The intrauterine and early postnatal periods represent key developmental stages in which
an organism is highly susceptible to being permanently influenced by maternal factors and …

The factors controlling linear growth and weight gain in the human fetus and newborn infant
are poorly understood. We review here the changes in linear growth, weight gain, lean body …

Mitochondria play a central role in maintaining cellular and metabolic homeostasis during
vital development cycles of foetal growth. Optimal mitochondrial functions are important not …

An important role in the network of interconnections between the mother and child is played
by adipokines, which are adipose tissue hormones engaged in the regulation of metabolism …

Obesity affects female fertility and fecundity through a complex set of mechanisms involving
an imbalance of hormones, changes in the adipose tissue, reproductive system, adipokines …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complex metabolic disorder that has short-and long-
term effects on maternal and offspring health. This study aimed to assess the impact of …

Background: In pregnant women, COVID-19 can alter the metabolic environment, cell
metabolism, and oxygen supply of trophoblastic cells and, therefore, have a negative …

Purpose Infants with macrosomia are more likely to be born to mothers with gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM). This study aimed to investigate the associations between maternal …

Reproductive success consists of a sequential events chronology, starting with the ovum
fertilization, implantation of the embryo, placentation, and cellular processes like …

Материнское ожирение связано с осложнениями беременности и увеличивает риск
развития ожирения, диабета и сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний у ребенка в более …