OBJECTIVE We explored the association between clinical parameters at admission and the subsequent development of major maternal complications or adverse infant outcome in women with hypertensive complications of pregnancy remote from term. STUDY DESIGN We drew data from a randomized trial of temporizing management in 216 patients with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets syndr...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate maternal and neonatal complications and pregnancy outcomes of twin pregnancies. MATERIAL AND METHOD The retrospective analysis included data on the twin pregnancies delivered at Ramathibodi Hospital between January 1995 and December 2000. The data retrieved from the medical records included demographic data, complications of pregnancy, and maternal and neonatal outcomes...

Complications of induced abortion remain high in developing countries and among the leading causes of maternal mortality especially in Nigeria where abortion law is restrictive. Objective is to determine the prevalence, socio-demographic characteristics, complications of induced abortion and the contribution of induced abortion to maternal mortality in our center. This was a retrospective study...

BACKGROUND Elective caesarean section has replaced vaginal delivery for term breech foetuses due to fear of complications of vaginal breech delivery. This increasing rate of caesarean section worldwide is alarming. It has not only led to increase in adverse consequences in subsequent pregnancies and future fertility but also loss of skills for vaginal breech delivery. This study was conducted t...

Screening examination for maternal, especially serum, is a non-invasive of the fetus’s condition. During pregnancy, screening examinations are performed in women recommended ultrasonography (USG), amniocentesis, or other obstetric interventions. There three markers maternal serum screening: alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and unconjugated estriol. Maternal alpha-fetoprote...

Introduction: Twin pregnancy is associated with more pregnancy complications and poorer pregnancy outcome than singleton pregnancy. Aim: To evaluate the maternal and fetal complications in twin pregnancies. Materials and methods: 300 Twin Pregnancies were studied over a period of 16 months from 200607 to evaluate complications to the mother and both fetuses. Data obtained at the time of deliver...

Introduction: Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is a grave obstetrical emergency. Maternal and perinatal complications in APH are anemia, malpresentatons, postpartum hemorrhage, shock, low birth weight, intrauterine death, and birth asphyxia. Aims And Objectives: Aims of the present study were to find the demographic profile, type of APH, maternal and perinatal complications. Patients And Methods: It...