Migration distance and maternal resource allocation determine timing of birth in a large herbivore
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3334
Abstract: Abstract Birth timing is a key life‐history characteristic that influences fitness and population performance. For migratory animals, however, appropriately timing birth on one seasonal range may be constrained by events occurring during other parts of… read more here.
Keywords: distance; spring green; birth; migration ... See more keywords
Preterm birth and the timing of puberty: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-017-0976-8
Abstract: BackgroundAn estimated 11% of births occur preterm, and survival is improving. Early studies suggested an association between preterm birth and earlier puberty. Given the adverse outcomes associated with early puberty this could have significant public… read more here.
Keywords: preterm birth; birth; birth timing; timing puberty ... See more keywords
The natural pattern of birth timing and gestational age in the U.S. compared to England, and the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278856
Abstract: Objective To examine cross-national differences in gestational age over time in the U.S. and across three wealthy countries in 2020 as well as examine patterns of birth timing by hour of the day in home… read more here.
Keywords: england netherlands; gestational age; birth timing; age ... See more keywords