Effect of maternal cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy on birth weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in infants, children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol by Eunice Bolanle Turawa, Tammy Charlene Hartel, André Oelofse, Juléy Janice Abigail De Smidt

“…Introduction Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy are particularly prevalent in low socioeconomic status populations, with an adverse association with birth outcomes and cardiometabolic risk factors. …”
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Is maternal diabetes during pregnancy associated with neurodevelopmental, cognitive and behavioural outcomes in children?... by Rachelle A. Pretorius, Demetris Avraam, Mònica Guxens, Jordi Julvez, Jennifer R. Harris, Johanna Thorbjornsrud Nader, Tim Cadman, Ahmed Elhakeem, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Hanan El Marroun, Serena Defina, Tiffany C. Yang, Rosie McEachan, John Wright, Jesús Ibarluzea, Loreto Santa-Marina, Juana Mari Delgado, Marisa Rebagliato, Marie-Aline Charles, Chloe Vainqueur, Silvia Maritano, Daniela Zugna, Wen Lun Yuan, Barbara Heude, Rae-Chi Huang

“…The full adjustment model (model 2) included adjustment for child sex, maternal age, pre-pregnancy BMI, pregnancy weight gain, maternal smoking during pregnancy, plurality, parity and maternal education. …”
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Trends of adverse pregnancy outcomes and its determinants in Arba Minch Zuria and Gacho Baba Woredas from 2018 to 2022: Analysis of health and demographic surveillance data by Zeleke Gebru, Fekadeselassie Berhe, Shitaye Shibiru, Bereket Honja, Mesfin Kote, Alazr Baharu, Tadesse Awoke

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Identification of quality markers and mechanisms of Anzi Tiaochong Fang in the treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome-related recurrent pregnancy loss: chemical analysis, network pharmacology, and in vitro approaches by Shan He, Fei Ma, Jia Li, Da-yan Liu, Zhi-wei Wang, Peng-dian Chen, Jia-man Wu, Hong Chang, Yan Ning

Subjects: “…Antiphospholipid syndrome-related recurrent pregnancy loss…”
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Development and validation of a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for the screening of high-risk pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus in Pakistan by Romaina Iqbal, Iqbal Azam, Subhash Chandir, Rahat Qureshi, Ali Jaffar, Neelofur Babar, Sabahat Naz, Samreen Jamal, Aisha Syed Wali

“…Our study aimed to develop a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for GDM screening in Pakistani pregnant women based on risk factors reported in the literature.Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, we enrolled 500 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinics at one tertiary and two secondary care hospitals in Karachi between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation. …”
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Development of Some Organs Derived from the Three Embryonic Germ Layer in a Degus Ectopic Pregnancy and Presence of a Cytotrophoblast That Mimics Human Chorionic Placenta by C. Bosco, E. Díaz, J. González, R. Gutierrez

“…This report describes a case of abdominal pregnancy in an adult female degu from which we recovered two large tissular masses from the peritoneal cavity. …”
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Physical behaviours during pregnancy may alter the association of maternal insulin sensitivity with neonatal adiposity: a prospective pre-birth cohort of mother-child pairs by Piraveena Satkunanathan, Catherine Allard, Myriam Doyon, Patrice Perron, Luigi Bouchard, Marie-France Hivert, Tricia M. Peters

Subjects: “…Pregnancy…”
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Impact of prolonged one or more natural menstrual cycles on the outcomes of ovulation induction intrauterine artificial insemination pregnancy: a single-centre, retrospective study in China by Shuai Zhang, Han-Han Tang, Ming-Lian Zhou

“…Differences in baseline clinical pregnancy and abortion rates were compared between the groups. …”
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Estradiol and progesterone levels in early pregnancy after natural, estradiol + progesterone or gonadotrophin stimulated frozen embryo transfer cycle: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Nina Freiesleben Mørch, Mette Petri Lauritsen, Pernille Fog Svendsen

“…Introduction Frozen embryo transfer is being increasingly used for assisted reproductive therapy and offers similar pregnancy rates as treatment with fresh embryo transfer. …”
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Jussara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) Supplementation during Pregnancy and Lactation Modulates the Gene and Protein Expression of Inflammation Biomarkers Induced by trans-Fatty Acids in the Colon of Offspring by Carina Almeida Morais, Lila Missae Oyama, Juliana Lopez de Oliveira, Márcia Carvalho Garcia, Veridiana Vera de Rosso, Laís Sousa Mendes Amigo, Claudia Maria Oller do Nascimento, Luciana Pellegrini Pisani

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Trends of adverse pregnancy outcomes and its determinants in Arba Minch Zuria and Gacho Baba Woredas from 2018 to 2022: Analysis of health and demographic surveillance data. by Zeleke Gebru, Fekadeselassie Berhe, Shitaye Shibiru, Bereket Honja, Mesfin Kote, Alazr Baharu, Tadesse Awoke

“…As such, attention is needed for the women who had a previous history of pregnancy loss, and addressing those determinants could potentially reduce the rates of stillbirths and abortions, ultimately promoting healthier pregnancies and better pregnancy outcomes.…”
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Correction: Preventing preterm birth with progesterone: costs and effects of screening low risk women with a singleton pregnancy for short cervical length, the Triple P study by Melanie A van Os, Jeanine A van der Ven, C Emily Kleinrouweler, Eva Pajkrt, Esteriek de Miranda, Aleid van Wassenaer, Martina Porath, Patrick M Bossuyt, Kitty WM Bloemenkamp, Christine Willekes, Mallory Woiski, Martijn A Oudijk, Katia M Bilardo, Marko J Sikkema, Johannes J Duvekot, Diederik Veersema, Jacqueline Laudy, Petra Kuiper, Christianne JM de Groot, Ben Willem J Mol, Monique C Haak

“…BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth…”
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The Association between Intertwin Difference in First Trimester Crown-Rump Length, Nuchal Translucency, and Birth Weight Discordance in Twin Pregnancies: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Zachary Michael Ferraro, Tinghua Zhang, Felipe Moretti, Karen Fung-Kee-Fung

“…Journal of Pregnancy…”
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Comparison of self-collected and healthcare worker-collected rectovaginal swabs for group B streptococcus detection in pregnancy using PCR with a commercial collection-enrichment device by Iva Kukovica, Neža Omahen, Nika Klobučar, Martina Bučar, Anita Franko Rutar, Tina Perme, Tina Perme, Miha Lučovnik, Miha Lučovnik, Samo Jeverica, Samo Jeverica

“…PCR after enrichment from self-collected samples was found to be the most sensitive method overall. 58.5% (n = 124/212; 95% CI 52–65%) of women would prefer the swabs taken by HCWs.DiscussionSelf-collection of rectovaginal swabs during pregnancy is a good alternative to HCW-collected swabs. …”
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Levels of blood pressure, cardiovascular biomarkers and their correlations in women with previous pre-eclamptic pregnancy within 7 years postpartum: a cross-sectional study in Thailand by Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Annetine Staff, Jarawee Sukmanee, Penkae Rothmanee, Wilaiwan Sriwimol

“…Objective To assess the levels of blood pressure, cardiovascular biomarkers and their correlations measured within 7 years postpartum in women with previous pre-eclamptic pregnancies compared with women with previous normotensive pregnancies.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Two tertiary hospitals in the southern region of Thailand.Participants Women with pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnancies in the past 7 years were enrolled from 1 October 2019 to 30 April 2021. …”
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Successful Oocyte Retrieval, Fertilization, and Clinical Pregnancy with Low Serum β-hCG on the Day of Oocyte Collection: A Reappraisal of the Definition of the Empty Follicle Syndrome by Nicole A. Van De Velde, Charalampos Chatzicharalampous, Awoniyi O. Awonuga

“…To describe a case of successful oocyte retrieval, fertilization and clinical pregnancy despite very low β-hCG level, twelve hours after ovulation trigger. …”
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Characterisation of pregnancy-induced alterations in apolipoproteins and their associations with maternal metabolic risk factors and offspring birth outcomes: a preconception and longitudinal cohort studyResearch in context by Li Chen, Karen Mei-Ling Tan, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Kok Hian Tan, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Shiao-Yng Chan, Yap Seng Chong, Peter D. Gluckman, Johan G. Eriksson, Markus R. Wenk, Sartaj Ahmad Mir

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Effect of non-pharmacological interventions for overweight/obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome on ovulation and pregnancy outcomes: a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Juan Li, Jie Yang, Fan-rong Liang, Jun Zhou, Gui-Xing Xu, Han Yang, Yan-qun Xiao, Jia-jia Liu, Zhi-yong Xiao, Xiao-yan Zheng, Li-ying Liu, Zheng Yu

“…The primary outcome will be clinical pregnancy. Live birth, ovulation, pregnancy loss, multiple pregnancy and adverse events related to interventions will be considered as the secondary outcomes. …”
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Successful Pregnancy Outcome in a Patient Treated with Pembrolizumab and Exposed to Fluoro-Deoxyglucose (¹⁸F-FDG) PET/CT: Case Report and Review of Literature by Anna Lucia Mastricci, Felice Sorrentino, Elisa Giansiracusa, Erika Zanzarelli, Graziana Silvana De Lucia, Vincenza Fernanda Fesce, Luigi Nappi, Lorenzo Vasciaveo

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Cultivating the Apprentice-Mentor Model for Minimally Invasive Gynaecology in the Era of Surgically Scarce Training: A Case Report of Laparoscopic Cornuostomy for Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy by a Trainee by Dave R. Listijono, David M. B. Rosen, Sarah Choi, Mujahid Bukhari, Gregory M. Cario, Danny Chou

“…This case report outlines the step-by-step approach of laparoscopic excision of a cornual ectopic pregnancy performed by a trainee under the supervision of a surgical mentor. …”
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