ArticleMaternal-fetal medicine (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)2023
Spontaneous Preterm Birth: a Fetal-Maternal Metabolic Imbalance.
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- Relationship Between Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index, Gestational Weight Gain, and Perinatal Outcomes Among Women Delivering at a General Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Phenotypic subclassification of preeclampsia through cluster analysis of preterm birth-related factors.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2026Article
- The single-cell immune profile throughout gestation and its potential value for identifying women at risk for spontaneous preterm birth.European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X · 2025Review
- Gestational diabetes mellitus - more than the eye can see - a warning sign for future maternal health with transgenerational impact.Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare · 2025Review
- Deep Learning in Predicting Preterm Birth: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Algorithms.Maternal-fetal medicine (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Preterm delivery is a major global health problem associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. To develop effective strategies to reduce preterm birth, it is important to address the causes of and risk factors for this condition. Maternal metabolism plays a crucial role in pregnancy outcomes, as it affects the availability of nutrients, energy, and other essential factors required for fetal development and growth. Several aspects of maternal metabolism can potentially contribute to the risk of preterm delivery. Severe energy deficiency as observed in women suffering from eating disorders can affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis resulting in amenorrhea and infertility, suggesting that maintaining a minimum maternal weight is essential to uphold a functional reproductive system, thus ensuring a successful pregnancy. Maternal undernutrition as observed in past famine and observations and animal studies may affect fetal growth and trigger an early activation of the parturition pathway leading to preterm delivery. A correlation exists between maternal size and gestation duration. Obesity is associated with a higher likelihood of medically indicated preterm birth. Low maternal body mass index and low gestational weight gain during pregnancy have been associated with preterm birth, potentially due to fetal-maternal metabolic imbalance; however, the exact mechanism remains to be determined, thus emphasizing the importance of appropriate weight management before and during pregnancy. Addressing metabolic-related risk factors for preterm delivery requires a comprehensive approach to reduce the burden of preterm delivery and improve neonatal outcomes. This review aims to explore various aspects of fetal-maternal metabolic imbalance that could potentially contribute to preterm birth. By doing so, we suggest a novel and comprehensive approach that sheds light on the intricate connection between fetal-maternal imbalance and the susceptibility to preterm birth.
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