Introduction Low birth weight (LBW) is the most common cause of neonatal death in developing countries. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with low birth weight in Ardabil, Iranfrom 2010 to 2011.Methods In a case–control study all live newborns were weighted without clothing using a standard calibrated scale. Gestational age was calculated usi...

Abstract We spend one-third of our lives in sleep, yet the core function it still remains an enigma due to underlying complex neural processing this altered state consciousness. Sleep requirement varies with phase development. Neonates spent about 85% their time which is polyphasic nature. Gradually, pattern takes shape a monophasic sleep adolescents and adults, changing micro- macroarchitectur...

OBJECTIVE Much controversy still exists about maternal-to-infant transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, specifically about the magnitude of the risk and the route and timing of such vertical transmission. This prospective cohort study examines the risk of vertical transmission of maternal HPV in each trimester of pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN One hundred fifty three healthy pregnant ...

objective: maternal hypovitaminosis d may impair fetal growth and cause adverse pregnancy outcomes including intrauterine growth restriction and neonatal low birth weight. the aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between maternal vitamin d status and neonate’s birth weight. materials and methods: a cross-sectional, descriptive analytical study was carried out in the nursery ward of...

We investigated the influence of maternal salt restriction during mating or gestation on birth rate and offspring growth in Dahl salt-sensitive rats (DS). DS were divided into 5 groups: DS fed a low-salt (0.3% NaCl, w/w) (DS-low) or high-salt (4% NaCl, w/w) diet (DS-high) during mating and DS-high or DS-low during gestation, and DS fed regular chow (0.75% NaCl, w/w) (DS-regular) throughout mati...

Objectives: The aim was to make a review on COVID-19 during pregnancy help in establishment of management plans for pregnant women with corona virus and labour postnatal care the neonates. Methods: Searches were made PubMed detect, recent studies regarding COVID–19 pregnancy. Data taken out from relevant manuscripts. Conclusion: In comparison MERS SARS, seems less lethal, as regard inadequate n...

  Introduction :Jaundice is the most common cause of hospitalization of infants in the first month of life. Delivery and maternal and neonatal risk factors may affect the progression of complications of jaundice. This study aimed to investigate the problems of pregnancy and delivery in neonates with jaundice. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 2796 full term 3 to 29 day infants w...

OBJECTIVE To determine the accuracy of antepartum Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) of < or = 5 cm as a predictor of adverse outcome at birth in high-risk pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit I, Holy Family Hospital and Railway Teaching Hospital Complex, Rawalpindi, from February 2003 to January 2004. METHODOLOGY One hundred...