Predictors of neonatal outcome in women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia between 24 and 33 weeks' gestation

Article Abstract:

Babies with intrauterine growth restriction will have the worst outcomes if they must be delivered prematurely because the mother has preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy that can be treated by delivering the baby. However, a premature delivery can have adverse consequences for the baby.

Care and treatment, Fetus, Fetal growth retardation, Preeclampsia, Premature birth

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Cerebrovascular disorders complicating pregnancy - beyond eclampsia

Article Abstract:

Complications that cause stroke in pregnant women may be misdiagnosed as eclampsia. Researchers reviewed the case histories of 24 women who had strokes from various causes. The assumption that symptoms were due to eclampsia delayed the correct diagnosis in 42% of cases, and patient delay in seeking care caused problems in the same percentage. Maternal death rates and handicap rates were high as were infant death rates due to prematurity. However, earlier diagnosis and care would not have made a difference. Brain imaging studies are recommended when women thought to have eclampsia do not respond to therapy.

Diagnosis, Pregnant women, Eclampsia, Cerebrovascular disease, Cerebrovascular disorders

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Presentation of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women can experience venous thromboembolism at any time during their pregnancy, not just during the third trimester. Venous thromboembolism is a blood clot that forms in veins and travels to another part of the body. Pregnant women with this condition are usually given heparin, but a study of 38 women found that 3 continued to have thromboembolism despite the use of heparin.

Analysis, Thromboembolism, Pregnancy, Complications of, Pregnancy complications

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