Genital Schistosomiasis Leading to Ectopic Pregnancy and Subfertility: A Case for Parasitic Evaluation of Gynaecologic Patients in Schistosomiasis Endemic Areas by Atta Owusu-Bempah, Alexander Tawiah Odoi, Edward Tieru Dassah

“…Female genital schistosomiasis is a significant risk factor for ectopic pregnancy and infertility in schistosomiasis-endemic areas. …”
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Long-term effects of maternal exposure to surgical stress at the earliest stage of pregnancy on blood pressure and behavior in offspring of OXYS rats by I. N. Rozhkova, T. N. Igonina, D. S. Ragaeva, O. M.  Petrova, E. Yu. Brusentsev, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

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Establishing normal range of fetal renal artery RI and PI values in singleton pregnancies during 18-38 weeks of gestation by Beenish Nadeem, Naushaba Malik, Anam Zahoor

“…CONCLUSIONS: These reference ranges demonstrate the minimal change of the fetal renal hemodynamics during healthy pregnancies pertinent to our reference population. These may be applicable in antenatal practice to identify deviations from these reference ranges and will be beneficial in further studies related to prediction of fetal renal function.     …”
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Senescence-Associated Molecular and Epigenetic Alterations in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Cultures from Amniotic Fluid of Normal and Fetus-Affected Pregnancy by Jūratė Savickienė, Sandra Baronaitė, Aistė Zentelytė, Gražina Treigytė, Rūta Navakauskienė

“…Here, we analyzed senescence-associated morphologic, molecular, and epigenetic characteristics during propagation of MSCs derived from AF of normal and fetus-affected pregnancy. AF-MSCs cultures from both cell sources displayed quite similar morphology and expression of specific cell surface (CD44, CD90, and CD105) and stemness (Oct4, Nanog, Sox2, and Rex1) markers but had interindividual variability in proliferation capability and time to reach senescence. …”
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Typical use effectiveness of Natural Cycles: postmarket surveillance study investigating the impact of previous contraceptive choice on the risk of unintended pregnancy by Simon Rowland, Raoul Scherwitzl, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson, Jonathan Bull, Olof Lundberg, Elina Berglund-Scherwitzl, James Trussell

“…Objective To investigate the association between contraceptive effectiveness of Natural Cycles and users’ previous choice of contraceptive, and to evaluate the impact of shifting from other methods to Natural Cycles on the risk of unintended pregnancy.Setting Natural Cycles mobile application.Participants 16 331 Natural Cycles users in Sweden for the prevention of pregnancy.Outcome measures Risk of unintended pregnancy.Study design Real world evidence was collected from Natural Cycles users regarding contraceptive use prior to using Natural Cycles and sexual activity while using Natural Cycles. …”
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Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011) by Taddese Alemu, Melaku Umeta

“…Maternal age, region, pregnancy trimester, number of under five children, previous history of abortion (termination of pregnancy), breastfeeding practices, and number of antenatal care visits were key independent predictors of anemia during pregnancy. …”
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The influence of vaginal microbiota on the pregnancy outcome of artificial insemination with husband's sperm based on microscope images combined with PCR fluorescence method by Yanling Xing, Wei Wang, Na Wan, Dongmei Zhang, Mei Shan, Guan Wang

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Complete Hydatidiform Mole Presenting as a Placenta Accreta in a Twin Pregnancy with a Coexisting Normal Fetus: Case Report by Marijo Aguilera, Philip Rauk, Rahel Ghebre, Kirk Ramin

“…A twin pregnancy with a complete hydatidiform mole and a coexisting normal fetus (CHMF) is a rare clinical scenario, and it carries many associated pregnancy and postnatal risks. …”
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A Comparison of Pattern of Pregnancy Loss in Women with Infertility Undergoing IVF and Women with Unexplained Recurrent Miscarriages Who Conceive Spontaneously by Vidya A. Tamhankar, Beiyu Liu, Junhao Yan, Tin-Chiu Li

“…The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy loss in pregnancies after IVF treatment with spontaneous pregnancies in women with recurrent miscarriages and to assess differences related to cause of infertility. …”
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Clinical Pregnancy and Miscarriage Rates in relation to Vitamin D Supplementation among women with Hyper Androgenic PCOS: A prospective study by Sherif Sobhy Menshawy Khalifa, Wael Gaber Eldamaty, Ahmed Tharwat Abo Dakika, Mohamed Zaeim Hafez Ahmed, Muhammad Abdelbaeth Hassan Elfiky, Ghada Adel Hegazy

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Prune Belly Syndrome in a Female Newborn following In Vitro Fertilization-Induced Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Ibraheem M. Alkhawaldeh, Jaber H. Jaradat, Mohammad Al-Jafari, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Samer Irshaid Alrahamneh

“…We report the first case of a female newborn with PBS following in vitro fertilization-induced pregnancy with a comprehensive systematic review of all relevant cases.…”
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Self-reported sleep in late pregnancy in relation to birth size and fetal distress: the E Moe, Māmā prospective cohort study by Laura D Howe, Sarah-Jane Paine, T Leigh Signal, Bronwyn Sweeney, Monique Priston, Diane Muller, Kathy Lee, Mark Huthwaite, Philippa Gander

“…Objectives To explore associations between features of sleep during pregnancy and adverse outcomes for the infant.Setting E Moe, Māmā is a cohort study in Aotearoa/New Zealand that investigates self-reported sleep and maternal health in late pregnancy and the postpartum period.Participants Women (N=633; 194 Māori) reported detailed information on their sleep duration, quality, disturbances, disorders (snoring, breathing pauses, twitching legs, restless legs) and daytime sleepiness between 35 and 37 weeks gestation.Outcome measures Birthweight and fetal distress during labour were extracted from medical records. …”
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Glycemic Excursions in Type 1 Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Semiparametric Statistical Approach to Identify Sensitive Time Points during Gestation by Resmi Gupta, Jane Khoury, Mekibib Altaye, Lawrence Dolan, Rhonda D. Szczesniak

“…To examine the gestational glycemic profile and identify specific times during pregnancy that variability in glucose levels, measured by change in velocity and acceleration/deceleration of blood glucose fluctuations, is associated with delivery of a large-for-gestational-age (LGA) baby, in women with type 1 diabetes. …”
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome One Year after Delivery in Finnish Women at Increased Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus during Pregnancy by Jatta Puhkala, Tarja I. Kinnunen, Tommi Vasankari, Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula, Jani Raitanen, Riitta Luoto

“…Journal of Pregnancy…”
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The Impact of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on the Development of Preeclampsia in Twin Pregnancies: A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted at a Tertiary Hospital by Wu H, Zhang L, Xie Z, Cai H, Zhang J, Yu L

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Écran magique et prégnance du hors champ : l’art du cadrage dans « Mrs Bathurst » de Kipling by Élodie Raimbault

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Relationship between physical activity during pregnancy and maternal health outcomes: evidence from the MAASTHI cohort study in Bengaluru, India by Yamuna Ana, Floor A. van den Brand, Onno C. P. van Schayck, Giridhara R. Babu

“…Physical activity (PA) is crucial during pregnancy but pregnant women may become sedentary, leading to adverse health outcomes. …”
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Suicide risks associated with pregnancy outcomes: a national cross-sectional survey of American females 41–45 years of age by David C. Reardon

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Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy: A Review of Maternal Morbidity in 13 Patients Seen Over 12 Years in Nova Scotia by Connie D Hoare, Dickran A Malatjalian, Bernard W Badley, Joseph J Sidorov, C Noel Williams

“…OBJECTIVE: To review the maternal and fetal survival in all cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy seen by the Division of Gastroenterology at Grace Maternity Hospital and the Victoria General Hospital from 1979-91.…”
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Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: Assessment of the Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine Three-Dose Policy on Birth Outcomes in Rural Northern Ghana by Francis Anto, Ibrahim Haruna Agongo, Victor Asoala, Elizabeth Awini, Abraham Rexford Oduro

“…Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) decreases placental parasitaemia and improves birth outcomes. …”
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