The “fetal origin of adult disease Hypothesis” originally described by Barker et al. identified
the relationship between impaired in utero growth and adult cardiovascular disease risk and …

STUDY QUESTION Could dilatation and curettage (D&C), used in the treatment of
miscarriage and termination of pregnancy, increase the risk of subsequent preterm birth …

Background Preterm birth (PTB) is the number one cause of perinatal mortality. Prior surgery
on the cervix is associated with an increased risk of PTB. History of uterine evacuation, by …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify maternal risk factors for spontaneous
preterm birth (PTB) compared to delivery at term, in order to recognize high risk women and …

Systemic maternal inflammation contributes to preterm birth and is associated with
development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Infants with BPD exhibit decreased …

The potential for screening and treatment of genitourinary tract infections in pregnancy to
reduce preterm birth rates has been demonstrated in some RCTs. Current guidelines do not …

This Report summarizes the statistics for 2003 from the South Australian perinatal statistics
collection and the South Australian abortion statistics collection, both of which are held in the …

STUDY QUESTION Is the perinatal health of first-born children affected by the mother's
previous induced abortion (s)(IAs)? SUMMARY ANSWER Prior IAs, particularly repeat IAs …

Our analysis of the literature review indicates a link between early pregnancy complications
involving the placenta and subsequent adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Some of …

Objective To investigate reproductive outcomes in women following induced abortion (IA).
Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Hospital admissions between 1981 and 2007 in …