Medical Complications in Pregnancy
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Preconception, Pregnancy & Birth
Fetal Monitoring
Ultrasound
Interventions for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy
Hajenius PJ, Mol BWJ, Bossuyt PMM, Ankum WM, Van der Veen F
Laparoscopy is effective in removing ectopic pregnancies in the fallopian
tubes but methotrexate is also suitable for some women
C-section Important Risk Factor for Placenta Previa/Abruption
Maternal and Neonatal Outcome in Major Placenta Previa
An article written by Tariq Khashoggi, Arab Board.
Common Peripartum Emergencies
Peripartum emergencies occur in patients with no known risk factors. When the
well-being of the fetus is in question, the fetal heart rate pattern may offer etiologic clues. Article by Elizabeth
H. Morrison, M.S.ED., M.D., Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach, California.
Diabetes in Pregnancy
Various aspects of diabetes in pregnancy are presented. An understanding of the
classification, complications and management of this disease are fundamental to caring for the obstetric patient.
Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Pregnancy. A case report
Van Coevering RJ 2nd, Fisher JE.
Birth Defects Prevention - An Urgent Need for Folic Acid to Prevent Birth Defects!
National Campaign on Folic Acid Beginning January 1999 by the CDC.
In Utero Lysis of Amniotic Bands
An abstract by RA Quintero, WJ Morales, J Phillips, CS Kalter, and JL Angel.
Pregnancy, Trauma
The pregnant trauma patient presents a unique challenge to emergency physicians
because there are 2 patients that need to be cared for. Anatomic and physiologic changes that occur in pregnancy
can mask or mimic injury, making the diagnosis of trauma-related problems more difficult.
Herpes and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant and know you have genital herpes, that fact alone gives you
a significant advantage in protecting your baby. Studies show that most cases of neonatal herpes occur in babies
whose mothers don't have any idea they are infected.
Anemia
During Pregnancy
RxMed provides a clinical explanation of anemia during pregnancy.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
While morning sickness can occur in up to 70% of all pregnancies, it is usually
more troublesome than serious. The more severe and disturbing condition, hyperemesis gravidarum, may complicate
up to .3% of pregnancies, causing physiological changes that may effect the mother and fetus. By
Richard Chudacoff, MD
Antimicrobials in Pregnancy
Listing of antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antimycobacterial, and antiviral
agents, along with their FDA pregnancy risk categories.
Preeclampsia Definitions
This list was compiled in 1993 and was then current, but these books and organizations
may have more recent versions of their criteria not reflected here.
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Model of Intrauterine Growth Retardation Caused by Chronic Maternal Undernutrition in the Rat
Effects on the somatotropic axis and postnatal growth.
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