A5000178508- Birth, Development, and Health
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
Korea University
2022-2024
Korea University Medical Center
2022-2023
Abstract Birthweight is a strong determinant of neonate’s health. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic’s impact on birthweight has not been investigated in-depth, with inconsistent conclusions from initial studies. To assess changes in preterm birth and inappropriate between the pandemic pre-pandemic periods. A nationwide micro-data consisted exhaustive census all births 2011–2020 South Korea was accessed to examine whether mean rates under/overweight changed significantly during year (2020) compared...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in twin pregnancy outcomes between 2007 and 2016 a Korean population.The data for nationwide population-based obtained from national birth registry National Statistical Office Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service Korea. Women with pregnancies who gave were included.From 2016, rate increased (1.37% vs. 1.91%, respectively, P<0.0001). risk preterm (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.77; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.66-1.89) also increased;...
Maladaptation to vascular, metabolic, and physiological changes during pregnancy can lead fetal growth disorders. Moreover, adverse outcomes further increase the risk of cardiovascular metabolic diseases in mothers. Delivering a large-for-gestational-age (LGA) baby may indicate pre-existing dysfunction, whereas delivering small-for-gestational-age (SGA) vascular dysfunction. This study aims assess hypertension (HTN) diabetes mellitus (DM) women with normal body mass index (BMI) scores who...
Lifestyle changes, such as those related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including alterations in physical activity and dietary habits, are known affect pregnancy outcomes. In particular, suboptimal intrauterine conditions during influence not only fetal growth but also infancy. However, research on impact of environmental changes caused by pandemic infants children their early years is lacking. To address this issue, study evaluated effect obesity infants. This retrospective cohort used data...
To evaluate long-term adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes of discordant twins delivered at term.Retrospective cohort study.Nationwide (Republic Korea).All twin children term between 2007 and 2010.The study population was divided into two groups according to inter-twin birthweight discordancy: the 'concordant group', pairs with discordancy less than 20%; 'discordant 20% or more. The risk compared concordant group group. Long-term smaller larger within were further analysed. composite outcome...
The increasing rate of cesarean delivery (CD) is a significant concern in many societies worldwide. Vaginal (VD) preferred over CD for subsequent pregnancies after successful VD, women with no specific obstetrical indications, primarily because concerns about potential complications arising from the surgical procedure. However, factors that influence decision requesting have not yet been thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to examine underlying reasons lead mothers choose CDs following VD.