Introduction The ability to predict spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) prior to labour onset is a
challenge, and it is currently unclear which biomarker (s), may be potentially predictive of …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, with the prevalence
projected to keep rising. Risk factors for adult CVD emerge at least as early as the prenatal …

Background Aetiology of preterm birth (PTB) is heterogeneous and preventive strategies
remain elusive. Socio-environmental measures implemented as Ireland's prudent response …

Abstract Purpose of Review Informed by the evidence of links between physiology of stress
and parturition, we review recent epidemiologic evidence (2015–2020) of antenatal …

Heatwaves are among the most important global public health challenges of our time. Yet
we know little about how exposure to heatwaves (as opposed to hot days) affects health at …

Objective To explore the associations of duration and quality of sleep during pregnancy with
preterm birth and small for gestational age (SGA). Methods A prospective study was carried …

Introduction: The prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) is a traumatic event
that can cause expectant parents to experience anxiety, depression, and toxic stress …

Physiological and biochemical changes occur in pregnancy to nurture the developing fetus.
Pregnancy-related experience is unique to every woman. Pregnancy symptoms and …

This prospective study was designed to investigate the effects of maternal temperament on
uterine blood flow, fetal heart rate, gestational length, and fetal birth weight in a goat …

Maternal well-being and stress during the perinatal period have been hypothesized to
influence birth outcomes and the postnatal development of offspring. In the present study …