Brain development is a complex process that begins during pregnancy, and the events
occurring during this sensitive period can affect the offspring's neurodevelopmental …

Background Chorioamnionitis alters neonatal immune responses. Gestational COVID-19
infection is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, but its impact on neonatal …

This review examines the complex interactions between maternal influenza infection, the
immune system, and the neurodevelopment of the offspring. It highlights the importance of …

Importance Stress and viral illness during pregnancy are associated with
neurodevelopmental conditions in offspring. Autism screening positivity for children born …

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about indirect impact in pregnant women on
the development of their future children. Investigating the characteristics of lipid metabolism …

Gestational hyperandrogenism is a risk factor for adverse maternal and offspring outcomes
with effects likely mediated in part via disruptions in maternal lipid homeostasis. Using a …

Congenital post-infectious hydrocephalus (PIH) is a condition characterized by enlargement
of the ventricular system, consequently imposing a burden on the associated stem cell …

Objectives To determine the effects of in-utero exposure to maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection
on offspring's neurodevelopment during the first year of life. Methods We performed a …

Maternal immune activation (MIA) during pregnancy has been increasingly recognized as a
critical factor in the development of neurodevelopmental disorders, with potential sex …

We are very grateful for the interest of Avó-Baião et al. in our work on antenatal antibiotic use
and neurodevelopment [1, 2], and the opportunity to continue the discussion following the …