Advancements in maternal–fetal interventions have allowed for direct fetal access, shifting the focus of from maternal health to a on sole fetal/neonatal benefit. Given that access fetus can only be obtained through mother, there are ethical considerations important consider when counseling dyad. The goals range improved survival decreased long-term morbidities and quality life. However, improv...

OBJECTIVE To report the incidence of fetal and maternal complications after selective fetoscopic laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). METHODS A total of 150 cases of TTTS were treated from January 2004 to June 2009 (period 1, 2004-2006, 62 cases; period 2, 2007 to June 2009, 88 cases). Fetal complications (double and single intrauterine fetal death, recurrence of TTTS, ...

INTRODUCTION Mirror syndrome, also referred to as Ballantyne's syndrome, is normally defined as the development of maternal edema in association with fetal hydrops. The incidence of mirror syndrome is low and few cases have been published. We describe a case report in association with fetal Ebstein anomaly and provide a systematic review on the fetal associated conditions, maternal presentation...

INTRODUCTION Anemia is common nutritional deficiency disorder in pregnant women. It important cause of morbidity and mortality among We evaluated women presenting to UCMS-TH with hemoglobin level less than 9 gm/dl reference maternal fetal outcome. MATERIAL AND METHODS Total 255 moderate severe anemia at our hospital were evaluated. Demographic profile patients, outcomes RESULTS Most patients from...

OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain on maternal and fetal complications, and to examine whether Turkish women achieve the recommended gestational weight gain. We also investigated the relationship between pregnancy weight gain and mode of delivery, with an examination of maternal anthropometry.  Methods: A retrospective cross-se...

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is one of the most common medical diseases affecting pregnancy. It is associated with serious maternal and fetal complications, including superimposed pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, premature delivery, placental abruption, and stillbirth. Baseline evaluation as early as possible is important to differentiate women with essential hypertension from thos...

Maternal and fetal risk The pregnancy related changes in intravascular volume, cardiac output, and systemic vascular resistance may result in maternal or fetal deterioration in women with CHD. Pregnancy in women with CHD, not complicated by Eisenmenger syndrome, is associated with low mortality. However, they continue to be at risk for other cardiac complications such as arrhythmia, heart failu...