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Showing 1 to 13 of 13 for “"Complications of pregnancy"”.
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A study of vascular reactivity in women with pre-eclampsia using laser doppler fluximetry
Pre-eclampsia (PE) and eclampsia are severe complications of pregnancy of unknown aetiology. Laser Doppler fluximetry, a novel in-vivo technique, was used to assess cutaneous vascular reactivity in normotensive and pre-eclamptic women throughout pregnancy. The veno-arteriolar reflex was used as an …
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The impact of maternal obesity on vascular and metabolic function throughout pregnancy.
Maternal obesity increases the risk of numerous maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy. Women were recruited at booking for antenatal care. Each subject was examined in the first, Second and third trimester of pregnancy as well as twelve weeks post partum. Using non invasive techniques …
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Factors influencing utilization of birth preparedness and complication readness among antenatal women in Monze
… and her family prepare for normal birth and for complications that may arise during pregnancy and childbirth (MoH, 2004). Birth Preparedness and Complication readiness (BPCR) strategy was introduced in order to help pregnant women receive care from a skilled provider during childbirth and prevent …
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An Evaluation Plan for a Parent Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. In 2010 alone the cost of these pregnancies was estimated to be $21 billion. The problem is further compounded when dealing with teenage pregnancy. These include a higher risk for medical complications of pregnancy, a decreased …
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Skirtingų fizinio aktyvumo formų efektyvumas nėščiųjų diabeto kontrolei: išplėstinė literatūros apžvalga /
Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine Health Science Institute Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Bachelor’s Degree of Physiotherapy EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON THE CONTROL OF DIABETES IN PREGNANCY: AN EXTENDED LITERATURE REVIEW Physiotherapy …
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Effect of Inflammation in Pregnancy on Maternal and Offspring Cardiovascular Systems
Complications of pregnancy are often characterised by abnormal inflammation during gestation and are associated with an increased risk of future maternal and offspring cardiovascular disease (CVD). Murine studies have revealed that inflammatory pregnancies are associated with the acquisition of …
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Die Evaluierung der Dopplersonographie der Aa. uterinae in der 19.-24. Woche zur Vorhersage von Schwangerschaftskomplikationen
… ultrasonography, uterine artery, hypertension in pregnancy, notch Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the screening potential of routine uterine arterial Doppler ultrasonography as a predictor of adverse outcome of pregnancy. Methods: All women (n=602) with unselected pregnancies …
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Nurses' experiences and decision making at triage when women with miscarriage present to the Emergency Department
… requiring assessment and treatment. The role of the triage nurse in New Zealand is to made quick decisions using a triage scale, currently the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS), to determine urgency at which the patient should be assessed by a doctor and commence treatment. Miscarriage is a …
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Characterization of the expression of angiogenic factors in the feline placenta during development and in feline cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Throughout gestation, the blood vessel network of the placenta is formed sequentially by processes known as vasculogenesis and angiogenesis, which together meet the needs of the growing fetus. Normal placental angiogenesis is critical to support adequate fetal growth and assure the health of the …
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The impact of pregnancy and birth complications on long-term maternal mental health
Background and aims Pregnancy and birth complications, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), preterm birth, haemorrhage in pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and pregnancy losses, have been linked to an increased risk of maternal mental health disorders, particularly …
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Assessment of the barriers to the utilization of antenatal care services in Kazungula district, Zambia
… women and over 5000 newborn babies die daily of preventable causes and over 90% of these deaths occur in developing world. An estimated 358000 maternal deaths occurred worldwide in 2008 with developing countries accounting for 99%. In Zambia, maternal mortality ratio has been estimated to be …