Testing for molecules present in the urine of pregnant women could indicate whether a baby will be born preterm or the fetus will suffer poor growth. New research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine has investigated the levels of the small molecules excreted in urine – metabolites – in early pregnancy. Identifying patterns in the levels of these molecules and their association with a range of birth outcomes could potentially help reduce complications and manage any difficulties, although more work is needed before the findings can be translated to clinical settings.
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