Associations of maternal serum concentration of iron-related indicators with gestational diabetes mellitus in Chinese: A pilot prospective cohort study.

Background: We aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the associations between iron metabolism and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by examining multiple iron-related indicators.

Methods: We conducted a prospective study involving 907 Chinese pregnant women. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure serum concentrations of iron-related indicators during the first trimester (≤ 14 weeks of gestation).

Associations of maternal serum concentration of iron-related indicators with birth outcomes in Chinese: a pilot prospective cohort study.

Background: Previous studies of maternal iron and birth outcomes have been limited to single indicators that do not reflect the comprehensive relationship with birth outcomes. We aimed to investigate the relationship between maternal iron metabolism and neonatal anthropometric indicators using comprehensive iron-related indicators.

Methods: A total of 914 Chinese mother-child dyads were enrolled in this prospective study.

Associations Between Maternal Thyroid Function and Birth Outcomes in Chinese Mother-Child Dyads: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objective: Although research suggests a close association between maternal thyroid function and birth outcomes, no clear conclusion has been reached. We aimed to explore this potential association in a retrospective cohort study.

Methods: This study included 8985 mother-child dyads.