The imbalance of microbial composition and diversity in favor of pathogenic microorganisms
combined with a loss of beneficial gut microbiota taxa results from factors such as age, diet …

Preterm infants (ie., born before< 37 wk of gestation) are at increased risk of morbidity and
mortality and long-term disabilities. Global prevalence of preterm birth (PTB) varies from 5 to …

The framework underpinning the seven dimensions of maternal development, as embodied
in the Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ), is introduced. In addition, sample …

Preterm Labor: A Comprehensive Review of Guidelines on Diagn... : Obstetrical & Gynecological
Survey Preterm Labor: A Comprehensive Review of Guidelines on Diagnosis, Management …

Background: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) have been
associated with poor clinical pregnancy outcomes. However, these outcomes also depend …

Rates of preterm birth (< 37 weeks of gestation) are increasing worldwide. Improved
perinatal care has markedly increased survival of very (< 32 weeks gestation) and extremely …

Oxidized lipids derived from omega-6 (n-6) and omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids,
collectively known as oxylipins, are bioactive signaling molecules that play diverse roles in …

Spontaneous preterm birth (PTB) is one of the major complications of pregnancy and the
main cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Despite the efforts devoted to the …

The placenta provides nutritional and gas exchange between fetus and mother. Early in
pregnancy, placental trophoblasts proliferate rapidly and invade aggressively. As pregnancy …

Background: Worldwide, the progress in reducing neonatal mortality has been very slow.
The rate of preterm birth has increased over the last 20 years in low-income and middle …