ReviewFrontiers in pediatrics2026
Association between maternal preeclampsia and the risk of neonatal sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Background: Preeclampsia is a common hypertensive disorder of pregnancy associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, while neonatal sepsis remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, the association between maternal preeclampsia and neonatal sepsis remains uncertain, with inconsistent findings across studies. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate this relationship. Methods: PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to January 05, 2026, including full-text articles published in English. Observational studies including neonates (≤28 days) born to women with and without preeclampsia, with gestational age (GA) at delivery matched or adjusted, were eligible. Risk ratios (RRs) were pooled using random-effects models accounting for between-study heterogeneity. The certainty of evidence for the outcome was assessed using the GRADE framework. Results: Eleven cohort studies comprising 1,513,008 neonates (65,848 exposed to preeclampsia) and 24,925 cases of neonatal sepsis were included. Overall, preeclampsia was associated with a modestly increased risk of neonatal sepsis (RR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.02-1.56; Conclusions: Maternal preeclampsia may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of neonatal sepsis. These findings suggest that neonates born to mothers with preeclampsia may warrant closer clinical surveillance for early signs of infection. However, substantial heterogeneity and the low certainty of evidence warrant cautious interpretation, and further well-designed studies are needed to clarify the clinical significance and underlying mechanisms of this association. Systematic Review Registration: identifier CRD420261320994.
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