Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the changes in static balance during three trimesters pregnancy. Methods: Nineteen pregnant women who were first trimester pregnancy included study. assessment performed with Biodex-BioSwayTM Balance System. assessed Postural Stability Test, Limits Test (LOS) and Modified Clinical Sensory Integration (mCTSIB). Measurements repeated 1st (10-12 week...

The changes of physiological and morphological during pregnancy could lead to gait pattern’s changes. The aim of this study was to analysis the variation of pregnancy gait balance. Sixteen healthy pregnant women by choosing were performed during the second and third trimesters and again post-partum. Novel EMED was used for measuring the trajectory of the centre of pressure (COP). The results re...

OBJECTIVE The epiphyses ossification centers appear late in gestation, when traditional biometric measurements are the least accurate, and they can be useful in determining third trimesters gestational age. To evaluate fetal distal femoral epiphysis (DFE) size in various ages of gestation and establish a reference chart for Iranian population. MATERIALS & METHODS DFE diameter was measured in ...

Pregnancy or gestation is a physiological condition in which various changes occur. Although pregnancy normal phenomenon, several hematological parameters are varied to fulfill the needs of developing fetus. Sometimes becomes complicated due these changes. Objective: To determine profile healthy pregnant females. Methods: 180 females aged 21 34 participated this study and were placed first, sec...

The study by Jimenez-Solem, along with 2 other important cohort studies (1, 2), provide reasonable data to guide SSRI medication choice for this population. Based on the existing evidence, paroxetine should definitely be avoided. Its use has been associated with congenital, especially cardiac, malformations (1, 2). One could also make a tentative case to be cautious about using citalopram, and ...

Background and Objectives: several investigations have been done to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on fetal and maternal health, which have all led to controversial results. The role of Ramadan fasting time in birth weight is still unclear. This study evaluated the effect of fasting at different periods of pregnancy on birth weight. Methods: 250 pregnant women fasting at least one day d...