The immunology of pregnancy is complex and poorly defined. During the complex process
of pregnancy, macrophages secrete many cytokines/chemokines and play pivotal roles in …

OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence
of ASD in preterm infants. DATA SOURCES: Medline (via PubMed and Ovid), Embase …

Reduction of preterm births (< 37 completed weeks of gestation) would substantially reduce
neonatal and infant mortality, and deleterious health effects in survivors. Maternal fine …

Background Many women experience suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) in low-and
middle-income countries (LMICs), but our understanding of risk factors associated with GWG …

There is an ever-increasing appreciation for our gut microbiota that plays a crucial role in the
maintenance of health, as well as the development of disease. Probiotics are live bacteria …

Background Maternal physical and mental health during pregnancy are key determinants of
birth outcomes. There are relatively few prospective data that integrate physical and mental …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of five-day course of sunflower
oil massage with moderate pressure on the weight gain and length of NICU stay in preterm …

Background Neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit are frequently subjected to painful
procedures. Non-pharmacological pain control techniques are useful for reducing …

Improved survival of preterm low birthweight (LBW) infants due to advances in neonatal care
has brought issues such as postnatal development trajectories to the foreground. This study …

Background Population-based studies analyzing neonatal deaths in middle-income
countries may contribute to design interventions to achieve the Sustainable Development …