The authors examine US-based evidence that connects characteristics of the social
environment with outcomes across the psychosis continuum, from psychotic experiences to …

Being born small lays the foundation for short-term and long-term implications for life.
Intrauterine or fetal growth restriction describes the pregnancy complication of pathological …

Metabolism during pregnancy is a dynamic and precisely programmed process, the failure
of which can bring devastating consequences to the mother and fetus. To define a high …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), a condition that occurs due to various reasons, is an
important cause of fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. It has been defined as a rate of …

Susceptibility and resilience to stress depend on 1) the timing of the exposure with respect to
development, 2) the time across the life span at which effects are measured, and 3) the …

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a major and silent cause of various morbidity and
mortality for the fetal and neonatal population. It is defined as a rate of fetal growth that is …

Many studies have examined effects of prenatal stress on pregnancy and fetal development,
especially on prematurity and birthweight, and more recently long-term effects on child …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous substances that interfere with the
stability and regulation of the endocrine system of the body or its offspring. These …

Background Childhood stunting (low height-for-age) still remains a global health problem
because it increases the risk of disturbances in growth and development as well as mortality …

After 30 years, Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies remains your go-to choice for
authoritative guidance on managing today's obstetric patient. International experts put the …