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ANTEPARTUM CARE
Antenatal Diagnosis and Early Surgery for Choledochal Cyst: A
Report of Two Cases
Since the advent of routine antenatal sonography to detect
fetal abnormalities, two eases of choledochal cyst have been
found prenatally in our hospital.
Antenatal
Steroid Therapy: Indications, Risks, and Benefits
The purpose of this article is to discuss the impact of
antenatal steroid therapy on neonatal outcomes.
Antepartum Testing
Guidelines from the Inland Northwest Regional Perinatal Center
Abstracts from National Library of
Medicine
Connective
Tissue Disorders and Pregnancy: Recommendations for
Prescribing
Does
an amniotic fluid index of 5 cm necessitate delivery in high-risk pregnancies? A case-control study
Multiple
courses of betamethasone to enhance fetal lung maturation do
not suppress neonatal adrenal response.
Early
risk assessment of severe preeclampsia: Admission battery of symptoms and laboratory tests to predict likelihood
of subsequent significant maternal morbidity
Risk
factors for abruptio placentae and eclampsia: Analysis of 445
consecutively managed women with severe preeclampsia and
eclampsia
Home Uterine Activity Monitoring
Auditory
Evoked Response Test to Evaluate Fetal Health:
A new method to evaluate intrauterine fetal asphyxia.
Center for
Prenatal Diagnosis
Designed to make available obstetric and
gynecologic ultrasound images for professional education and
information. You may want to use these pages for learning
image recognition or to compare with images that you have
obtained. On these pages there are both normal and abnormal
findings as well as some clinical information pertinent to
interpretation / management of the abnormal ones. There are
images from all three trimesters of pregnancy both normal and
abnormal.
The Effect of Antenatal Steroids For Fetal Maturation on
Perinatal Outcomes
National Institutes of Health Consensus Development
Conference Statement February 28-March 2, 1994
Eurofoetus
Eurofoetus is a European Commission funded research group
launching a registry for fetoscopy, and a randomised and
observational study for treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion
syndrome
The
Florida Institute for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
The Florida Institute for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy is a
non-profit organization established to provide patients and
physicians with the latest and most advanced resources in the
field of Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. Many conditions
once thought fatal are treatable including TTTS,acardic twin,
amniotic bands, and fetal bladder obstruction.
Gestational Age Calculator
Gestational
Age
Fetal Cardiac Dimensions Calculator
Guidelines
for Vaccinating Pregnant Women
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices (ACIP)
Intrapartum Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Recommendation from the Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services, Second Edition
Prenatal Disorders, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
New
and Revised Obstetrical Ultrasound Codes for 2003
Most significant of the radiology CPT® coding changes for 2003 were the
revision of the pelvic ultrasound section and the provision of detailed
guidelines for the use of the new and revised obstetrical ultrasound codes. Postpartum Depression
Prenatal
Diagnosis Home Page
This page is designed to provide information for patients,
physicians, and other health care professionals relating to
diagnostic modalities used in Fetal Medicine.
Prenatal-Diagnostics/bionet.diagnostics.prenatal Newsgroup
Archive
A Web front end to the forum with searchable archives.
Pregnancy and the Fetus - CHORUS
CHORUS is based on Fact/File, a radiology hypertext
reference that has been integrated with a clinical radiology
information system (at the University of Chicago) since
1990.
Screening for Chlamydial Infection
Routine testing for Chlamydia trachomatis is recommended for
asymptomatic persons at high risk of infection. Pregnant women
in high risk categories should be tested at the first prenatal
visit.
Screening for D (Rh) Incompatibility
Recommendation from the Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services, Second Edition Prenatal Disorders, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Screening for Down Syndrome
Recommendation from the Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services, Second Edition, Congenital Disorders, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Screening for Neural Tube Defects -- Including Folic Acid/Folate
Prophylaxis
Recommendation from the Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services, Second Edition, Congenital Disorders, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Screening for Preeclampsia
Recommendation from the Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services, Second Edition, Prenatal Disorders, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
Screening Ultrasonography in Pregnancy
Guidelines from the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center
COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY
Safety
of Antidepressant Use in Pregnant and Nursing Women
New research may help physicians who treat depressed
pregnant or nursing women better assess the benefits and risks
of drug and nondrug therapies for both mother and child.
Cancer and Pregnancy
Management
of Breast Cancer During Pregnancy Using a Standardized
Protocol
An article by D. L. Berry, R. L. Theriault, F.
A. Holmes, V. M. Parisi, D. J. Booser, S. E.
Singletary, A. U. Buzdar, & G. N. Hortobagyi
Ectopic Pregnancy
Could
We Treat More Unruptured Ectopic Pregnancies with Intramuscular
Methotrexate?
E. Kucera, M. Schindl, I. Klem, C. Sam, E. Hanzal, H. Kölbl, S.
Leodolter, G. Sliutz
Gynecologic
and Obstetric Investigation
2000;49:6-11
Interventions
for tubal ectopic pregnancy (Cochrane Review)
The surgical approach to a tubal ectopic pregnancy has undergone a significant change in the last decade.
CASE REPORT:
Laparoscopic
management of an ovarian ectopic pregnancy after intracytoplasmic
sperm injection
Blackwell
Synergy, Gynaecological Endoscopy,
Volume
11 Issue 6 Page 455 - December 2002
Laparoscopic Images of Ectopic Tubal Pregnancies
Images from the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago.
Laparoscopic
Management of Tubal Ectopic Pregnancies - The Irish Experience
Abstract from the Irish Medical Journal, Aug. 1997.
The Virtual Naval Hospital Project
Unrupted
Ectopic Pregnancy
&
Ruptured
Ectopic Pregnancy
Emergencies
An overview of some of the most common intrapartum
medical emergencies, including cord prolapse, uterine rupture,
shoulder dystocia, and undiagnosed twin.
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.
Surgical Emergencies in Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Surgical Care of Women in Operational Settings
The need for gynecologic surgery may arise in isolated
settings, or during military operations when consultation is
restricted and medical support limited. At such times,
surgeons of varying experience and training may be required to
perform gynecologic surgery. The Virtual Naval Hospital
Gestational Diabetes
CDC's
Diabetes Program - South Dakota Gestational Diabetes Care
Guidelines
MedlinePlus:
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Gestational
Diabetes - Obstetrics and Gynecology - MedStudents
Daniela Contage Siccardi, Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident
"Gestational diabetes(GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of
variable degree with onset or first recognition during the present
pregnancy."
Group B Strep
Group
B Streptococcal Infections
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterium that
causes illness in newborn babies, pregnant women, the elderly,
and adults with other illnesses, such as diabetes or cancer.
GBS is the most common cause of life-threatening infections in
newborns.
Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease: A Public
Health Perspective
CDC guidelines for prevention of perinatal GBS disease.
Risk Factors for Early-onset Group B Streptococcal Sepsis:
Estimation of Odds Ratios by Critical Literature Review
Abstract from PEDIATRICS Vol. 103 No. 6 June 1999, p. e77
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Emedicine.com
Intrauterine
Growth Retardation
Fetal
Growth Restriction
Sonographic
Diagnosis of Fetal Growth Disorders. - Mintz MC, & Landon MB.
- NCBI
Copyright
© 2005 by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Fetal
Growth and Body Proportion in Preeclampsia - Svein
Rasmussen, MD, PhD and Lorentz M. Irgens, MD, PhD
Psychosocial
and Environmental Pregnancy Risks - Patricia Newcomb, MD, &
Victor Poleshuck, MD
© 1996-2005 eMedicine.com, Inc.
All
Rights Reserved
Placental Abnormalities
Placenta
Previa
Valuable information on this pregnancy complication, including
frequency and mortality rates, differentials, diagnostic
work-ups, and treatments.
Southern
Medical Association
PLACENTA
ACCRETA PERCRETA By:
Fergal D. Malone, MD Originally
published: April 1, 2002
Source:
Contemporary
Ob/Gyn 2002;4:116-142.
Risk
of Hemorrhage and Scarring in Placenta Accreta
American
Academy of Family Physicians - August 1999
Maternal and Neonatal Outcome in Major Placenta
Previa - An article written by Tariq Khashoggi, Arab Board.
Risk factors for post-partum complications occurring after
preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome:
A study in 453 consecutive
pregnancies - Abstract Only
Copyright
© 2005 Elsevier
B.V. All rights reserved. ScienceDirect® is a registered
trademark of Elsevier B.V.
Philippe
Deruelle, Elodie Coudoux,
Anne Ego, Véronique Houfflin-Debarge, Xavier Codaccioni and Damien
Subtil
Clinician
to Clinician: Have you ruled out a placental site nodule?
By:
Ie-Ming Shih, MD., Ruchi Garg, MD., Robert E. Bristow, MD.,
James J.Russell, MD.
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia
Definitions
This list was compiled in 1993, these books and organizations may have more recent versions of
their criteria not reflected here.
Screening for Preeclampsia - Guide to Clinical Preventive
Services
Screening for preeclampsia with blood pressure measurement
is recommended for all pregnant women at the first prenatal
visit and periodically throughout the remainder of pregnancy.
General Complications
Abdominal defects
Discussion regarding the two most common defects:
gastroschisis and omphalocele.
Abiding
Hearts, Inc.
Gives support and encouragement to parents, grandparents,
caregivers and friends when parents are continuing their
pregnancy after adverse prenatal diagnosis. (Fatal or non-fatal
birth defects) Offers pregnancy management information
Anemia During Pregnancy
RxMed provides a clinical explanation of anemia during
pregnancy.
Anencephaly Support Foundation
A non-profit foundation dedicated to serving parents,
families and the educational and medical communities.
Antimicrobials in Pregnancy
Listing of antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic,
antimycobacterial, and antiviral agents, along with their FDA
pregnancy risk categories.
Brachial Plexus Injuries in the Newborn
Information from Neonatology On the Web
The Center
for Prenatal Diagnosis (An excellent site offering a wide range of
information)
Transabdominal
Cerclage &
Prenatal
Diagnosis Case Studies:
- Pallister-Killian Syndrome
- Trisomy 13
- Achondrogenesis, Type II
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type I
Connective Tissue Disorders and Pregnancy: Recommendations for
Prescribing
Abstract from the Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Folic Acid Helps Prevent Some
Birth Defects
"Although we do not know the cause of most
birth defects, the good news is that we know how to prevent some birth
defects"
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
The Florida Institute for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
The Florida Institute for Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy is a
non-profit organization established to provide patients and
physicians with the latest and most advanced resources in the
field of Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. Many conditions
once thought fatal are treatable including TTTS,acardic twin,
amniotic bands, and fetal bladder obstruction.
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.
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
Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy
Outline of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy by Dr.
Velumagan.
Medical Complications in Pregnancy
A patient with pre-existing medical diseases during
pregnancy presents a particular challenge to the obstetrician.
Article by R. J. Blaskiewicz, M.D.
Neonatology On the Web
Pregnancy
Complications Listing from
HON
Conditions or pathological processes
associated with pregnancy. They can occur during or after pregnancy,
and range from minor discomforts to serious diseases that require
medical interventions. They include diseases in pregnant females, and
pregnancies in females with diseases.
Shoulder Dystocia
The site covers all aspects of shoulder dystocia and
brachial plexus injuries. It explores in particular depth the
evidence for and against the predictability and the
preventability of shoulder dystocia based on a review of over
258 articles. The site also includes excellent graphics
illustrating various aspects of shoulder dystocia and the
injuries that may be associated with it.
Teen Sex and Pregnancy
Each year, almost one million teenage women -11% of all
women aged 15-19 and 20% of those who have had sexual
intercourse - become pregnant. A fact sheet provided by The Alan
Guttmacher Institute (AGI).
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