Urban environment in pregnancy and postpartum depression: An individual participant data meta-analysis of 12 European birth cohorts by Tim Cadman, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, Lucinda Calas, Malina Christiansen, Iryna Culpin, Payam Dadvand, Montserrat de Castro, Maria Foraster, Serena Fossati, Mònica Guxens, Jennifer R. Harris, Manon Hillegers, Vincent Jaddoe, Yunsung Lee, Johanna Lepeule, Hanan el Marroun, Milena Maule, Rosie McEachen, Chiara Moccia, Johanna Nader, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Anne-Marie Nybo Andersen, Rebecca Pearson, Morris Swertz, Marina Vafeiadi, Martine Vrijheid, John Wright, Deborah A Lawlor, Marie Pedersen

“…Methods: We included women with singleton deliveries to liveborn children from 12 European birth cohorts (N with minimum one exposure = 30,772, analysis N range 17,686–30,716 depending on exposure; representing 26–46 % of the 66,825 eligible women). …”
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A method for Linking Multiple De-identified Datasets by Andrew Waugh, David Rowley, Auren Clarke

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Additive interaction between birth asphyxia and febrile seizures on autism spectrum disorder: a population-based study by Yi Mao, Xindi Lin, Yuhan Wu, Jiayi Lu, Jiayao Shen, Shaogen Zhong, Xingming Jin, Jun Ma

“…Recent studies link both birth asphyxia (BA) and febrile seizures (FS) separately to higher ASD prevalence. …”
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B-cell development : one problem, multiple solutions. by Mohamed Alitheen, Noorjahan Banu, McClure, Susan, McCullagh, Peter

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Multiple Instances of Adaptive Evolution in Aquaporins of Amphibious Fishes by Héctor Lorente-Martínez, Ainhoa Agorreta, Iker Irisarri, Rafael Zardoya, Scott V. Edwards, Diego San Mauro

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COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY IN WOMEN WITH MULTIPLE PREGNANCY by I. V. Poladich

“…For 2 years were 12326 births, of which multiple pregnancy - 432 (2.8%) cases. …”
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Placental inflammatory cytokines mRNA expression and preschool children’s cognitive performance: a birth cohort study in China by Jixing Zhou, Juan Tong, Xue Ru, Yuzhu Teng, Menglong Geng, Shuangqin Yan, Fangbiao Tao, Kun Huang

“…Methods Study subjects were obtained from the Ma’anshan birth cohort (MABC). Placental samples were collected after delivery, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was utilized to measure the mRNA expression levels of IL-8, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, CRP, IFN-γ, IL-10, and IL-4. …”
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The impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on premature births during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide observational study in Korea by Ji Young Lee, Joonsik Park, Myeongjee Lee, Minkyung Han, Inkyung Jung, Sung Min Lim, Jee Yeon Baek, Ji-Man Kang, Ji-Man Kang, Min Soo Park, Min Soo Park, Min Soo Park, Min Soo Park, Jong Gyun Ahn, Jong Gyun Ahn

“…Consequently, the final study population included 3,920,558 live births (both singleton and multiple births) among which 275,009 (7.0%) were preterm. …”
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Individual and combined association between nutritional trace metals and the risk of preterm birth in a recurrent pregnancy loss cohort by Yilin Liu, Yilin Liu, Yilin Liu, Yilin Liu, Tingting Wang, Tingting Wang, Tingting Wang, Tingting Wang, Yunpeng Ge, Yunpeng Ge, Yunpeng Ge, Yunpeng Ge, Hongfei Shen, Hongfei Shen, Hongfei Shen, Hongfei Shen, Jiapo Li, Jiapo Li, Jiapo Li, Jiapo Li, Chong Qiao, Chong Qiao, Chong Qiao, Chong Qiao

“…BackgroundRecurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) was associated with an elevated risk of pregnancy complications, particularly preterm birth (PTB). However, the risk factors associated with PTB in RPL remained unclear. …”
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Virtual reality interventions designed to support parents during and throughout the first year after birth: A scoping review by Victoria Fallon, Sian M Davies, Sergio Silverio, Lisa Creagh

“…However, no such review exists for the period after birth. Method We aimed to search for studies that used VR to support parents during birth and in the first year postpartum (Population) in different settings (Context), and finally provided data on the characteristics, reported effectiveness and experience of VR interventions (Concept). …”
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Associations between respiratory symptoms, lung function and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms in a population-based birth cohort by Herbison G Peter, Flannery Erin M, Cowan Jan O, McLachlan Christene R, Greene Justina M, Taylor D Robin, Poulton Richie, Hancox Robert J, Sears Malcolm R, Talley Nicholas J

“…We explored the associations between respiratory symptoms, lung function, and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms in a birth cohort of approximately 1000 individuals.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Information on respiratory symptoms, asthma, atopy, lung function and airway responsiveness was obtained at multiple assessments from childhood to adulthood in an unselected birth cohort of 1037 individuals followed to age 26. …”
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Birth conditions nutritional status in childhood associated with cardiometabolic risk factors at 30 years of age: a cohort study by Vânia Pereira Oliveira, Mariane da Silva Dias, Natália Peixoto Lima, Bernardo Lessa Horta

“…Abstract: This study aimed to assess the association of birth conditions, nutritional status, and childhood growth with cardiometabolic risk factors at 30 years of age. …”
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Does Maternal Hemoglobin Consistently Associate with Iron Status at Birth? Evidence from a Cross-sectional Study in Indonesia by Qodri Santosa, Alfi Muntafiah, Lantip Rujito, Joko Mulyanto

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The impact of anxiety and depression across childhood and adolescence on adverse outcomes in young adulthood: a UK birth cohort study by I. Morales-Muñoz, P. Mallikarjun, J. Chandan, R. Thayakaran, R. Upthegrove, S. Marwaha

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Preterm birth and small for gestational age potentiate the association between maternal hypertensive pregnancy and childhood autism spectrum disorder by Lan-Wan Wang, Hung-Chih Lin, Ming-Luen Tsai, Yu-Tzu Chang, Yu-Chia Chang

“…This study tested the multiple-hit hypothesis that preterm-birth and SGA in the neonatal period might potentiate the antenatal impact of HDP to increase childhood ASD hazards, and HDP might not be a major contributor. …”
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Immunoreactive Trypsinogen and Free Carnitine Changes on Newborn Screening after Birth in Patients Who Develop Type 1 Diabetes by Jane Frances Grace Lustre Estrella, Veronica C. Wiley, David Simmons

“…Are free carnitine concentrations on newborn screening (NBS) 48–72 h after birth lower in patients who develop type 1 diabetes than in controls? …”
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Development speed of sibling embryo positively reflects live birth rate after fresh day 3 embryo transfer by Xue Wang, Yaling Xiao, Yuanzheng Zhou, Hanbi Wang

“…Multiple regression analysis showed that the blastocyst development speed of sibling embryos was an independent factor affecting live birth after fresh embryo transfer (P < 0.05). …”
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A prospective cohort for the investigation of alteration in temporal transcriptional and microbiome trajectories preceding preterm birth: a study protocol by Brummaier, T, Syed Ahamed Kabeer, B, Lindow, S, Konje, J, Pukrittayaamee, S, Utzinger, J, Toufiq, M, Antoniou, A, Marr, A, Suriyakan, S, Kino, T, Al Khodor, S, Terranegra, A, Nosten, F, Paris, D, McGready, R, Chaussabel, D

“…<strong>Introduction</strong> Preterm birth (PTB) results from heterogeneous influences and is a major contributor to neonatal mortality and morbidity that continues to have adverse effects on infants beyond the neonatal period. …”

Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors for birth defects: a study from population-based surveillance data by Xu Zhou, Jian He, Aihua Wang, Xinjun Hua, Ting Li, Chuqiang Shu, Junqun Fang

“…Rural areas were risk factors for congenital metabolic disorders (OR = 1.21, 95%CI: 1.01–1.44). Multiple births were risk factors for congenital heart defects (OR = 2.09, 95%CI: 1.55–2.82), congenital kidney and urinary defects (OR = 2.14, 95%CI: 1.05–4.37), and cleft lip and/or palate (OR = 2.85, 95%CI: 1.32–6.15). …”
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A comparative analysis of APGAR score and the gold standard in the diagnosis of birth asphyxia at a tertiary health facility in Kenya. by Albertine Enjema Njie, Winstone Mokaya Nyandiko, Phinehas Ademi Ahoya, Jude Suh Moutchia

“…<h4>Background</h4>Birth asphyxia is a consistent key contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, notably in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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