Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Miyuki Doi, Nanako Nakama, Takuya Sumi, Noriyoshi Usui, Shoichi Shimada
Summary: The study indicates that prenatal exposure to METH leads to dysfunction of fetal insulin production in the pancreas and reduction of glycogen cells in the placental junctional zone, affecting glucose metabolism and having negative effects on fetal development.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Takahiro Nemoto, Hisae Ando, Mototsugu Nagao, Yoshihiko Kakinuma, Hitoshi Sugihara
Summary: Male rats subjected to prenatal nicotine exposure develop hyperinsulinemia when exposed to a high-fat diet after growth. Our findings suggest that decreased expression of insulin receptors in the liver may be involved in the mechanism underlying hyperinsulinemia in low-birthweight offspring.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Xixi Zhao, Andrea K. Kratzke, Fatima Ballout, Robert E. Kimura, Sara E. Jandeska
Summary: The study found that LBW is associated with significantly lower GFR in adolescence and young adulthood compared to NBW infants. This difference is particularly pronounced in the extremely low birthweight group (ELBW).
CLINICAL KIDNEY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Agnieszka Szala-Pozdziej, Anna S. S. Swierzko, Gabriela Gajek, Maja Kufelnicka-Babout, Karolina Chojnacka, Paulina Kobiela, Dariusz Jarych, Katarzyna Sobczuk, Jan Mazela, Iwona Domzalska-Popadiuk, Jaroslaw Kalinka, Hideharu Sekine, Misao Matsushita, Maciej Cedzynski
Summary: This study explored the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of the FCN2 gene and clinical complications in preterm babies. The results showed that certain SNPs were associated with very low birthweight (VLBW) and gestational age, suggesting that ficolin-2 is an important factor in fetal development and intrauterine growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takahiro Nemoto, Yoshihiko Kakinuma
Summary: Low birth weight may increase the risk of metabolic disorders, stress response abnormalities, and depression in the future. In low-birthweight rats, increased expression of Gas5 lncRNA may reduce glucocorticoid responsiveness, disrupting the glucocorticoid feedback loop. Intervention with methyl-modulators can partially normalize blood corticosterone levels and ameliorate the impairment in pituitary glucocorticoid response.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dane A. De Silva, Marie E. Thoma, Elaine A. Anderson, Jinhee Kim
Summary: The study found a sex-specific association between prenatal food insecurity and low birthweight, particularly among female offspring. Further research is needed with more precise measures of food insecurity and to understand the difference by infant sex.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alice C. Burnett, Rheanna M. Mainzer, Lex W. Doyle, Katherine J. Lee, Peter J. Anderson, Diana Zannino, Julianne Duff, George C. Patton, Jeanie L. Y. Cheong
Summary: This study found that young adults born extremely preterm/low birthweight had similar mental health outcomes compared to those with normal birthweight. Both groups showed similar patterns of change in mental health symptoms and disorders from late adolescence to young adulthood.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Elizabeth A. Koldoff, Barbara J. Holtzclaw, Thubi H. A. Kolobe
Summary: Early intervention is beneficial for infants with very low birthweight and/or low gestational age, with parent engagement playing a crucial role in optimizing the transition from neonatal intensive care. Despite challenges, most parents in the study exhibited average childrearing practices, indicating similarities in parenting beliefs and behaviors between parents of preterm infants with very low birthweight and parents of typical birthweight infants.
WESTERN JOURNAL OF NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sophie Vanhaesebrouck, Alexandra Zecic, Linde Goossens, Annelies Keymeulen, Lara Garabedian, Julie De Meulemeester, Pauline Naessens, Kris De Coen, Koenraad Smets
Summary: This retrospective study analyzed trends in mortality and morbidity rates as well as pre-, peri-, and postnatal characteristics of very low birth weight infants over a 20-year period. The results showed a significant increase in survival rates, but an increase in major morbidities such as retinopathy of prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eynav E. Accortt, Chander Arora, James Mirocha, Susan Jackman, Richard Liang, S. Ananth Karumanchi, Anders H. Berg, Calvin J. Hobel
Summary: The study found that lower Vitamin D Metabolite Ratio (VMR) and Hispanic/Latina identification during pregnancy are significantly associated with higher risk of postpartum depression (PPD). This suggests that routine prenatal screening for vitamin D metabolites, especially in Hispanic/Latina women, may help identify individuals at risk for PPD.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
J. Blanc, N. Resseguier, E. Lorthe, F. Goffinet, L. Sentilhes, P. Auquier, B. Tosello, C. d'Ercole
Summary: The study found that mothers who underwent cesarean delivery before 26 weeks of gestation were more likely to experience severe symptoms of depression, with no significant association observed between delivery mode and anxiety. After adjusting for factors such as birthweight and severe neonatal morbidity, cesarean delivery before 26 weeks was significantly associated with maternal depression symptoms.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Olaf Dammann, Jose Carlos Rivera, Sylvain Chemtob
Summary: This study explores the impact of prenatal inflammation-associated risk factors on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and suggests a new etio-pathogenetic model where the development of ROP begins with a prephase in utero triggered by inflammatory responses associated with intrauterine infection.
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Julian K. Christians, Saboura Ahmadzadeh-Seddeighi, Alishba Bilal, Anastasia Bogdanovic, Rebecca Ho, Estee V. Leung, Megan A. MacGregor, Nolan M. Nadasdy, Gabriella M. Principe
Summary: Early life environmental conditions and adversities, such as premature birth and low birthweight, have long-lasting effects on cognitive abilities and behavioral problems in children. However, there is no consistent difference between boys and girls in the effects of prematurity and low birthweight on these outcomes. This study shows that prematurity and low birthweight have similar long-term effects on intelligence and behavior in both boys and girls.
BIOLOGY OF SEX DIFFERENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anthony J. Kondracki, Wei Li, Zoran Bursac, Manouchehr Mokhtari, Bonzo Reddick, Jennifer L. Barkin
Summary: This study examined the interaction between common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and prenatal care utilization on preterm birth and low birthweight. The findings showed a significant synergistic interaction between syphilis and inadequate prenatal care utilization, increasing the risk of preterm birth. There was also a synergistic interaction between gonorrhea and inadequate prenatal care utilization, increasing the risk of low birthweight.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Anna-Sophie Rommel, Birgitte Dige Semark, Xiaoqin Liu, Kathrine Bang Madsen, Esben Agerbo, Trine Munk-Olsen, Liselotte Vogdrup Petersen, Veerle Bergink
Summary: Prenatal antidepressant exposure is associated with lower gestational age and birthweight. Maternal genetic liability for major depression does not linearly explain this association.
ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Beatriz Pereira, Barbara Figueiredo, Tiago Miguel Pinto, M. Carmen Miguez
Summary: This study demonstrated that previous tobacco consumption and anxiety symptoms are associated with higher smoking quantity during pregnancy, while depression symptoms are linked to smoking relapse during the postpartum period.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Pedro Dias, Lurdes Verissimo, Alexandra Carneiro, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: This study explores the relationship between academic achievement and emotional and behavioural problems in Portuguese school-aged children and adolescents. It also investigates the moderating role of gender in this association. The results show that academic achievement significantly predicts emotional and behavioural problems, with gender moderating the association, particularly in boys.
CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Rui Nunes-Costa, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: The study examined the psychometric characteristics of the Baby Care Scale (BCS) - antenatal (BCS-AN) and postnatal (BCS-PN) versions. The results showed good internal consistency and criterion validity for both versions. The study suggests that these tools are reliable measures to assess the involvement of fathers in infant care.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: This study found that the couple's positive and negative interactions and mother and father's depressive symptoms during the transition to parenthood are associated with toddlers' emotional and behavioral problems. The mother's prenatal depressive symptoms partially mediate the impact of postnatal negative interaction on the toddler's internalizing problems, while the father's postnatal depressive symptoms and the couple's concurrent positive interaction mediate the impact of prenatal positive interaction on the toddler's externalizing problems. Screening the couple's negative interaction and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and the postnatal period can help identify mothers, fathers, and toddlers at risk for mental health problems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jorge Carrulo, Joao M. R. M. Justo, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: The study aimed to design a questionnaire to assess maternal perception of infant's intersubjectivity. Through principal components analysis, 22 items related to this perception were grouped into three factors: Interactive Competence, Emotional States, and Initiative. Maternal perception varied based on gestational weeks at birth and infant's age.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mariana Sousa-Leite, Monica Fernandes, Salome Reis, Raquel Costa, Barbara Figueiredo, Sofia Gameiro
Summary: This study explored the experiences and views of patients and healthcare professionals on providing psychosocial care for unsuccessful fertility treatment. Most participants believe that providing psychosocial care at all stages of treatment is necessary, but there are challenges in implementation. Suggestions were made for future research to focus on the development and evaluation of psychosocial interventions.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Claudia Castro Dias, Tiago Miguel Pinto, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: The study found that negative affectivity may be an early marker of sleep anxiety and can partially explain the negative impact of maternal prenatal depressive symptoms on infant sleep problems.
BEHAVIORAL SLEEP MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: This study compared mental health symptoms and couples' relationship quality among parents who were at 6 months postpartum before or during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results showed that parents assessed during the pandemic reported more depressive symptoms and negative couple interactions. This suggests that the pandemic may have negatively impacted the adjustment of postpartum parents.
FAMILIES SYSTEMS & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Raquel Costa, Claudia Castro Dias, Flavia Borger, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: This study analyzed the psychometric characteristics of the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS) in Portuguese mothers during the first-year postpartum. The results showed good internal consistency and criterion validity of the KPCS in Portuguese mothers. The KPCS can be used to assess parenting self-efficacy in Portuguese mothers during the first-year postpartum, possibly identifying mothers with low parenting self-efficacy.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Raquel Costa, Tiago Miguel Pinto, Ana Conde, Ana Mesquita, Emma Motrico, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: The prevalence and severity of symptoms of depression increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially specific symptoms related to anhedonia. It is important to pay special attention to these symptoms for effective management of perinatal depression in crisis situations.
GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
M. Sousa-Leite, R. Costa, B. Figueiredo, S. Gameiro
Summary: This study examined patients' willingness to discuss the possibility of treatment being unsuccessful as part of routine care offered at clinics, and identified factors associated with this willingness. The results showed that 90% of patients were willing to discuss this possibility, and willingness was associated with higher perceived benefits, lower barriers, and stronger positive attitudes towards it.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: This study aimed to review the measures used to assess infant self-regulation during the first 12 months of life. 79 out of 235 selected papers provided information on behavioural and physiological measures used in this context. The study identified 36 behavioural and 5 physiological different measures. The findings suggest that the choice of measurement methods depends on the age of the infant and the specific aims of the study.
INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tiago Miguel Pinto, Cristina Nogueira-Silva, Barbara Figueiredo
Summary: The study found that higher levels of mother's prenatal depressive symptoms were associated with lower FHR variability and poorer infant self-regulation at three months. FHR variability was linked to infant self-regulation and mediated the relationship between mother's prenatal depressive symptoms and infant self-regulation at three months. These results suggest that FHR variability may be an early precursor of infant self-regulation, explaining the association between mother's prenatal depressive symptoms and infant self-regulation.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Anita Lyubenova, Dipika Neupane, Brooke Levis, Yin Wu, Ying Sun, Chen He, Ankur Krishnan, Parash M. Bhandari, Zelalem Negeri, Mahrukh Imran, Danielle B. Rice, Marleine Azar, Matthew J. Chiovitti, Nazanin Saadat, Kira E. Riehm, Jill T. Boruff, John P. A. Ioannidis, Pim Cuijpers, Simon Gilbody, Lorie A. Kloda, Scott B. Patten, Ian Shrier, Roy C. Ziegelstein, Liane Comeau, Nicholas D. Mitchell, Marcello Tonelli, Simone N. Vigod, Franca Aceti, Jacqueline Barnes, Amar D. Bavle, Cheryl T. Beck, Carola Bindt, Philip M. Boyce, Adomas Bunevicius, Linda H. Chaudron, Nicolas Favez, Barbara Figueiredo, Lluisa Garcia-Esteve, Lisa Giardinelli, Nadine Helle, Louise M. Howard, Jane Kohlhoff, Laima Kusminskas, Zoltan Kozinszky, Lorenzo Lelli, Angeliki A. Leonardou, Valentina Meuti, Sandra N. Rados, Purificacion N. Garcia, Susan J. Pawlby, Chantal Quispel, Emma Robertson-Blackmore, Tamsen J. Rochat, Deborah J. Sharp, Bonnie W. M. Siu, Alan Stein, Robert C. Stewart, Meri Tadinac, S. Darius Tandon, Iva Tendais, Annamaria Toreki, Anna Torres-Gimenez, Thach D. Tran, Kylee Trevillion, Katherine Turner, Johann M. Vega-Dienstmaier, Andrea Benedetti, Brett D. Thombs
Summary: The study found that EPDS >= 14 approximately approximated SCID-based prevalence, but there was considerable heterogeneity in individual studies, which hindered its use for prevalence estimation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF METHODS IN PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Eugenia Ribeiro, Adriana Sampaio, Miguel M. Goncalves, Maria Do Ceu Taveira, Jacome Cunha, Angela Maia, Marlene Matos, Sonia Goncalves, Barbara Figueiredo, Teresa Freire, Tercio Soares
Summary: Portugal implemented early protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a telephone-based psychological crisis intervention to help specific risk groups cope with the mental health impact of the pandemic. The goal is to support the community in dealing with the immediate effects and preventing serious mental health problems in the long term.
COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY QUARTERLY
(2021)
