• Supported by epidemiological data and experimental studies, specific mechanisms have been defined linking environmental perturbations, disrupted fetal and neonatal development and adult ill-health. (mdpi.com)
  • Primary treatment of neonatal symptoms related to prenatal substance exposure should be supportive because pharmacologic therapy can prolong hospitalization and exposes the infant to additional agents that are often not necessary. (medscape.com)
  • The Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Society (FNPS) stands at the forefront of research in this field, dedicated to unraveling the complexities of prenatal development through rigorous scientific inquiry. (fnps-society.org)
  • By investigating various aspects such as fetal circulation, respiratory adaptations, and neurodevelopmental processes, FNPS aims to decipher the intricacies of prenatal physiology and provide evidence-based guidelines for optimizing neonatal care. (fnps-society.org)
  • In summary, the Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Society (FNPS) plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of prenatal development through rigorous scientific inquiry. (fnps-society.org)
  • A possible association between fetal/neonatal exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation and the increased incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). (elettrosensibili.it)
  • INTRODUCTION - Use of tobacco products, including cigarette smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), during pregnancy is one of the most important modifiable risk factors associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes. (medilib.ir)
  • The scope of the problem, the pathophysiology of tobacco use in pregnancy, and clinical effects of cigarette smoking on maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes will be reviewed here. (medilib.ir)
  • To date, the dangers of prenatal or postnatal exposure to this complex mixture of carcinogens, developmental toxins, and neurotoxins have not been studied. (ndnr.com)
  • In laboratory animals, fetal exposure to DEHP causes significant developmental toxicity, especially of the male reproductive system (CERHR 2000). (ewg.org)
  • Understanding these early stages of development is crucial not only for unraveling the mysteries of life's origins but also for providing insights into potential causes of developmental disorders. (fnps-society.org)
  • Male births have been in decline for decades, while researchers say developmental genital damage from chemical exposure can become hereditable. (oneradionetwork.com)
  • The most sensitive period in pregnancy for these types of developmental exposures is typically early in the pregnancy, in the first trimester," said Dr. Daniel Llano , an associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the corresponding author on the paper. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Mental developmental index (MDI) and psychomotor developmental index (PDI) values were measured using the Korean version of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development II (K-BSID-II) at 24 months of age. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Poor maternal health, including obesity and high-stress levels. (mana.org)
  • This research has implications for understanding how prenatal exposures, such as maternal smoking or exposure to pollutants, can impact fetal development and contribute to disease susceptibility later in life. (fnps-society.org)
  • Factors such as maternal nutrition, stress levels, exposure to toxins, and socioeconomic status can all influence fetal development. (fnps-society.org)
  • These studies show that maternal novel method that enables sensitive and assessed in plasma taken at 1-16 weeks exposure and diet during the early stages targeted deep DNAm analysis in minute of pregnancy, and global DNAm of of pregnancy is associated with changes amounts of DNA present in body fluids white blood cel s from their infants was in epigenome patterns of infants. (who.int)
  • A general linear model was used to assess the relationship between maternal urinary cotinine level and neurodevelopment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Maternal exposure to SHS during pregnancy may result in delayed MDI in early childhood. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Meconium contained high levels of toxic heavy metals and trace elements compared to cord blood and maternal blood. (who.int)
  • abilities are intensified to specific maternal and environ- mental exposures that can lead to obesity (2). (cdc.gov)
  • Prenatal development starts with fertilization, in the germinal stage of embryonic development, and continues in fetal development until birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • The very early stages of embryonic development are the same in all mammals, but later stages of development, and the length of gestation varies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fertilization marks the first germinal stage of embryonic development. (wikipedia.org)
  • One remarkable example of embryonic development is the transformation from a single fertilized egg into a complex organism. (fnps-society.org)
  • Exposure to environmental toxins during embryonic development may lead to epigenetic changes that influence disease risk in childhood and later life. (who.int)
  • Postnatal NAS results when an abrupt discontinuation of opioid analgesia occurs, usually after prolonged drug exposure. (medscape.com)
  • Prenatal and postnatal environment exposures may disturb lung growth and delay immune system maturation, resulting in an increased susceptibility to asthma and wheezing disorders in childhood. (bvsalud.org)
  • Retinoic acid signaling modulates both lung development and postnatal immune function. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is well known that SHS exposure brings about almost the same adverse health outcomes as active smoking [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Smoking during pregnancy is a well-known risk factor for adverse birth outcomes such as spontaneous abortion [ 4 ], low birth weight, and preterm birth [ 5 ] that, in turn might affect children's development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology found that early exposure to an environmental chemical called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, made it more difficult for mice to recover from sound-related trauma sustained later in life. (technologynetworks.com)
  • In particular, exposure to PCBs can be harmful to a developing fetus. (technologynetworks.com)
  • She found that rats treated with PCBs experienced seizures in response to certain levels of sound. (technologynetworks.com)
  • Endocrine disruptors are defined as toxic compounds that can modulate the endocrine and immune systems, resulting in alteration of homeostasis, reproduction, development, and behavior. (ndnr.com)
  • iv) Short-term cell assays to test for the toxic potential of each herbicide and Bt toxin used in relation to GE crops singly and in various combinations. (biosafety-info.net)
  • Exposures in these infants "can approach toxic doses in rodents, which causes the Panel serious concern that exposure may adversely affect male reproductive tract development" (CERHR 2000). (ewg.org)
  • The aim of this study was to quantify toxic metals lead, cadmium and trace elements zinc, copper, aluminium (Al) and Iron (Fe) levels in pregnant women, cord blood and meconium of new-born infants from industrial zones of Karachi, Pakistan. (who.int)
  • Three very important factors are improving nutrition, reducing toxic exposures and lowering stress levels. (westonaprice.org)
  • The current move to stacked GE crop varieties expressing multiple traits, coupled with the increased chemical use required by GE crops, raises new questions about new routes of exposure and cumulative levels of exposure to GE proteins, potential allergens and pesticides. (biosafety-info.net)
  • There have been dramatic changes in the transgenic composition of GE corn and soybeans over the last five years, coupled with a substantial increase in reliance on pesticides and Bt toxins. (biosafety-info.net)
  • Because of this, any chemical contaminants, metals, natural toxins, and pesticides found in specific food and beverages are taken in at a greater proportion by infants and children. (cdc.gov)
  • Children are particularly sensitive and susceptible to exposures to chemical contaminants. (cdc.gov)
  • Pregnant ECE workers are another susceptible population because some exposures to chemical contaminants can harm fetal development. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, more attention should be paid to pregnant women and infants who are susceptible to SHS exposure. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Obesity is linked to in utero exposure to strategies for obesity prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Further research has documented decreased testosterone levels among baby boys exposed to high levels of phthalates in their mother's breast milk (Main 2006). (ewg.org)
  • Harmful exposure to these environmental risks could begin in the mother's womb and affect fetal development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In human pregnancy, prenatal development is also called antenatal development. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mothers taking certain antiepileptic drugs containing valproic acid [6] during pregnancy have shown a potential link with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder development in their children. (mana.org)
  • Prenatal development encompasses the intricate physiological processes that occur during pregnancy, shaping the growth and maturation of the developing fetus. (fnps-society.org)
  • By studying fetal programming mechanisms, FNPS aims to identify ways to mitigate these risks through targeted interventions during pregnancy. (fnps-society.org)
  • Discuss that exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy also appears to have adverse effects, including stillbirth and low birth weight. (medilib.ir)
  • Cigarette smoke exposure continued throughout the pregnancy and after parturition. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The association between exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) during pregnancy and a child's neurodevelopment has not been established yet. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We quantified urine cotinine concentrations in mothers once from 12th to 20th gestational weeks and excluded those whose urine cotinine levels exceeded 42.7 ng/ml to represent SHS exposure in early pregnancy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Metabolic gene polymorphisms might modify the effect of toxins on the outcome of pregnancy and development afterwards. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This was the first study to suggest that smoking tension and vascular defects (8,9), altered fetal pancreatic during pregnancy is linked to adverse changes in the lipo- development and structure (10), altered glucose tolerance protein levels of children (19). (cdc.gov)
  • The next period is that of fetal development where many organs become fully developed. (wikipedia.org)
  • A National Toxicology Program (NTP) expert panel recently indicated that DEHP exposures might be higher in infants and toddlers, and up to 2-3 orders of magnitude higher in infants undergoing intensive therapeutic interventions. (ewg.org)
  • Therefore, SHS exposure should be considered a modifiable risk factor for delayed neurodevelopment and cognitive impairment in children. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Several modifiable behaviors or exposures can be associated with asthma and wheezing in childhood. (bvsalud.org)
  • Children's potential for exposure to chemical contaminants is increased by their behaviors, such as crawling, mouthing hands and objects, and other hand-to-mouth behaviors [ 2 ]. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to toxins and harmful chemicals. (mana.org)
  • The first 1,000 days of life of a child, the period from conception to the end of the second year, is a critical stage for the development of respiratory and immune systems. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, environmental insults such as tobacco toxin exposure during lung development may have a life-long impact on lung growth and function. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In 2005, the Environmental Working Group 2 tested umbilical cord blood from 10 children and found 287 chemicals: 180 of them were carcinogenic, 217 were neurotoxic, and 208 caused birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests. (ndnr.com)
  • In 2000, an independent panel of experts convened by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Toxicology Program found there was credible evidence that some hormone-like chemicals at very low levels can affect animals' bodily functions. (ndnr.com)
  • By investigating factors that influence placental development and function, FNPS aims to improve our understanding of these conditions and develop strategies for early detection and intervention. (fnps-society.org)
  • Prenatal development (from Latin natalis 'relating to birth') includes the development of the embryo and of the fetus during a viviparous animal's gestation. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the human: Different terms are used to describe prenatal development, meaning development before birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • One remarkable case study exemplifying FNPS's commitment to advancing knowledge in prenatal development involves a premature infant born at 28 weeks gestation. (fnps-society.org)
  • Through its collaborative efforts among researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders within the healthcare community, FNPS fosters interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at improving our understanding of prenatal development. (fnps-society.org)
  • It refers to the concept that events occurring during prenatal development can have long-lasting effects on an individual's health later in life. (fnps-society.org)
  • Epigenetics is an emerging field within prenatal development research that explores how gene expression can be influenced by environmental factors without altering the underlying DNA sequence. (fnps-society.org)
  • Dr. Robyn Cree is an EIS officer assigned to the child development studies team and children's preparedness in CDC's national Center on birth defects and development of disabilities. (cdc.gov)
  • Her work advances children's inclusion in emergency preparedness planning and response efforts at a national state and local level. (cdc.gov)
  • This article will delve into key areas of focus for FNPS's research initiatives, delving into topics such as placental function, fetal programming, epigenetics , and the impact of environmental factors on prenatal health. (fnps-society.org)
  • Their research initiatives encompass areas such as placental function, fetal programming, epigenetics, and the impact of environmental factors. (fnps-society.org)
  • These and other physiological differences, combined with rapid body development, can make children more vulnerable when exposed to environmental contaminants. (cdc.gov)
  • We explored the association between prenatal exposure to SHS and neurodevelopment at 24 months of age considering genetic polymorphism and breastfeeding in 720 mothers and their offspring enrolled in the Korean multicenter birth cohort study (Mothers and Children Environmental Health, MOCEH). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Placental passage of these environmental toxicants might affect prenatal nervous system development. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Exposure to active smoking and secondhand smoke (SHS) causes health concern. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Increased levels of mEHP were associated with alterations in thyroid hormone levels (Meeker 2007). (ewg.org)
  • In humans, low protein intake by women in late but intrauterine exposure was (20). (cdc.gov)
  • One of the most fundamental factors impacting the potential utility of hair analysis as an exposure assessment tool in public health evaluations is the limited capacity of such measurements to distinguish external contamination from internal incorporation. (cdc.gov)
  • the exposure levels associated with these health effects were not extreme, but rather were typical for about one-quarter of all U.S. women (Marsee 2006). (ewg.org)
  • Children who attend ECE programs and staff at the centers are vulnerable to the health effects of exposure to chemical or radiological hazards. (cdc.gov)
  • Nevertheless, even following the development of modern toxicology this story repeats itself 45 years later with polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) another compound of concern for public health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Low levels of calcium ATPase is linked to increased risk of cancer, Alzheimer's and an array of other health issues. (feelbrilliant.com)
  • Cindy Hinton is a health scientist in the disability and health branch in the division of human development and disability at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • In humans, high levels of mEHP in adult males are associated with reduced levels of sperm motility (Duty 2004). (ewg.org)
  • For example, if mercury is spilled on a carpet, the mercury vapor levels at the height where a toddler is breathing may be much higher than at the height at which an adult is breathing. (cdc.gov)
  • Phenobarbital has been effective for the treatment of opioid withdrawal seizures and polydrug exposure. (medscape.com)
  • Female C57Bl/6 mice with/without mainstream cigarette smoke exposure (3 research cigarettes a day, 5 days a week) were mated to nonsmoking males. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The data regarding changes in serum retinol levels in cigarette smokers are less consistent. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Results indicated that mothers residing in steel towns were found to have the highest levels of lead. (who.int)
  • In September 2000, scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted the first accurate measurements of human phthalate exposures, and reported finding phthalates in every one of 289 people tested, at surprisingly high levels (Blount 2000). (ewg.org)
  • Molecular paThwayS criTical for cancer developMenT and progreSSion, ThuS enhancing The evidence baSe direcTly relevanT To STudieS of cancer cauSaTion and prevenTion. (who.int)
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  • biomarkers of exposure, early detection, and risk stratification. (who.int)
  • EGE investigated the consequences of early-life exposure to aflatoxin at the epigenome (DNA methylation [DNAm]) level. (who.int)
  • Although effects of prenatal exposure to SHS on early neurodevelopment vary among studies, they remain significant issues. (biomedcentral.com)
  • One of the best things we can do for ourselves, according to Brunde, is to be aware of our stress levels and to practice stress reducing methods daily. (feelbrilliant.com)
  • The development of the human embryo follows fertilization, and continues as fetal development. (wikipedia.org)
  • The latest exposure study from CDC indicates that mEHP is a widespread contaminant of the human body (CDC 2005). (ewg.org)
  • The answer lies in the fact that human sexual development depends on delicately balanced biochemical processes. (oneradionetwork.com)
  • I will be co-presenting with my colleagues Dr. Cindy Hinton and Dr. Robyn Cree both from the division of human development and disability. (cdc.gov)
  • Children undergo many different and rapid stages of growth and development before age five years [ 16 ]. (cdc.gov)
  • We describe where these at different stages of development. (cdc.gov)
  • Calcium ATPase is key for child development because it plays a major role in important processes in the body. (feelbrilliant.com)
  • Major risk factors for childhood initiation of smoking include smoking among family members and peers as well as exposure to tobacco advertising and marketing in print, online, and at the point of sale in stores, along with tobacco use scenes in movies and video games. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Exposure to DEHP occurs through direct use of products containing this chemical, consumption of foods wrapped in products containing this chemical, and through inhalation of air contaminated with this chemical (CDC 2005). (ewg.org)
  • This fetal period is described both topically (by organ) and chronologically (by time) with major occurrences being listed by gestational age. (wikipedia.org)
  • In the national Center on birth defects and development disabilities. (cdc.gov)
  • The Y chromosome contains a gene, SRY, which will switch on androgen production at a later stage leading to the development of a male body type. (wikipedia.org)
  • Phthalates are potent toxins to the male reproductive system. (ewg.org)
  • The European Union has banned use of DEHP and other phthalates in cosmetics and other consumer products, in response to concerns about exposure as well as toxicity. (ewg.org)