Maternal Pre ‐pregnancy Body Mass Index and Autism Spectrum Disorder among Offspring
(Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - February 22, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yue ‐Lan Qin, Si‐Yuan Tang Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Early Term Deliveries and the Risk of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in the Offspring
ConclusionsEarly term deliveries are associated with higher rates of paediatric OSA, which decrease gradually as gestational age advances. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - February 8, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Asnat Walfisch, Tamar Wainstock, Ofer Beharier, Daniella Landau, Eyal Sheiner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Use of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection and Birth Outcomes in Women Conceiving through In Vitro Fertilization
ConclusionsHigher rates of birth defects were observed among women conceiving through ICSI. Since approximately half of all ICSI procedures are performed in couples without male factor infertility, ICSI may be overused in practice. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - January 30, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Xu Xiong, Richard P. Dickey, Pierre Buekens, Jeffrey G. Shaffer, Gabriella Pridjian Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Maternal Preeclampsia and Odds of Childhood Cancers in Offspring: A California Statewide Case –Control Study
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that maternal preeclampsia is associated with higher odds of some rare childhood cancers and may shed light on new aetiological factors for these cancers. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - January 25, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Xiaoqing Xu, Beate Ritz, Myles Cockburn, Christina Lombardi, Julia E. Heck Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Disease in Relation to Placental Abruption: A  Population‐Based Cohort Study from Denmark
ConclusionsThis study shows increased hazards of CVD morbidity and mortality in relation to abruption. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of distorted placental microvasculature is needed as this appears to be a harbinger of CVD later in life. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cande V. Ananth, Anne Vinkel Hansen, Michelle A. Williams, Anne ‐Marie Nybo Andersen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Chronic Hypertension in Women after Perinatal Exposure to Preeclampsia, Being Born Small for Gestational Age or Preterm
ConclusionsPerinatal exposure to preeclampsia, being born SGA or preterm is independently associated with increased risk of chronic hypertension. The highest risk was seen after exposure to preeclampsia, especially if combined with SGA or preterm birth. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Linda Lindstr öm, Rolv Skjærven, Eva Bergman, Maria Lundgren, Kari Klungsøyr, Sven Cnattingius, Anna‐Karin Wikström Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Duration of Second Stage of Labour at Term and Pushing Time: Risk Factors for Postpartum Haemorrhage
ConclusionsIncreased length of second stage and pushing time during labour are both associated with increased risk of PPH. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Emelie Looft, Marija Simic, Mia Ahlberg, Jonathan M. Snowden, Yvonne W. Cheng, Olof Stephansson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Risks of Preterm Delivery and Small for Gestational Age Infants: Effects of Nondaily and Low ‐Intensity Daily Smoking During Pregnancy
ConclusionsNondaily smoking in the last 3 months of pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of delivering a SGA infant. Pregnant women should be counselled that smoking, including nondaily and daily smoking, can adversely affect birth outcomes. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Van T. Tong, Lucinda J. England, Karilynn M. Rockhill, Denise V. D'Angelo Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Maternal Interpersonal Trauma and Child Social ‐Emotional Development: An Intergenerational Effect
ConclusionMaternal interpersonal trauma exposures can negatively impact child social‐emotional development, acting in part through maternal psychosocial factors. Future research is needed to further elucidate the mechanisms of intergenerational risk. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alonzo T. Folger, Karen T. Putnam, Frank W. Putnam, James L. Peugh, Emily A. Eismann, Ting Sa, Robert A. Shapiro, Judith B. Van Ginkel, Robert T. Ammerman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Maternal Preeclampsia and Odds of Childhood Cancers in Offspring — A California Statewide Case–Control Study
ConclusionsThese findings suggest that maternal preeclampsia is associated with higher odds of some rare childhood cancers and may shed light on new aetiological factors for these cancers. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Xiaoqing Xu, Beate Ritz, Myles Cockburn, Christina Lombardi, Julia E. Heck Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Classifying Gestational Weight Gain Trajectories Using the SITAR Growth Model
ConclusionsFollowing some modifications, the SITAR model can be used to characterize pregnancy weight gain patterns. (Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Corinne A Riddell, Robert W. Platt, Lisa M. Bodnar, Jennifer A. Hutcheon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology: Where We Stand, and Where Are We Headed?
(Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 28, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cande V. Ananth Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Early and Later Gestation Outcomes: Competing Risks Across the Pregnancy Continuum
(Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 27, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: K. S. Joseph Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Preventing Ectopic Pregnancy and its Complications – What Next?
(Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 27, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marian Knight Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Study Explores Cost Benefits of Optimising Pregnancy Outcome
(Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology)
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - November 13, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Catherine Y. Spong Tags: Commentary Source Type: research