Background A placental microbiome, which may be altered in gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM), has been described. However, publications raising doubts about the existence of a …

The exponential increase in global plastic usage has led to the emergence of nano-and
microplastic (NMP) pollution as a pressing environmental issue due to its implications for …

Background Placenta accreta spectrum is well known for its association with catastrophic
maternal outcomes. However, its pathophysiology is not well defined. There have been …

BACKGROUND Anemia during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm
birth, preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and maternal morbidity. The most prevalent …

Background The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends low-dose aspirin for the
prevention of preeclampsia among women at high risk for primary occurrence or recurrence …

The preterm birth (PTB) rate in Harris County, Texas, exceeds the US rate (11.4% vs. 9.6%),
and there are 15 active Superfund sites in Harris County. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether recent anti-immigration rhetoric is significantly associated
with inadequate prenatal care. METHODS: This was a population-based cohort study (2011 …

BACKGROUND: In singleton pregnancies, fetal sexual dimorphism has been observed in
hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, particularly preeclampsia, a morbid syndrome that …

Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The
burden of disease lies mainly in low-middle income countries. The aim of this project is to …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between Hurricane Harvey landfall with maternal
and neonatal morbidity. METHODS: Using an institutional perinatal database from two …