.00 | 168 | 3 | 19 |
| JAMA Network Open | Q1 | 3.00 | 178 | 3 | 20 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | Q1 | 1.00 | 280 | 3 | 8 |
| BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Q1 | 1.00 | 131 | 3 | 8 |
| Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Q1 | 8.00 | 283 | 2 | 11 |
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