Fetal growth restriction (FGR) leading to low birth weight (LBW) is a major cause of neonatal
morbidity and mortality worldwide. Normal placental development involves a series of highly …

In humans, balanced invasion of trophoblast cells into the uterine mucosa, the decidua, is
critical for successful pregnancy. Evidence suggests that this process is regulated by uterine …

Importance Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs), including gestational hypertension
and preeclampsia, are important contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide …

Monitoring and timing of delivery in preterm preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction is one
of the biggest challenges in Obstetrics. Finding the optimal time of delivery of these fetuses …

Background Few studies have examined maternal vitamin D status and fetal growth patterns
across gestation. Furthermore, time points in pregnancy at which maternal vitamin D status …

Background Spontaneous preterm birth is the endpoint of multiple different
pathophysiological pathways. Fetal growth restriction, assessed by serial ultrasonic fetal …

Importance There is no consensus regarding the best method for prediction of hypertensive
disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia …

Problem To assess the potential of five inflammatory and six angiogenic/antiangiogenic
plasma proteins for predicting imminent spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD;≤ 14 days of …

BACKGROUND The timely identification of nulliparas at high risk of adverse fetal and
neonatal outcomes during pregnancy is crucial for initiating clinical interventions to prevent …

Objective To determine the inter‐relationships between five first‐trimester biomarkers
(pregnancy associated plasma protein A [PAPP‐A], alpha‐fetoprotein [AFP], beta human …