Labor and delivery are complicated biological processes that require careful coordination of multiple signaling pathways. In fact, some studies suggest that preterm births can occur when cross-talk ...

The placenta and fetal circulation form a complex, finely tuned system that keeps babies nourished and oxygenated before birth. From unique blood flow pathways to maternal cardiovascular adaptations, ...

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) continue to remain one of the leading causes of maternal, foetal and neonatal ...

In a cohort study published in the journal Nature, researchers investigated the potential association of growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a fetal hormone, with nausea and vomiting in ...

Every person who has ever been pregnant leaves a biological trace that is far more intimate than a family photo album. During gestation, cells cross the placenta in both directions, and a surprising ...