The placenta is an ephemeral but critical organ for the survival of all eutherian mammals
and marsupials. It is the primary messenger system between the mother and fetus, where …

ABSTRACT Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is the most common metabolic condition
during pregnancy and may result in short-and long-term complications for both mother and …

The placenta is crucial for a successful pregnancy and the health of both the fetus and the
pregnant woman. However, how the human trophoblast lineage is regulated, including the …

BACKGROUND Assisted reproduction technology (ART) is used worldwide, at increasing
rates, and data show that some adverse outcomes occur more frequently than following …

BACKGROUND Research within the last decade has shown melatonin to have previously-
unsuspected beneficial actions on the peripheral reproductive organs. Likewise, numerous …

Phthalates are esters of phthalic acid which are used in cosmetics and other daily personal
care products. They are also used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics to increase durability …

Prenatal exposure to maternal stress, anxiety, and depression can have lasting effects on
infant development with risk of psychopathology. Although the impact of prenatal maternal …

STUDY QUESTIONS What are the risks of adverse outcomes in singletons born after frozen-
thawed embryo transfer (FET)? SUMMARY ANSWER Singletons born after FET have a …

BACKGROUND Cryopreservation has been extensively used in assisted reproductive
technology, agriculture and conservation programmes for endangered species. The …

Both human and animal studies indicate that environmental exposures experienced during
early life can robustly influence risk for adult disease. Moreover, environmental exposures …