May-Hegglin anomaly: a case of vaginal delivery when both mother and fetus are affected
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Pregnant women with the May-Hegglin anomaly may have a normal vaginal delivery and no bleeding complications. This condition is characterized by a tendency to bleed and low blood platelet levels. Platelets are blood cells involved in blood clotting. A 31-year-old woman with a history of May-Hegglin anomaly became pregnant. Even though her platelet count was low during the vaginal delivery, she lost little blood and the baby was delivered successfully. The baby was also diagnosed with the syndrome, but did not experience any bleeding abnormalities. Normally, pregnant women with this condition have a cesarean section.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1998
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The role of calcium in health and disease
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Adequate dietary calcium can not only prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures late in life but also hypertension, colon cancer, and premenstrual syndrome. Women taking hormone replacement therapy may need to increase their dietary calcium.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1999
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