Perinatal characterization of multiple pregnancy in Cienfuegos city from 2001 to 2002 by Mariam Zam, Alberto Jorge Fernández, Gabriel Jiménez González, Alexis Díaz Brito, Cristóbal Torres González

“…<strong>Background: </strong>Multiple pregnancy is the gestation of more than one fetus in the uterine cavity, in this case two of them. …”
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Association of retinal sensitivity with gestational hypertension and obesity by Debasmita Nandi, Swati Majumdar, Prosenjit Banerjee

“…Obesity in pregnancy also carries the risk of development of hypertension (HTN) and, therefore, various complications in both the mother and fetus. Aim: The aim is to study and compare retinal sensitivity by static automated perimetry in pregnant females with HTN and/or obesity. …”
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A Prospective Study of Villous Capillary Lesions in Complicated Pregnancies by Anu Priyadharshini Srinivasan, B. O. Parijatham Omprakash, Kandhimalla Lavanya, Priyadharshini Subbulakshmi Murugesan, Saraswathi Kandaswamy

“…Maternal diseases have a major role in disrupting the placental vasculogenesis and angiogenesis by creating a hypoxic environment that may affect the fetus adversely. Hence, such conditions need to be identified early in pregnancy and managed appropriately as it is possible to maintain a normal vasculature and prevent neonatal mortality and morbidity if prompt intervention is done.…”
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A Rare Case of Meconium Periorchitis Diagnosed in Utero by Daigo Ochiai, Sayu Omori, Toshiyuki Ikeda, Kazumi Yakubo, Tatsuro Fukuiya

“…We present a clinical course of a fetus presenting with meconium periorchitis induced by meconium peritonitis. …”
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Dermatological Disorders Associated with Pregnancy by Grzegorz Szcześniak, Aleksandra Kiełczewska, Anna Kiełczewska

“… Introduction and purpose: Pregnancy is a remarkable and delicate period in a woman's life, marked by significant physiological adaptations to accommodate the growing fetus. These changes affect every organ system, including the skin. …”
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Maternal Preeclampsia and Neonatal Outcomes by Carl H. Backes, Kara Markham, Pamela Moorehead, Leandro Cordero, Craig A. Nankervis, Peter J. Giannone

“…Because preeclampsia is a progressive disorder, in some circumstances, delivery is needed to halt the progression to the benefit of the mother and fetus. However, the need for premature delivery has adverse effects on important neonatal outcomes not limited to the most premature infants. …”
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CELLULAR IMMUNITY AND CYTOKINE PROFILE IN PRE-FARROW AND LACTATING SOWS by A. G. Shakhov, S. V. Shabunin, L. Yu. Sashnina, M. I. Adodina, M. Yu. Zhejnes, K. V. Tarakanova, K. O. Kopytina

“…Before farrow, the animals demonstrated physiological immunodeficiency characterized by relative leukopenia and lymphopenia, decreased T-cell number, higher helper/suppressor ratio providing immunological tolerance in dam/fetus system. Their cytokine profile was specified by relatively deficient interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor-α indicative of immune system suppression and high level of γ-interferon involved in parturition and activation of suppressor cells. …”
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Mechanisms of Fetal Programming in Hypertension by John Edward Jones, Julie A. Jurgens, Sarah A. Evans, Riley C. Ennis, Van Anthony M. Villar, Pedro A. Jose

“…Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which may occur as a result of nutrient insufficiency, exposure to hormones, or disruptions in placental structure or function, may induce the fetus to alter its developmental program in order to adapt to the new conditions. …”
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Vanishing Gastroschisis with a Favorable Outcome after a 3-Year Follow-Up: A Case Report and Literature Review by Elise Abi Rached, N. Sananes, I. Kauffmann-Chevalier, F. Becmeur

“…A 26-year-old primigravida woman was referred to Strasbourg University Hospital because her fetus was diagnosed with an isolated gastroschisis at 13-week gestation. …”
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Extremely Preterm (23 Weeks) Vaginal Cephalic Delivery En Caul and Subsequent Postpartum Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Respiratory Distress: A Teaching Case by Rohail Malik, Adil Sarfraz, Raihan Faroqui, William Onyebeke, Jeffrey Wanerman

“…En caul deliveries are defined as a fetus that is delivered completely contained within an amniotic sac and are considered to be less common than 1 in 80,000 live births. …”
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The Th1:Th2 Dichotomy of Pregnancy and Preterm Labour by Lynne Sykes, David A. MacIntyre, Xiao J. Yap, Tiong Ghee Teoh, Phillip R. Bennett

“…Pregnancy is a unique immunological state in which a balance of immune tolerance and suppression is needed to protect the fetus without compromising the mother. It has long been established that a bias from the T helper 1 cytokine profile towards the T helper 2 profile contributes towards successful pregnancy maintenance. …”
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Family Support for Short-Status Pregnant Women to Prevent Gestational Stunting : Phenomenological Studies by Zuriati Muhamad, St. Surya Indah Nurdin, Asnidar Asnidar, Ilyas Abbas Ilyas Abbas, Dwi Nur Octaviani Katili

“…Results: It is suggested that family support needs to be increased through the participation of community leaders and religious leaders, so that pregnant women can carry out their pregnancies happily and have support from those closest to them and have an impact on the health of the fetus. Conclusion: Family support needs to be increased through the participation of community leaders and religious leaders, so that pregnant women can carry out their pregnancies happily and have support from those closest to them and have an impact on the health of the fetus…”
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The Roles of PPARs in the Fetal Origins of Metabolic Health and Disease by William D. Rees, Christopher J. McNeil, Christopher A. Maloney

“…PPAR and RXR isotypes are widely expressed in reproductive tissues and in the developing fetus. Through their interactions with fatty acids, they may mediate adaptive responses to the changes in the maternal diet. …”
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Effects of Physiological Fetal Growth Determinants on Diagnosis by Kjell Haram, Eirik Søfteland, Radek Bukowski

“…The growth of the fetus, which is strongly associated with the outcome of pregnancy, reflects interplay of several physiological and pathological factors. …”
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Laparotomy for Advanced Abdominal Ectopic Pregnancy by Dereje Tegene, Sultan Nesha, Befikadu Gizaw, Tadele Befikadu

“…The mainstay of treatment for advanced abdominal pregnancy is surgery. The fetus can be delivered easily, and there are two options for the management of the placenta: removal of the placenta and leave the placenta in situ. …”
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Human Antibodies Can Cross Guinea Pig Placenta and Bind Its Neonatal Fc Receptor: Implications for Studying Immune Prophylaxis and Therapy during Pregnancy by Evi Budo Struble, Li Ma, Lilin Zhong, A. Lesher, Joel Beren, Pei Zhang

“…Despite increased use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibody therapies, including during pregnancy, there is little data on appropriate animal models that could humanely be used to understand determinants of protection and to evaluate safety of these biologics in the mother and the developing fetus. Here, we demonstrate that pregnant guinea pigs can transport human IgG transplacentally at the end of pregnancy. …”
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Giant Isolated Omphalocele: Role of Prenatal Diagnosis in Prognostic Asessment and Perinatal Management by A. M. Cubo, M. V. Lapresa Alcalde, I. Gastaca, M. O. Rodríguez-Martín, M. C. Martín Seisdedos, M. V. R. Velasco Ayuso, R. C. Cebrián Muiños, J. M. Sayagués

“…We present a case report of a pregnant patient with a fetus having a giant omphalocele in which prenatal diagnosis played a decisive role, allowing the coordination of a multidisciplinary team, which was crucial in the immediate care of the newborn.…”
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A Case of Vaginal Stillbirth in the Presence of Placenta Previa at 33 Weeks of Gestation by Yukiko Chinen, Tadatsugu Kinjo, Hayase Nitta, Yui Kinjo, Hitoshi Masamoto, Yoichi Aoki

“…The placenta and dead fetus weighing 961 g were vaginally delivered, and total bleeding was 270 mL. …”
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The Case for Improved Interprofessional Care: Fatal Analgesic Overdose Secondary to Acute Dental Pain during Pregnancy by Sarah K. Y. Lee, Rocio B. Quinonez, Alice Chuang, Stephanie M. Munz, Darya Dabiri

“…Prenatal oral health extends beyond the oral cavity, impacting the general well-being of the pregnant patient and her fetus. This case report follows a 19-year-old pregnant female presenting with acute liver failure secondary to acetaminophen overdose for management of dental pain following extensive dental procedures. …”
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Extensive Thrombosis of the Inferior Vena Cava and Left Renal Vein in a Neonate by Moez Kdous, Oussema Khlifi, Marwene Brahem, Mohamed Khrouf, Sarah Amari, Monia Ferchiou, Fethi Zhioua

“…We present the case of an affected fetus, born at 35-week gestation, with intrauterine oligohydramnios and two small kidneys. …”
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