OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between alexithymia and perinatal depressive symptoms and the stability of the alexithymia construct in a sample of low-income, predominantly Latina women during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. METHODS Seventy-seven pregnant women completed self-report questionnaires and were classified as "high risk" or "low risk"...

Prenatal screening tests are frequently requested for chromosomal abnormalities. Placental pathologies in early pregnancy may be overlooked, especially in partial molar pregnancy. We are reporting an incorrect preliminary diagnosed case with an increased risk of Down syndrome in her first-trimester screening test due to partial molar pregnancy.

This prospective study was carried out in a service hospital, with the aim to study the prevalence and incidence of depression in pregnancy and postpartum period. Eighty Four consecutive patients attending the antenatal outpatient in the Obstetrics & Gynaecology department in their last trimester of pregnancy were recruited for the study. They were assessed on Beck Depression Inventory thrice v...

Executive summary of recommendations Recommendations for thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy All women should undergo a documented assessment of risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) (listed in Table 1, Figure 1 and Appendix III) in early pregnancy or before pregnancy. This assessment should be repeated if the woman is admitted to hospital for any reason or develops other intercurrent p...

BACKGROUND Despite impressive improvements in maternal survival throughout the world, rates of antepartum complications remain high. These conditions also contribute to high rates of perinatal deaths, which include stillbirths and early neonatal deaths, but the extent is not well studied. This study examines patterns of antepartum complications and the risk of perinatal deaths associated with s...

the purpose of this study was to investigate and compare whether the explant supernatants prepared from endometrial tissues during the proliferative phase, secretory phase and early pregnancy differ in immunosuppressive activity. specimens of nonpregnant endometrium from hysterectomies and normal first trimester decidua following elective aspiration termination of pregnancy were obtained. super...

BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or habitual snoring is known to be associated with impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes among both men and non-pregnant women. We examined the association of habitual snoring during early pregnancy with risk of impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS A cohort of 1,579 women was interviewed during earl...

Cesarean scar ectopic pregnancy is one of the rarest all increase in number cesarean section leads to pregnancy. Early diagnosis and prompt management help reducing mortality morbidity occuring due We are reporting a rare case G5P3L3D1 with period gestation 7 weeks 3 days previous 4 deliveries by section. life threatening as they pose great risk maternal hemorrhage patient vital stable managed ...

Executive summary of recommendations Recommendations for thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy All women should undergo a documented assessment of risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) (listed in Table 1, Figure 1 and Appendix III) in early pregnancy or before pregnancy. This assessment should be repeated if the woman is admitted to hospital for any reason or develops other intercurrent p...

Executive summary of recommendations Recommendations for thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy All women should undergo a documented assessment of risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) (listed in Table 1, Figure 1 and Appendix III) in early pregnancy or before pregnancy. This assessment should be repeated if the woman is admitted to hospital for any reason or develops other intercurrent p...