Maternal hemodynamic evaluation in anemic patients: a useful tool to possibly prevent maternal-fetal complications

EVALUATION OF FREQUENCY OF MATERNAL AND FETAL COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH PREECLAMPSIA ADMITTED TO MOTAHHARI HOSPITAL IN URMIA IN 2019

Background & Aims: Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications of pregnancy. Preeclampsia can lead to dysfunction of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, leading to maternal and fetal complications. In this study, we intended to examine the various complications that occur in the mother and fetus due to preeclampsia. Materials & Methods: In the present study, the res...

Recognizing and managing complications to prevent maternal deaths.

THE goal of all labor and delivery units and of birthing centers is a safe birth for both newborn and mother. Yet, an examination of current statistics raises significant questions about whether that aim is being achieved. A report released this year found that more than 2 women die of pregnancy-related causes every day in the United States, with the maternal mortality ratio doubling from 6.6 d...

[Maternal complications following endoscopic surgeries in fetal Medicine].

PURPOSE To describe the maternal complications due to therapeutic endoscopic procedures in fetal Medicine performed at an university center in Brazil. METHODS Retrospective observational study including patients treated from April 2007 to May 2010 who underwent laser ablation of placental vessels (LAPV) for severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS); fetal tracheal occlusion (FETO) and endo...

Maternal and fetal complications of the hypothyroidism-related pregnancy.

Thyroid pathology worsens during pregnancy. Hypothyroidism can be pre-existent or may begin during pregnancy period. Most of the patients who presented hypothyroidism during pregnancy have a history of thyroid disease for which they have undergone treatment (medical, surgical or radioisotopes). Hypothyroidism is difficult to be diagnosed during pregnancy as the signs can belong to pregnancy its...

A maternal duty to protect fetal health?