Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

which were also present in a subset of patients who experienced spontaneous preterm birth. Their integrated datasets revealed that placental signatures may help predict which preterm labor episodes ...

It is the first to examine the combined effects of assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, and ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

Fetal movements were normal. The patient had had 2 previous emergency cesarean sections at 26 and 30 weeks, respectively, as a result of placental abruption. In the current pregnancy, there were ...

This led the investigators to conclude that plastics were likely accumulating in the placenta during pregnancy, with a greater exposure and accumulation occurring in cases of preterm birth.

Ethnicity-based differences in risk of placental abruption and preterm birth have been reported. We tested the hypotheses that race, after adjusting for other factors, is associated with the risk ...