This study was aimed to investigate the impact of maternal obesity on mothers and their neonatal health. Our study population consisted of 157 women with completed singleton pregnancies, which included both obese (Body mass index, BMI > or =30) and non-obese women (BMI < 30). Data were collected from case histories, and ante- and postnatal records at the tertiary hospital in Astana, Kazakhstan ...

Background: Untreated maternal phenylketonuria or hyperphenylalaninemia may result in nonphenylketonuric offspring with neonatal sequelae, especially intellectual disability, microcephaly, and congenital heart disease (CHD). Dietary treatment to control phenylalanine concentrations can prevent these sequelae. Objective: We aimed to present an overview of reported pregnancy complications and neo...

Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative outcomes neonatal versus delayed repair rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistulae using a multi-center pediatric colorectal specific database. We hypothesized that incidence 30-day complications is not significantly different between these two surgical treatment strategies. Methods performed retrospective, observational Pediatr...

introduction: neonatal jaundice has a significant prevalence, and in severe cases, causes permanent neurological sequela. many studies have carried out on neonatal jaundice and its predisposing and exacerbating factors. on the other hand, delivery method (cesarean vs vaginal) has been suggested as a predisposing factor for many of neonatal complications in many studies. the aim of this study is...

Abstract Background The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of alcohol use identified as a risk factor during pregnancies by antenatal care providers, resulting in live births British Columbia (BC) and examine associations between use, adverse neonatal outcomes, pregnancy complications. Methods This population-based cross-sectional utilized linked obstetrical records within BC Perina...

umbilical and supraumbilical catheter insertion is a common procedure performed in the nicu. it is a safe and usually easy procedure devoid of serious mishaps, morbidity and mortality. complications such as hemorrhage, infection, hernia, evisceration, omphalitis, portal vein thrombosis and portal hypertension may occur after umbilical catheter insertion. other uncommon and rare complications re...

drug abuse in pregnancy is not uncommon, and the use of illicit opioids during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. the aim of the study was to assess neonatal outcome of pregnancy with maternal addiction. materials and methods:   in this cohort study we assessed 100 pregnant women 15 -49 years old. to identify drug exposure was used self- questionnaire (self-repo...

BACKGROUND Untreated maternal phenylketonuria or hyperphenylalaninemia may result in nonphenylketonuric offspring with neonatal sequelae, especially intellectual disability, microcephaly, and congenital heart disease (CHD). Dietary treatment to control phenylalanine concentrations can prevent these sequelae. OBJECTIVE We aimed to present an overview of reported pregnancy complications and neo...

(Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2021;100:489–496. doi: 10.1111/aogs.14028. Epub November 2, 2020) Obesity, increased pregnancy body mass index (BMI), and past complications are associated with future adverse short- long-term maternal neonatal outcomes. Gestational diabetes (GDM), gestational hypertension (GH), preeclampsia (PE) common pregnancy-associated complications. Recurrence of these increase...