Global prevalence of antibiotic consumption during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Antibiotic use during pregnancy is widespread with notable variations across regions.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis (Prospero protocol CRD42023418979) examines the prevalence and variability of antibiotic use in pregnancy globally and regionally, considering different methodologies and maternal characteristics. We searched Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science for observational studies published in English from the year 2000 and onwards.