Coagulation Problems during Pregnancy

Coagulation problems in human pregnancy.

Coagulation problems in pregnancy are primarily associated with overactivity of the intrinsic clotting system. This accounts for the increased incidence of thrombo-embolism during pregnancy. Where specific obstetric complications cause clotting problems the common underlying feature is usually placental pathology as in abruptio placentae, pre-eclampsia or hydatidiform mole. Abnormal activation ...

Hepatic problems during pregnancy.

The liver is one of many organs affected by the physiological changes occurring during gestation. Hepatic excretion of bilirubins may be impaired in the second half of normal pregnancy. However, the liver tests are usually normal. Abnormal liver tests can be found in about 10% of pregnancies. Severe liver disease complicates pregnancy in only 0.1% of the cases. Among the serious liver enzyme ab...

Anti-Coagulation During Pregnancy in Women with Mechanical Heart Valves: A Prospective Study

Coagulation in pregnancy.

The coagulation system undergoes significant change during pregnancy. The clinician caring for the parturient must understand these changes, particularly when the parturient has a pre-existing haematological condition. Because many haematological conditions are rare, there often is limited information to guide the obstetric and anaesthetic management of these parturients.

Psychological Problems during Advance Stage of Pregnancy

Background: Physical changes can be seen throughout the pregnancy along with mood swings and other psychological or emotional reaction. Advance stage of pregnancy mainly during third trimester may affect more the women psychologically. Purpose: Present study was conducted to expand the limited knowledge base regarding the potential psychological problems faced by women during the third trimeste...