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March 16, 2026Open Access

Maternal Risk Factors Associated with Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis: An Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Centre in Central India

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Observational study identifies maternal factors influencing early-onset neonatal sepsis, suggesting improved care can lower risks.

Identify maternal risk factors associated with early-onset neonatal sepsis in a tertiary care setting.
Conducted an observational study over 18 months
Included mothers with neonates diagnosed with early-onset sepsis
Analyzed demographic, obstetric, and clinical parameters
Used descriptive analysis to identify key maternal risk factors
170 mother-neonate pairs were included
Prolonged rupture of membranes in 32.9% of cases
Pre-term birth occurred in 47.1% of neonates
Cesarean section was associated with 47.6% of cases
Blood culture positivity was reported in 20.6% of cases, with Staphylococcus aureus as the predominant organism

International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) (2026) studied this question.

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