Periconceptional alcohol consumption causes fetal growth restriction and increases glycogen accumulation in the late gestation rat placenta
Introduction Alcohol consumption is a common social practice among women of
childbearing age. With 50% of pregnancies being unplanned, many embryos are exposed to
alcohol prior to pregnancy recognition and formation of the placenta. The effects of
periconceptional (PC) alcohol exposure on the placenta are unknown. Methods Sprague-
Dawley rats were exposed to alcohol (12.5% v/v ad libitum) from 4 days prior to 4 days after
conception and effects on placental growth, morphology and gene/protein expression …
childbearing age. With 50% of pregnancies being unplanned, many embryos are exposed to
alcohol prior to pregnancy recognition and formation of the placenta. The effects of
periconceptional (PC) alcohol exposure on the placenta are unknown. Methods Sprague-
Dawley rats were exposed to alcohol (12.5% v/v ad libitum) from 4 days prior to 4 days after
conception and effects on placental growth, morphology and gene/protein expression …
