Bibliometric Analysis at the Intersection of Midwifery, Histology and Embryology

Aim: Increasing interdisciplinary approaches in health sciences have shifted midwifery beyond traditional birth management, both academically and clinically. This study aims to examine the interdisciplinary interactions and academic connections between midwifery and foundational biomedical sciences such as histology and embryology, using bibliometric indicators.Material and Methods: This bibliometric analysis used publications from the Web of Science (WoS) database. Publications containing the keyword "midwife" and either "embryo" or "histology" were searched. A total of 53 studies were included in the analysis. The publications were classified into two thematic clusters. Quantitative bibliometric indicators, including publication year, country, journal distribution, citation metrics, and keyword co-occurrence mapping, were analysed. The retrieved publications were subsequently grouped into two thematic clusters for comparative bibliometric evaluation.Results: 44 publications focused on midwifery–embryology and nine on midwifery–histology. The findings show that histology and embryology contribute to midwifery education and evidence-based decision-making. They do this by explaining physiological adaptations in pregnancy at the cellular and tissue levels and by addressing fetal development within a conceptual framework. The distribution of publications reveals a growing academic interest in basic sciences within midwifery.Conclusions: The findings indicate a strengthening of interdisciplinary integration between midwifery, histology, and embryology. The data support the need for a more structured approach to basic biomedical sciences in midwifery education. These findings provide a guiding framework for future interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, and clinical practice.