Malaria infection during pregnancy can lead to adverse fetal outcomes such as intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, and stillbirth.

All are included among the fetal or neonatal consequences described. Placental infection and impaired nutrient or oxygen transfer provide a mechanism for adverse growth outcomes. **Key takeaway:** MiP threatens both maternal health and fetal survival and growth.\n\n**Glossary:** **Congenital malaria**: malaria infection acquired before birth; **stillbirth**: fetal death before or during birth, according to the applicable definition.