A Nested Case-Control Study of Allopregnanolone and Preterm Birth in the Healthy Start Cohort.

Gabriella B MaynePeter E DeWITTBrandy RinghamAnna G WarrenerUwe ChristiansDana M Dabelea K Joseph Hurt

Published in: Journal of the Endocrine Society (2022)

The findings from our pilot study suggest potential utility of cortisol as a maternal serum biomarker for preterm birth risk assessment in early pregnancy. Further evaluation using larger cohorts and additional gestational timepoints for ALLO and the other analytes may be informative.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
birth weight
gestational age
risk assessment
human health
low birth weight
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
heavy metals
climate change