Abstract Background Being one of the most common indications labor induction, postdate pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. In this study we aimed compare vaginal misoprostol with intracervical Foley catheter (FC) for cervical ripening in primigravid women. Methods This randomized clinical trial included 120 women aged 18–35 years singleton, pregnancies, Bishop score ...

The specifics of the diet (available at tinyurl.com/brewer diet) were compiled by Dr. Tom Brewer, an obstetrician, after years of studying research on the effects of nutrition in pregnancy. He lived to see his philosophy used to prevent or treat various complications of pregnancy, including pregnancyinduced hypertension, pathological edema, eclampsia (toxemia), pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, pr...

Chylous ascites has multiple etiologies including malignancies, liver cirrhosis, intraperitoneal infections, and trauma. It is rarely reported in pregnancy. We report a case of chylous ascites noted at the time of cesarean section performed at 35 weeks of gestation on a patient with preeclampsia and suspected placental abruption. The diagnosis and treatment of chylous ascites as well as the pre...

The detrimental effects of active smoking upon pregnancy are well documented and unequivocal, providing a framework for investigating the effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure upon reproduction and development. Maternal active smoking adversely affects fetal growth and is associated with decreased BW, small for gestational age babies, preterm deliveries (especially prior to 33 w...

Determining the optimal timing for induction of labor is critical in minimizing the risks to maternal and fetal health. While data are available to guide us in some clinical situations, such as hypertension and diabetes, many gaps in knowledge still exist in others, including cholestasis of pregnancy, fetal anomalies, and placental abruption. This review of the currently available literature as...

Injuries unique to pregnant occupants involved in motor-vehicle crashes include placental abruption, uterine rupture or laceration, and direct fetal injury. The mechanisms and characteristics of these injuries are discussed using examples from a literature review and from recent investigations of crashes involving pregnant occupants. In addition, a review of the relationship between the pregnan...

The specifics of the diet (available at tinyurl.com/brewer diet) were compiled by Dr. Tom Brewer, an obstetrician, after years of studying research on the effects of nutrition in pregnancy. He lived to see his philosophy used to prevent or treat various complications of pregnancy, including pregnancyinduced hypertension, pathological edema, eclampsia (toxemia), pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, pr...