This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice
related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and …

Abstract Objective Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic
and may adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. We estimated the adverse maternal and …

Background Women of childbearing age are at high risk of developing depression and
antenatal depression is one of the most common mood disorders. Antenatal depression is …

Background Prenatal mental disorders are associated with maternal and fetal adverse
outcomes, while few studies have been performed in mainland China. This study aimed to …

Racism, segregation, and inequality contribute to health outcomes and drive health
disparities across the life course, including for newborn infants and their families. In this …

Pregnancy is a very specific and complex period in a woman's life. The accompanying
changes are observed not only on the biological/physiological plane but also in her …

Background Prenatal anxiety has been a significant public health issue globally, leading to
adverse health outcomes for mothers and children. The study aimed to evaluate the …

The aim of this study was to analyze stress and anxiety levels experienced by pregnant and
post-partum women during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to indicate the social and …

Background: Unconventional natural gas development has expanded rapidly. In
Pennsylvania, the number of producing wells increased from 0 in 2005 to 3,689 in 2013 …

Background Preterm birth defined as birth prior to 37 weeks of gestation is caused by
different risk factors and implies an increased risk for disease and early death for the child …