To determine whether placental abnormality (placental abruption or placental previa) during pregnancy predisposes an infant to a high risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the authors conducted a population-based case-control study using 1989-1991 California linked birth and death certificate data. They identified 2,107 SIDS cases, 96% of whom were diagnosed through autopsy. Ten controls...

Background: It seems pregnant women who are young or those who are near menopause have risk for maternal complications of pregnancy. In this study, it was decided to investigate the correlation between the complications of pregnancy and age in Alzahra hospital in Rasht. Materials and Methods: In this survey the maternal complications of pregnancy (cesarien section, pregnancy induced Hypertensio...

The present study evaluated the association between maternal and fetal-neonatal outcome in women with placenta previa (PP) and the site of PP, i.e. low lying, marginal, partial or total. The study group was composed of 154 women (159 newborns) and the control group of 300 woman (305 newborns). Of the various parameters examined, the following 3 were associated with PP localization: advanced mat...

Vasa previa is characterized by the presentation of blood vessels umbilical cord, which pass through amniotic sac over inner eye cervix or in its immediate vicinity (up to 5 cm) and are associated with cord flow front anterior part fetus.Risk factors for Previa placental pathology, particular placenta low location; membranous attachment IVF, presence an additional share dichotomous placenta, as...

Expectant management of fetal death complicated by placenta previa occurring during midtrimester trimester may induce fetal/placental atrophy and decrease uterine blood flow to facilitate vaginal delivery. Our experience with these cases suggests that about 4 weeks of expectant management should be considered as a management strategy.