A5084915237- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
The Ohio State University
2016-2025
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2019
WakeMed
2019
Vanderbilt University
2017
Institute for Behavioral Medicine
2017
Riverside Methodist Hospital
2014
University of Colorado Denver
2014
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
2014
Introduction The timing of when a woman is admitted to the hospital for labor care following spontaneous contraction onset may be among most important decisions that attendants make because it can influence patterns and birth outcomes. aims this study were estimate percentage low‐risk, nulliparous women at term who are units prior active evaluate effects admission (ie, preactive vs labor) on interventions mode birth. Methods Data from with gestation merged 2 prospective studies conducted 3...
Introduction: Mothers and infants are at high risk for inadequate vitamin D status. Mechanisms by which may affect maternal infant DNA methylation poorly understood. Objective: This study quantified the effects of D3 supplementation on in pregnant lactating women their breastfed infants. Materials Methods: In this randomized controlled pilot study, received 400 international units (IU) (n = 6; control) or 3,800 IU 7; intervention) daily from late second trimester through 4–6 weeks...
Background Among Black Americans, interpersonal racial discrimination is common. Stress, including following discrimination, contributes to pregnancy complications. In this secondary analysis, we provide data on associations among stress, and their interaction across the life course inflammation, perceived depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Methods During early third trimester, American women ( n = 93) completed Experiences of Discrimination Scale, Stress Adversity Inventory, Perceived...
Obesity and preeclampsia both involve a pathological inflammatory response, which may be how obesity increases risk. Previous studies have failed to assess robust measurements of markers across gestation, specifically in overweight/ obese women the context preeclampsia.
As a measure of obesity, body mass index (BMI; kg/m2) is an imperfect predictor health outcomes, particularly among African Americans. However, BMI used to guide prenatal care. We examined racial differences in the predictive value maternal for physiologic correlates serum interleukin (IL)-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP), as well cesarean section infant birth weight.One hundred five pregnant women (40 European American, 65 American) were assessed during second trimester. was defined per...
Abstract Objective We examined associations among changes in anthropometry, regional adiposity, and inflammatory markers Black White women participating intentional weight loss. Methods A total of 104 with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 self‐selected bariatric surgery ( n = 66) or a diet exercise program 38). Anthropometric, dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry‐quantified (C‐reactive protein [CRP], tumor necrosis factor α [TNF‐α], soluble TNF receptor I [sTNFRI], sTNFRII, interleukin [IL]‐6, IL‐1 antagonist)...
Background Timing of birth is a major determinant newborn health. African American women are at increased risk for early birth, particularly via the inflammatory pathway. Variants IL1RN gene, which encode interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) protein, implicated in birth. The biological pathways linking these variables remain unclear. Evidence also suggests that differ by race; however, studies among lacking. Objectives We assessed whether an variant was associated with timing and this...