BACKGROUND The placenta is the functional interface between the mother and the fetus
during pregnancy, and a critical determinant of fetal growth and life-long health. In the first …

The presence of microbial communities in the reproductive tract has been revealed, and this
resident microbiota is involved in the maintenance of health. Intentional modulation via …

Microplastics are created for commercial use, are shed from textiles, or result from the
breakdown of larger plastic items. Recent reports have shown that microplastics accumulate …

Preterm birth and intrapartum related complications account for a substantial amount of
mortality and morbidity in the neonatal period despite significant advancements in neonatal …

BACKGROUND Severe, early-onset fetal growth restriction (FGR) causes significant fetal
and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Predicting the outcome of affected pregnancies at the …

Implantation of the conceptus into the uterus is absolutely essential for successful embryo
development. In humans, our understanding of this process has remained rudimentary …

During the last decades several lines of evidence reported the association of an adverse
intrauterine environment, leading to intrauterine restriction, with future disease, such as …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) and stillbirth are associated with placental dysfunction and
inflammation and hypoxia, oxidative and nitrative stress are implicated in placental damage …

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a major cause of stillbirth, prematurity and impaired
neurodevelopment. Its etiology is multifactorial, but many cases are related to impaired …

The placenta is a transient organ that forms during pregnancy and acts as a biological
barrier, mediating exchange between maternal and fetal circulation. Placental disorders …