Children born small for gestational age (SGA), defined as a birth weight and/or length
below− 2 SD score (SDS), comprise a heterogeneous group. The causes of SGA are …

Abnormal fetal growth, both growth restriction and overgrowth, is associated with perinatal
complications and an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease later in life …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) correlates with a specific placental phenotype,
associated with defects in placental transport functions, that lead to fetal undernutrition. Both …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is challenging because of the difficulties in reaching a
definitive diagnosis of the cause and planning management. FGR is associated not only with …

The present review of determinants of infant fatty acid status was undertaken as part of a
conference on 'Fatty acid status in early life in low‐income countries: determinants and …

Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential nutrients for a healthy diet. The different
kinds consumed by the mother during gestation and lactation may influence pregnancy, fetal …

Background The assay for transposase-accessible chromatin (ATAC-seq) is a powerful
method to examine chromatin accessibility. While many studies have reported a positive …

The placenta is positioned between the maternal and fetal circulation and hence plays a key
role in transporting maternal nutrients to the developing fetus. Fetal growth changes in the 2 …

Pregnancy is a complex period of human growth, development, and imprinting. Nutrition and
metabolism play a crucial role for the health and well-being of both mother and fetus, as well …

Context: Fetal supply of maternally derived fatty acids requires lipase-mediated hydrolysis of
lipoprotein-borne triglycerides and phospholipids at the placental surface. Objective: The …