<p>A pooled analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacterial isolates from pregnant women in East Africa highlights concerning prevalence rates of various pathogens. <em>Escherichia coli</em> emerged as the most common pathogen, present in 43% (95% CI: 39%–47%) of cases, followed by <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> at 20% (95% CI: 17%–23%) and coagulase-negative staphylococci and <em>Klebsiella</em> species, both at 16% (95% CI: 13%–19%). A very small proportion (0.1%, 95% CI: 0.0%–0.2%) was found to be infected with <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em>. Key risk factors contributing to these infections include antibiotic use (HR=2.0, 95% CI: 1.8–2.2), smoking (HR=1.3, 95% CI: 1.1–1.5), poor sanitation (HR=1.8, 95% CI: 1.6–2.0), diabetes (HR=2.1, 95% CI: 1.9–2.4), and age over 30 years (HR=1.5, 95% CI: 1.3–1.7).</p>