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Summary Background Factor XII (FXII) deficiency and autoantibodies that bind to FXII (anti-FXII) have been described in patients with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including recurrent pregnancy loss.
Yoshihiro Sato+2 more
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MicroRNA as a new bioactive component in breast milk
Breast milk is a complex and multifaceted fluid that plays a critical role in the development of infants. It is composed of water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, as well as numerous bioactive compounds such as hormones ...
Patrycja Słyk-Gulewska+2 more
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During pregnancy, various immune effectors and molecules participating in the immune-microenvironment establish specific maternal tolerance toward the semi-allogeneic fetus.
Wen-juan Wang+3 more
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Thrombophilia and pregnancy [PDF]
Preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and placental abruption greatly contribute to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Thrombophilia is an inherited or acquired condition that predisposes individuals to venous and/or arterial thrombosis. Recently, three important inherited thrombophilias have been discovered.
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Exercise, defined as physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements done to improve one or more components of physical fitness, is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle, and obstetrician-gynecologists and other
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Asthma is one of the most common medical problems to complicate pregnancy. Review of the literature suggests that equal proportions of women improve, worsen, and stay the same regarding their asthma course during pregnancy. Review of the literature also reveals that asthmatic women may be at increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes, but optimal ...
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Deaths — United States, 2007–2016
Approximately 700 women die in the United States each year as a result of pregnancy or its complications, and significant racial/ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related mortality exist (1).
E. Petersen+8 more
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Pregnancy scares and subsequent unintended pregnancy [PDF]
A substantial number of young women experience pregnancy scares - thinking they might be pregnant, and later discovering that they are not. Although pregnancy scares are distressing events, little is known about who experiences them and whether they are important to our understanding of unintended pregnancy.We describe the young women who experience ...
Heather Gatny+2 more
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