Maternal undernutrition contributes to 800 000 neonatal deaths annually through small for
gestational age births; stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies are estimated to …

Maternal and child malnutrition in low-income and middle-income countries encompasses
both undernutrition and a growing problem with overweight and obesity. Low body-mass …

Inflammation is essential for successful embryo implantation, pregnancy maintenance and
delivery. In the last decade, important advances have been made in regard to endogenous …

Preeclampsia syndrome is characterized by inadequate placentation, because of deficient
trophoblastic invasion of the uterine spiral arteries, leading to placental hypoxia, secretion of …

Background Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is one of the most common causes of
both maternal and neonatal morbidity, affecting about 5–8% of pregnant women. It is …

METHODS: The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development maintains
a database linking maternal and infant hospital discharges, readmissions, and birth and …

Objective Adverse maternal outcomes and perinatal complications are closely associated
with overt maternal hypothyroidism, but whether these complications occur in women with …

Background The etiology of pre-eclampsia (PE) is not yet fully understood, though current
literature indicates an upregulation of inflammatory mediators produced by the placenta as a …

Reliable prediction of IUGR may be achieved by combining clinical risk factors with Doppler
abnormalities, fetal growth, and biomarkers. If this can be achieved, there is potential to …

Following embryo implantation, extravillous trophoblasts (EVTs) invade the maternal
decidua to a certain extent during early pregnancy, which is critical for normal placentation …