Low Fetal Fraction of Cell Free DNA at Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Increases the Subsequent Risk of Preterm Birth in Uncomplicated Singleton Pregnancy. [PDF]
Yuan X, Han X, Jia C, Zhou W, Yu B.
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Assessment of the levator hiatal dimensions in the second stage of labor using transperineal ultrasound is feasible with good inter‐ and intra‐observer agreement. Intrapartum ultrasound can improve our understanding of variation in pelvic floor anatomy during childbirth.
Mariya Kovalenko +9 more
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Nested Selves: Self‐Organization and Shared Markov Blankets in Prenatal Development in Humans
Abstract The immune system is a central component of organismic function in humans. This paper addresses self‐organization of biological systems in relation to—and nested within—other biological systems in pregnancy. Pregnancy constitutes a fundamental state for human embodiment and a key step in the evolution and conservation of our species. While not
Anna Ciaunica +3 more
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Non-invasive prenatal testing for chromosomal aneuploidies
The aim of this literature review is to give an overview of the conventional screening methods currently utilized for prenatal detection of chromosomal abnormalities and the development of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) starting with the original ...
Joseph, Hazel Kristine
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Ethical concerns surrounding sex prediction using noninvasive prenatal screening from pediatric endocrinologists' perspective. [PDF]
Kamoun C, Rossi W, Kilberg MJ.
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The presence of basal plate myometrial fibers was associated with higher rates of placenta‐related pregnancy disorders and abnormal placental attachment in subsequent pregnancies, but heterogeneity in the data was found due to variable inclusion criteria, sampling methods, and reported outcomes.
Eric Jauniaux +3 more
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Borderline Z-scores in non-invasive prenatal screening: does its presence hold clinical significance? [PDF]
Pan X +6 more
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Vaccinations During Pregnancy Protect the Mother–Infant Dyad and Are Generally Safe
ABSTRACT Aim Vaccination in pregnancy has a critical impact on mothers, foetuses and infants. The aim of this paper was to summarise key points presented by experts attending the 12th Maria Delivoria‐Papadopoulos Perinatal Symposium in March 2025 and further expand and update them.
Ariadne Malamitsi‐Puchner +2 more
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Residual risk of clinically significant copy number variations in fetuses with ultrasonographic soft markers following exclusion of non-invasive prenatal screening-detectable findings. [PDF]
Liang Y +11 more
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Unravelling the Basis of Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Results
Luigia De Falco +3 more
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