Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) remain one of the major causes of pregnancy-
related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Affected women are also at …

Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem pregnancy disorder characterised by variable degrees of
placental malperfusion, with release of soluble factors into the circulation. These factors …

The relationship between the human placenta—the extraembryonic organ made by the
fetus, and the decidua—the mucosal layer of the uterus, is essential to nurture and protect …

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a scientific
organization that encourages sound clinical practice, and high-quality teaching and …

Pre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy that is associated with substantial maternal
and fetal morbidity and mortality. The disease presents with new-onset hypertension and …

During early human pregnancy the uterine mucosa transforms into the decidua, into which
the fetal placenta implants and where placental trophoblast cells intermingle and …

The placenta is essential for normal in utero development in mammals. In humans, defective
placental formation underpins common pregnancy disorders such as pre-eclampsia and …

Pre-eclampsia is a common disorder that particularly affects first pregnancies. The clinical
presentation is highly variable but hypertension and proteinuria are usually seen. These …

Early-onset preeclampsia has been linked to poor placentation and fetal growth restriction,
whereas late-onset preeclampsia was suggested to result from maternal factors. We have …

Physiological transformation with remodeling of the uteroplacental spiral arteries is key to a
successful placentation and normal placental function. It is an intricate process that involves …