HELLP syndrome (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, GOT > 70 IU and LDH > 600 UI –and thrombocytopenia, platelets < 100,000/mL–) is a serious complication of preeclampsia (4-15% of cases of severe preeclampsia) and carries a high maternal and fetal mortality (1-25% and 10-60% respectively), mainly because of its complications such as the rupture liver (1). We present a ca...

Morbidly adherent placenta is a rare complication of human placentation that may threaten maternal life due to massive haemorrhage. Its incidence is increasing due to the rising caesarean section rates worldwide. A high degree of clinical suspicion coupled with ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cystoscopy helps in antenatal diagnosis. Elective caesarean hysterectomy with a multid...

Mirror syndrome, also called Ballantyne’s or triple edema syndrome, was described in 1982 by John Ballantyne as a combination ofmaternal edema, fetal and placental hydrops. This syndrome is a complication of fetal hydrops inwhich the maternal edema virtuallymirrors the edema of the fetus. The incidence is not clear since it is a rare disease, often underdiagnosed.1–3 Fetal hydrops of any etiolo...

Contracted pelvis though a rare entity in industrialized world, is still prevalent in some developing countries. Obstructed labour is the most common complication associated with contracted pelvis which leads to increased incidence of perinatal and maternal morbidity as well as mortality. This case is reported here as these women had three previous normal deliveries and had obstructed labour in...

Spontaneous hemopertitoneum in pregnancy (SHiP) is a rare but potential catastrophic complication with high maternal and fetal mortality. The main cause of morbidity and mortality is delayed diagnosis and treatment. In this paper we will document the findings of an interesting case managed in our unit. We also discuss the etiology, diagnosis and management of this condition with high potential ...

Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is a life-threatening complication in pregnant women with mechanical prosthetic heart valves. Thrombolytic therapy (TT) has evolved as an effective treatment alternative to surgery, which is associated with very high maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity in these patients. Acute ischemic stroke may rarely occur during TT for PVT. Here, we present a pregnan...

INTRODUCTION Birth preparedness and complication readiness have been considered as comprehensive strategy aimed at promoting the timely utilization of skilled maternal health care. However, its status and affecting factors have not been well studied at different levels in the study area. Thus, this study was aimed to fill this gap by conducting community based study. METHODS A cross-sectional...

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a major complication of human pregnancy. The oral clearance (CL) of glyburide, an oral antidiabetic drug, increases 2-fold in pregnant women during late gestation versus nonpregnant controls. In this study, we examined gestational age-dependent changes in maternal-fetal pharmacokinetics (PK) of glyburide and metabolites in a pregnant mouse model. Nonpregnant and...

Abstract Background Abruptio placentae is a complication of pregnancy that can lead to uterine rupture, increasing maternal and fetal mortality, especially when there lack medical outreach in remote areas. Case presentation We present two deaths due rupture term consequent abruptio placentae. In one case, the uterus ruptured at previous lower segment Caesarean section (LSCS) scar site another o...

Background. Every life aspect and group of the community have changed during COVID-19 pandemic, including pregnant, childbirth, postpartum woman. Pandemic occurred in 2020-2021. Maternal mortality East Java Province was highest Indonesia pandemic. Objective. This study analyzed effect spatial determinants that consist antenatal, post-partum care on maternal Pandemic. Methods. used a crossection...