Mid-trimester maternal serum and amniotic fluid biomarkers for the prediction of preterm delivery and intrauterine growth retardation

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 1540-1546 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Seval Ozgu-Erdinc ◽  
Sabri Cavkaytar ◽  
Ayla Aktulay ◽  
Umran Buyukkagnici ◽  
Salim Erkaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Preterm Delivery ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Maternal Serum ◽  
Intrauterine Growth

Outcome in Infants Born to Mothers With Unexplained Elevations of Maternal Serum α-Fetoprotein

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 582-586
Author(s):  
Barbara K. Burton ◽  
Robert G. Dillard
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Neural Tube ◽  
Neural Tube Defect ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Maternal Serum ◽  
Placental Barrier ◽  
Intrauterine Growth

The outcome in infants without fetal neural tube defect born to mothers with elevated maternal serum α-fetoprotein was studied. Elevated maternal serum α-fetoprotein with normal amniotic fluid α-fetoprotein was found to be associated with an increased incidence of intrauterine growth retardation and nonneural tube congenital anomalies. There was no increased incidence of developmental disabilities in infants born to mothers with elevated maternal serum α-fetoprotein. It is speculated that adverse events occurring early in gestation may simultaneously result in congenital anomalies and subsequently elevated maternal serum α-fetoprotein, perhaps through disruption of the normal placental barrier between the fetal and maternal circulations.

Amniotic fluid catecholamines and metabolites in intrauterine growth retardation

1981 ◽  
Vol 141 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter A. Divers ◽  
Mahlon M. Wilkes ◽  
Ari Babaknia ◽  
Lyndon M. Hill ◽  
Edward J. Quilligan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth

scholarly journals Oligohydramnios and fetal outcome in term pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-353
Author(s):  
Hazha Ibrahim ◽  
Zainab Zween
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Amniotic Fluid ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Perinatal Morbidity ◽  
Amniotic Fluid Index ◽  
Intrauterine Growth

Background and objective: Oligohydramnios is defined as an amniotic fluid index less than 5th centile for gestation. It presents a threat to the fetus and has been correlated with increased risk of intrauterine growth retardation, meconium aspiration syndrome, severe birth asphyxia, low APGAR scores, and congenital abnormalities. It is associated with perinatal morbidity and mortality and maternal morbidity in a significant number of cases. Therefore, early detection of oligohydramnios and its management is important. This study aimed to determine the perinatal and maternal outcomes in oligohydramnios. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was carried out at the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil from March 2018 to March 2019. A total of 300 patients were recruited, including 150 pregnant women with oligohydramnios and 150 with normal amniotic fluid index. Results: There was a significant difference between the oligohydramnios group and the comparison group in relation to parity and gestational age. Oligohydramnios was more among primigravids. The rate of cesarean section was higher in oligohydramnios group compared to the comparison group. Intrauterine growth retardation among oligohydramnios group was 13%. Oligohydramnios was associated with birth weight <2500 gm (21.3%). Conclusion: Antepartum diagnosis of severe oligohydramnios at term was associated with an increased cesarean section rate, a higher rate of admission of neonatal care unit, and low birth weight. Therefore, antepartum oligohydramnios is associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. Keywords: Amniotic fluid index; Maternal outcome; Fetal outcome; Oligohydramnios.

scholarly journals Malaria Infection during Pregnancy: Intrauterine Growth Retardation and Preterm Delivery in Malawi

1999 ◽  
Vol 179 (6) ◽  
pp. 1580-1583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy D. Sullivan ◽  
Thomas Nyirenda ◽  
Timothy Cullinan ◽  
Terrie Taylor ◽  
Sioban D. Harlow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Delivery ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth
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