The placenta is an endocrine fetal organ, which secretes a plethora of steroid-and proteo-
hormones, metabolic proteins, growth factors, and cytokines in order to adapt maternal�…

Sex differences exist in the incidence and presentation of many pregnancy complications,
including but not limited to pregnancy loss, spontaneous preterm birth, and fetal growth�…

Sex differences in human placenta exist from early pregnancy to term, however, it is unclear
whether these differences are driven solely by sex chromosome complement or are subject�…

Multiples of the normal median (MoM) of free βHCG is a valuable parameter in evaluation of
risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. In the current retrospective study, we assessed the�…

Background Early delivery remains a significant public health problem that has long-lasting
impacts on mother and child. Understanding biological mechanisms underlying timing of�…

Background: Observational studies have reported associations between maternal phthalate
levels and adverse outcomes at birth and in the health of the child. Effects on placental�…

Background Placental endocrine insufficiency may increase the risk of depression and
anxiety during pregnancy and/or after birth. This study investigated the association between�…

Objective It is unknown if foetal gender influences maternal thyroid function during
pregnancy. We therefore investigated the prevalence of thyroid disorders and determined�…

Objectives To assess whether human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and fetal sex are two
independent risk factors for hypertensive pregnancy in the early second-trimester of�…

Background: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely detected in pregnant
women and associated with adverse outcomes related to impaired placental function�…