Background Lipid levels during pregnancy in women with gestational diabetes mellitus ( GDM
) have been extensively studied; however, it remains unclear whether dyslipidaemia is a …

Background Intimate partner violence ( IPV ) is of particular concern during pregnancy when
not one, but two lives are at risk. Previous meta‐analyses have suggested an association …

Metabolic syndrome is a growing cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Metabolic
syndrome is characterized by the presence of a variety of metabolic disturbances including …

Background Despite evidence that genetic factors contribute to the duration of gestation and
the risk of preterm birth, robust associations with genetic variants have not been identified. …

Low-frequency coding DNA sequence variants in the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin
type 9 gene (PCSK9) lower plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), protect …

Published reports examining lipid levels during pregnancy and preeclampsia have been
inconsistent. The objective of this meta-analysis was to test the association between …

Background Most of the women who smoke before pregnancy continue smoking during
pregnancy, and some start to quit smoking after being pregnant, although existing guidelines for …

The daily biological clock regulates the timing of sleep and physiological processes that are
of fundamental importance to human health, performance, and well-being. Environmental …

Objective To examine the relationship between maternal characteristics, serum biomarkers
and preterm birth ( PTB ) by spontaneous and medically indicated subtypes. Design …

Background Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist in outcomes for children with
congenital heart disease. We sought to determine the influence of race/ethnicity and …