fetal distress/obesity

Early morning ketonuria, as judged by Ketostix testing, occurred in 19% of urine samples from insulin-independent diabetic pregnant women eating 1000 calorie diets, in 14% from diabetics on higher calorie diets, and in 7% of urines from nondiabetic pregnant women. Ketostix test was never found to be

OBJECTIVE This study looked at the association between caesarean section (CS) and Body Mass Index (BMI) in primigravidas compared with multigravidas. METHODS We enrolled women at their convenience, in the first trimester after an ultrasound examination confirmed an ongoing pregnancy. Weight and

OBJECTIVE Introduction: Maternal obesity is a serious problem in obstetric-gynecological practice in the world. Pathophysiological changes create conditions for obstetric and perinatal complications, the most important complications of which is gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia,

BACKGROUND The prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnant women has increased during the last decades (in our examination period from 10.9 to 29.8 %). Maternal obesity is a risk factor for pregnancy, delivery and the newborn. Does the neonatal outcome of pregnancies with maternal overweight

The anaesthetic and surgical problems associated with Caesarean section in eight grossly obese patients (weight 150-204 kg) are described. In addition to an increase in the frequency and severity of the complications of obesity, those weighing more than 150 kg present a panniculus which may weigh 70

OBJECTIVE To estimate whether weight loss or low gestational weight gain in class I-III obese women is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with gestational weight gain within the new Institute of Medicine recommendations. METHODS This was a population-based cohort study,

OBJECTIVE We sought to describe the peripartum outcome of women weighing >300 pounds (135 kg) who were candidates for trial of labor after a prior cesarean delivery. METHODS All pregnant women who weighed in excess of 300 pounds and had a prior cesarean delivery were included in this prospective

We have studied the deliveries of 198 large fetuses over a period of 3 years between 1st January 1987 and 31st December 1989 in the University Hospital of Poitiers. By large fetus we mean the delivery of a child of 4,000 grammes or more. This occurs in 4.5% of deliveries. The following risk factors

OBJECTIVE To investigate risk factors for brachial plexus palsy in newborns. We analyzed 45 544 live-born children, born over a nine-year period from January 1, 1996 to December 31, 2004. METHODS The analysis was retrospective and based on the medical documentation of the Clinic for Gynecology and

OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors and outcomes associated with a short umbilical cord. METHODS We conducted a population-based case-control study using linked Washington State birth certificate-hospital discharge data for singleton live births from 1987 to 1998 to assess the association between

OBJECTIVE The rate of cesarean sections has been rapidly increased in the last few decades in all the developing as well as developed countries. The rate of cesarean sections determined by the World Health Organization has been crossed by many countries, like Brazil, India, China, USA, Australia,

OBJECTIVE This case report describes the use of a Laryngeal Mask Airway in a morbidly obese parturient with the H.E.L.L.P. syndrome. An urgent Caesarean section was required because of vaginal bleeding and fetal distress. METHODS The patient was a 32 year old G3, T1, P1, L1 who presented with