Maternal obesity increases hypothalamic miR-505-5p expression in mouse offspring leading to altered fatty acid sensing and increased intake of high-fat food. by Laura Dearden, Isadora C Furigo, Lucas C Pantaleão, L W P Wong, Denise S Fernandez-Twinn, Juliana de Almeida-Faria, Katherine A Kentistou, Maria V Carreira, Guillaume Bidault, Antonio Vidal-Puig, Ken K Ong, John R B Perry, Jose Donato, Susan E Ozanne

“…Conversely, maternal exercise intervention in an obese mouse pregnancy rescued the programmed increase of hypothalamic miR-505-5p in offspring of obese dams and reduced HFD intake to control offspring levels. …”
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Association between parity and gravidity & hypertension and blood pressure: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sofia B Ahmed, Sonia Butalia, Magali Robert, Tyrone G Harrison, Sandra M Dumanski, Nabilah Gulamhusein, Badal S B Pattar, Jane A Schulz

“…Parity and gravidity, independent of pregnancy complications, have each been associated with hypertension, although results are conflicting. …”
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IL-1β-Induced Matrix Metalloprotease-1 Promotes Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration via PAR1 and G-Protein-Coupled Signaling Pathway by Ming-Siou Chen, Cheng-Yu Lin, Yun-Hsuan Chiu, Chie-Pein Chen, Pei-Jiun Tsai, Hwai-Shi Wang

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Plasma Markers of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Second and Third Trimester by Hongwei Li, Qian Yin, Ning Li, Zhenbo Ouyang, Mei Zhong

“…To determine plasma markers of oxidative stress during the second and third trimester of pregnancy in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). …”
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The impact of obstetric violence on postpartum quality of life through psychological pathways by Shahnaz Kohan, Desirée Mena-Tudela, Samaneh Youseflu

“…Abstract Pregnancy and childbirth as important events in women’s lives should be guided based on quality and humanized principles. …”
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DETERMINANT FACTORS AFFECTING THE INCIDENCE OF PLACENTA ACCRETA by novita dwihastuti hakim, Dwi Izzati, Ernawati

“…Background: Placenta accreta is a rare condition during pregnancy characterized by abnormal placentation that can increase maternal morbidity and mortality. …”
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Effectiveness of health literacy and relaxing music on quality of sleep and risk for antenatal depression by Meena Konsam, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Sunita Panda, Jyothi Shetty, N. Ravishankar, Sonia R. B. D’Souza

“…Background: Pregnant women experience increased sleep disturbances during the third trimester of their pregnancy, which may result in the development of psychological issues in the perinatal period. …”
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Current Indications for Surgical Repair in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Ascending Aortic Ectasia by Christian D. Etz, Martin Misfeld, Michael A. Borger, Maximilian Luehr, Elfriede Strotdrees, Friedrich-Wilhelm Mohr

“…In asymptomatic patients with a well-functioning BAV, elective repair is recommended for diameters ≥50 mm, or if the aneurysm is rapidly progressing (rate of 5 mm/year), or in case of a strong family history of dissection/rupture/sudden death, or with planned pregnancy. As diameter is likely not the most reliable predictor of rupture and dissection and the majority of BAV patients may never experience an aortic catastrophe at small diameters, an overly aggressive approach almost certainly will put some patients with BAV unnecessarily at risk of operative and early mortality. …”
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Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Care Centre of a High-Altitude Region of Nepal: A hospital-based retrospective study by Tirtha Narayan Sah, Anuraj Anu, Binamra Bista

“…Untreated, these disorders can lead to severe health complications such as heart problems, pregnancy complications, goiter, bone health issues, etc. …”
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Studies on the Association of GCK and GCKR Polymorphisms with Susceptibility to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis by Hongxia Tu, Youyi Zhang, Mingyi Wang

“…Background: A prevalent condition during pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects a significant proportion of pregnancies worldwide and poses substantial risks to maternal as well as fetal health. …”
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Relationship of Maternal Hemoglobin and the Intergenic Period with Birth Weight by Carlos Alberto Llerena Gómez, Evelyn Carolina Betancourt Rubio, Karen Aracelly Tobar Almendariz

“…<br /> <strong>Conclusions:</strong> factors such as maternal hemoglobin during pregnancy and the duration of the intergenic period influence birth weight. …”
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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…The notable economic losses from condemned organs also underscore the necessity of implementing pregnancy tests for female animals before slaughter to protect food security and support the nation's economy. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors of Surgical Site Infections After a Lower Segment Cesarean Section in Bahrain - A Retrospective Analytical Study by Hasan Almajed, Yusuf Jalili

“…These insights are pivotal for developing targeted interventions aimed at minimizing SSI, thereby enhancing maternal health outcomes in clinical practice. Keywords: Pregnancy, Female, Surgical Wound Infection, Cesarean Section, Risk Factors…”
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Extreme Maternal Metabolic Acidosis Leading to Fetal Distress and Emergency Caesarean Section by Nicolas Cecere, Corinne Hubinont, Arnauld Kabulu Kadingi, Marie-Françoise Vincent, Peter Van den Bergh, Anna Onnela, Philippe Hantson

“…Starvation ketoacidosis is a rare metabolic disorder that may occur mainly in the third trimester of pregnancy. Muscular dystrophy and renal glucosuria were precipitating factors.…”
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Machine learning analysis of the relationships between traumatic childbirth experience with positive and negative fertility motivations in Iran in a community-based sample by Mahdieh Arian, Talat Khadivzadeh, Mahla Shafeei, Sedigheh Abdollahpour

“…Sampling lasted from March 21 to September 23, 2023, using multi-stage and convenient sampling from health-treatment centers in …. History of pregnancy and childbirth, DSM-A criterion, and Miller’s questionnaire were used to collect data. …”
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Dietary Iron Intake in Pregnant Women in Europe: A Review of 24 Studies from 14 Countries in the Period 1991–2014 by Nils Thorm Milman

“…Most guidelines do not advice routine iron supplements, while two guidelines (World Health Organization and Nordic Nutrition Recommendations) recommend routine iron supplementation during pregnancy. Within the European community, we need to reach consensus on the various guidelines and on the issue of iron supplementation. …”
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Characterization of sexual and reproductive behaviour in female high school students by Perla Caridad López Hernández, Eneida Bravo Polanco, Carmen Benítez Cabrera, Lisbet Cepero Äguila

“…Menstrual regulations were performed in 55.5% of the students as well as pregnancy interruptions through the uterine cavity curettage method in 22.2% of them. 5.6% had had an abortion. …”
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Can a theory-based intervention lead primiparous women to decide to have a normal vaginal delivery? A randomized controlled trial by Rashin Pourashraf, Masoumeh Abbasi-Shavazi, Mahboubeh Valiani, Sara Jambarsang, Hossein Ali Sadeghian

“…The intervention group received an educational intervention that included a combination of childbirth preparation classes based on TPB during the 16th to 38th weeks of pregnancy. The data were completed in the form of an online survey using a validated self-report questionnaire and analyzed in SPSS software version 24. …”
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Wolfram Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Clinical Manifestations, Genetics Pathophysiology, and Potential Therapies by N. B. Toppings, J. M. McMillan, P. Y. B. Au, O. Suchowersky, L. E. Donovan

“…We describe a woman without risk factors for gestational or type 2 diabetes who presented with gestational diabetes (GDM) at the age of 39 years during her first and only pregnancy. Although she had optic atrophy since the age of 10 years, WS was not considered as her diagnosis until she presented with GDM. …”
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Erenumab effectiveness and safety: comparison of real-life data and clinical trial results by Austėja Dapkutė, K. Ryliškienė

“…It was often caused by personal patient decision, pregnancy planning, and other non-safety related circumstances. …”
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