Gut-placental axis signaling and dysbiosis drive pathological cascades in adverse pregnancy outcomes
Gut Health Links May Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications
This narrative review explores the role of the gut-placental axis in conditions such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. The authors s…
New research suggests that the link between gut health and the placenta could help manage risks like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes.
Narrative review suggests homocysteine combined with multi-index screening aids early warning for pregnancy complications
Adding homocysteine screening helps spot dangerous pregnancy complications earlier
This narrative review evaluates homocysteine combined with multi-index screening for detecting preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, gesta…
A review suggests adding homocysteine checks to standard tests helps doctors spot risks like preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction more …
Study protocol for screening nulliparous women to prevent preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction
A new plan to screen for pregnancy risks is being tested in a UK hospital
This study protocol describes a prospective cohort with a nested randomized controlled trial at Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
A major research plan is starting to test a new way to screen for preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction in pregnant women.
Network meta-analysis of LMWH and aspirin for high-risk singleton pregnancies with fetal growth restriction
New Treatment Cuts Risk of Dangerous Pregnancy Complication
This network meta-analysis evaluated low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and low-dose aspirin (LDA) in singleton pregnancies at high risk of…
Low-dose blood thinners combined with aspirin significantly reduce the risk of dangerous fetal growth restriction in high-risk pregnancies.
Pilot study examines salivary adiponectin receptor expression in opioid-exposed neonates
How does a mother's opioid use affect her baby's growth signals?
This observational pilot cohort compared salivary adiponectin receptor 1 expression and growth measurements in neonates born at ≥34 weeks' g…
Doctors are investigating how a mother's opioid use during pregnancy might change a newborn's growth signals and body fat levels.
Questions about Fetal Growth Restriction
How can screening nulliparous women prevent fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia?
Screening nulliparous women involves checking blood pressure, urine, and uterine artery blood flow to find those at risk, followed by low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction.
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