Metabolic Changes During Pregnancy: Biomarkers, Metabolomics and Pregnancy Complications

Dear Colleagues,

Pregnancy is characterized by profound metabolic adaptations that support fetal growth and maternal physiological demands. These changes involve complex interactions among glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, inflammatory pathways, hormonal regulation, and placental function. While most metabolic alterations represent normal physiological adaptations, dysregulation of these processes may contribute to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, and other pregnancy-related complications.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for original research articles, reviews, and methodological studies focusing on metabolic changes throughout pregnancy. Topics of interest include metabolomics, lipidomics, glycemic biomarkers, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, placental metabolism, maternal–fetal metabolic interactions, predictive biomarkers, and novel approaches for risk stratification and disease prediction.

We welcome contributions exploring metabolic pathways, biomarker discovery, clinical applications of metabolomic technologies, and translational research that improves our understanding of pregnancy physiology and pathology. Through this collection, we aim to advance knowledge regarding metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and facilitate the development of precision medicine approaches in maternal–fetal health.

Dr. Serenat Eris Yalçin
Prof. Dr. Burcu Dinçgez
Dr. Joanna Smyczyńska
Guest Editors

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