Abnormal liver chemistries seen in approximately 3-5% of pregnancies can represent benign processes that will not alter the course of pregnancy, however, can also be a manifestation of life-threatening problems that warrant urgent intervention. Liver disease in pregnancy can be broadly divided into three categories: liver disease that is unique to pregnancy (which will be the focus of this syll...

background: iron deficiency is the most frequent cause of nutrition problems around the world. this investigation performed in order to determine the prevalence of iron deficiency in the last three months of pregnancy in women who referred to the kerman health centers, in 1999. methods: the sample size was estimated 350 based on a pilot study. the sampling technique was cluster random sampling ...

BACKGROUND There is ample evidence from observational prospective studies that maternal depression or anxiety during pregnancy is a risk factor for adverse psychosocial outcomes in the offspring. However, to date no previous study has demonstrated that treatment of depressive or anxious symptoms in pregnancy actually could prevent psychosocial problems in children. Preventing psychosocial probl...

background: endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory gynecologic disease. problems associated with endometriosis include dysmenorrhea dyspareunia and infertility. while endometriosis does not generally cause complications during pregnancy endometriosis clearly causes complications before pregnancy. cases: we report four patients with endometriosis who developed a hemoperitoneum during pregnancy ...

BACKGROUND Airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are pollutants generated by combustion of fossil fuel and other organic material. Both prenatal PAH exposure and maternal psychological distress during pregnancy have each been associated with neurodevelopmental problems in children. The goal was to evaluate potential interactions between prenatal exposure to airborne PAHs and maternal...

BACKGROUND Maternal prenatal folate status has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, but the association with child emotional and behavioral problems is unclear. OBJECTIVES We assessed the association of maternal folate status during pregnancy with child emotional and behavioral problems. Also, we examined whether any association between folate status and child problems is a consequenc...

BACKGROUND physical problems during pregnancy including Anxiety disorders form a large share of health problems. On the other hand, healthy relationship and communication skills are vital to raise a family. For couples who enjoy communication skills, parenthood will be the best and most pleasant experiences in their lives. High levels of positive communication will lead to couples and their chi...