BACKGROUND The placenta is the functional interface between the mother and the fetus
during pregnancy, and a critical determinant of fetal growth and life-long health. In the first …

The mouse is often criticized as a model for pregnancy research as gestation is short, with
much of organ development completed postnatally. There are also differences in the …

Pregnancy may be the most nutritionally sensitive stage in the life cycle, and improved
metabolic health during gestation and early postnatal life can reduce the risk of chronic …

Aim The current study investigated the impact of maternal obesity on placental phenotype in
relation to fetal growth and sex. Methods Female C57BL6/J mice were fed either a diet high …

The placenta is vital for mammalian development and a key determinant of life‐long health.
It is the interface between the mother and fetus and is responsible for transporting the …

Exposures to adverse conditions in utero can lead to permanent changes in the structure
and function of key physiological systems in the developing fetus, increasing the risk of …

Simple Summary The present review aims to introduce current knowledge and prospective
applications of nanotechnology for improving some of major applied assisted reproductive …

The results of different human epidemiological datasets provided the impetus to introduce
the now commonly accepted theory coined as 'developmental programming', whereby the …

In vivo studies on the pathology of gestation, including preeclampsia, often use small
mammals such as rabbits or rodents, ie, mice, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. The key …

Pregnancy complications adversely impact both mother and/or fetus throughout the lifespan.
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) occurs when a fetus fails to reach their intrauterine potential …