The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine, Volume 23, Issue 10 (2010)

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Review

Review Article
Management of subsequent pregnancy after antepartum stillbirth. A review
Francesca Monari & Fabio Facchinetti
Pages: 1073-1084
Published online: 26 May 2010
AbstractforManagement of subsequent pregnancy after antepartum stillbirth. A review | Full Text | References | PDF (210.4 KB)
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Original Article

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Fragment Bb: evidence for activation of the alternative pathway of the complement system in pregnant women with acute pyelonephritis
Eleazar Soto, Roberto Romero, Edi Vaisbuch, Offer Erez, Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Zhong Dong, Tinnakorn Chaiworapongsa, Lami Yeo, Pooja Mittal & Sonia S. Hassan
Pages: 1085-1090
Published online: 10 Mar 2010
AbstractforFragment Bb: evidence for activation of the alternative pathway of the complement system in pregnant women with acute pyelonephritis | Full Text | References | PDF (204.1 KB)
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Longitudinal study of CD4+ cell counts in HIV-negative pregnant patients
Craig V. Towers, Pamela J. Rumney & Mark G. Ghamsary
Pages: 1091-1096
Published online: 01 Feb 2010
AbstractforLongitudinal study of CD4+ cell counts in HIV-negative pregnant patients | Full Text | References | PDF (361.7 KB)
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Pentraxin 3 in maternal circulation: An association with preterm labor and preterm PROM, but not with intra-amniotic infection/inflammation
Laura Cruciani, Roberto Romero, Edi Vaisbuch, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Tinnakorn Chaiworapongsa, Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Zhong Dong, Sun Kwon Kim, Giovanna Ogge, Lami Yeo, Pooja Mittal & Sonia S. Hassan
Pages: 1097-1105
Published online: 01 Feb 2010
AbstractforPentraxin 3 in maternal circulation: An association with preterm labor and preterm PROM, but not with intra-amniotic infection/inflammation | Full Text | References | PDF (444 KB)
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Randomised trial of assigned mode of delivery after a previous cesarean section – Impact on maternal psychological dynamics
Lai Wa Law, Man Wah Pang, Tony Kwok-Hung Chung, Terence Tzu-Hsi Lao, Dominic Tak-Shing Lee, Tak Yeung Leung, Daljit Singh Sahota & Tze Kin Lau
Pages: 1106-1113
Published online: 21 Jan 2010
AbstractforRandomised trial of assigned mode of delivery after a previous cesarean section – Impact on maternal psychological dynamics | Full Text | References | PDF (504.4 KB)
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General versus spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean sections: effects on neonatal short-term outcome. A prospective randomised study
Alfredo Mancuso, Antonio De Vivo, Annamaria Giacobbe, Valentina Priola, Laura Maggio Savasta, Marianna Guzzo, Dominique De Vivo & Alba Mancuso
Pages: 1114-1118
Published online: 21 Jan 2010
AbstractforGeneral versus spinal anaesthesia for elective caesarean sections: effects on neonatal short-term outcome. A prospective randomised study | Full Text | References | PDF (247.7 KB)
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Maternal and neonatal circulating visfatin concentrations in patients with pre-eclampsia and a small-for-gestational age neonate
Shali Mazaki-Tovi, Edi Vaisbuch, Roberto Romero, Juan Pedro Kusanovic, Tinnakorn Chaiworapongsa, Sun Kwon Kim, Chia-Ling Nhan-Chang, Ricardo Gomez, Zeynep Alpay Savasan, Ichchha Madan, Bo Hyun Yoon, Lami Yeo, Pooja Mittal, Giovanna Ogge, Juan M. Gonzalez & Sonia S. Hassan
Pages: 1119-1128
Published online: 01 Feb 2010
AbstractforMaternal and neonatal circulating visfatin concentrations in patients with pre-eclampsia and a small-for-gestational age neonate | Full Text | References | PDF (470.4 KB)
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Concerns for decreased foetal movements in uncomplicated pregnancies – Increased risk of foetal growth restriction and stillbirth among women being overweight, advanced age or smoking
Julie V. H. Tveit, Eli Saastad, Babill Stray-Pedersen, Per E. Børdahl & Jahn F. Frøen
Pages: 1129-1135
Published online: 17 May 2010
AbstractforConcerns for decreased foetal movements in uncomplicated pregnancies – Increased risk of foetal growth restriction and stillbirth among women being overweight, advanced age or smoking | Full Text | References | PDF (171.3 KB)
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Peripartum intensive care
Richard P. Porreco & Rebecca Barkey
Pages: 1136-1138
Published online: 14 Jun 2010
AbstractforPeripartum intensive care | Full Text | References | PDF (141.8 KB)
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Using 17 α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate to impact rates of recurrent preterm delivery in clinical practice
Andrei Rebarber, Nathan S. Fox, Chad K. Klauser, Niki B. Istwan, Debbie J. Rhea, Gary J. Stanziano & Daniel H. Saltzman
Pages: 1139-1142
Published online: 22 Feb 2010
AbstractforUsing 17 α-hydroxyprogesterone caproate to impact rates of recurrent preterm delivery in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (153.3 KB)
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Obstetrician–gynaecologist knowledge of and access to information about the risks of medication use during pregnancy
Maria A. Morgan, Janet D. Cragan, Robert L. Goldenberg, Sonja A. Rasmussen & Jay Schulkin
Pages: 1143-1150
Published online: 10 Mar 2010
AbstractforObstetrician–gynaecologist knowledge of and access to information about the risks of medication use during pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (180.8 KB)
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Second stage caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in South Africa
Vineshree Govender, Mala Panday & Jagidesa Moodley
Pages: 1151-1155
Published online: 17 Mar 2010
AbstractforSecond stage caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (182 KB)
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Vaginal delivery after Misgav–Ladach cesarean section – Is the risk of uterine rupture acceptable?
Igor Hudić, Zlatan Fatušić, Lejla Kamerić, Mladen Mišić, INDIRA ŠERAK & Anela Latifagić
Pages: 1156-1159
Published online: 19 Jan 2010
AbstractforVaginal delivery after Misgav–Ladach cesarean section – Is the risk of uterine rupture acceptable? | Full Text | References | PDF (148.3 KB)
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Article
Probability of breech presentation and its significance
Slobodan R. Sekulić, Aleksandra Mikov & Đorđe S. Petrović
Pages: 1160-1164
Published online: 16 Mar 2010
AbstractforProbability of breech presentation and its significance | Full Text | References | PDF (216.1 KB)
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Article
Histologic chorioamnionitis and acute neurologic impairment in premature infants
Sanjiv B. Amin & Hongyue Wang
Pages: 1165-1171
Published online: 30 Mar 2010
AbstractforHistologic chorioamnionitis and acute neurologic impairment in premature infants | Full Text | References | PDF (171 KB)
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Article
The circadian rhythm of expression of Bmal1 and Cry1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of preterm neonates
An Chen
Pages: 1172-1175
Published online: 12 Mar 2010
AbstractforThe circadian rhythm of expression of Bmal1 and Cry1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of preterm neonates | Full Text | References | PDF (305.9 KB)
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Placental weight, digitally derived placental dimensions at term and their relationship to birth weight
Sangeeta Pathak, Flora Jessop, Liz Hook, Neil J. Sebire & Christoph C. Lees
Pages: 1176-1182
Published online: 02 Mar 2010
AbstractforPlacental weight, digitally derived placental dimensions at term and their relationship to birth weight | Full Text | References | PDF (399.1 KB)
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Contributions of ischaemic placental disease to preterm birth in twin gestations
Aiyanna Burton & Cande V. Ananth
Pages: 1183-1186
Published online: 01 Feb 2010
AbstractforContributions of ischaemic placental disease to preterm birth in twin gestations | Full Text | References | PDF (183 KB)
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How does maternal obesity affect the routine fetal anatomic ultrasound?
Cynthia Maxwell, Elizabeth Dunn, George Tomlinson & Phyllis Glanc
Pages: 1187-1192
Published online: 21 Jan 2010
AbstractforHow does maternal obesity affect the routine fetal anatomic ultrasound? | Full Text | References | PDF (267.9 KB)
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Research Article

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Glycosylated hemoglobin level in the second trimester predicts birth weight and amniotic fluid volume in non-diabetic pregnancies with abnormal screening test
Deniz Karcaaltincaba, Serdar Yalvac, Omer Kandemir & Serpil Altun
Pages: 1193-1199
Published online: 11 Jan 2010
AbstractforGlycosylated hemoglobin level in the second trimester predicts birth weight and amniotic fluid volume in non-diabetic pregnancies with abnormal screening test | Full Text | References | PDF (421.2 KB)
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Original Article

Article
Pregnancy complications in women with heart disease
Thida Thanajiraprapa & Vorapong Phupong
Pages: 1200-1204
Published online: 11 Nov 2009
AbstractforPregnancy complications in women with heart disease | Full Text | References | PDF (150.6 KB)
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High mean platelet volume, low-grade systemic coagulation, and fibrinolytic activation are associated with pre-term delivery and low APGAR score in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Ayse G. Kebapcilar, Cuneyt E. Taner, Levent Kebapcilar & Giray Bozkaya
Pages: 1205-1210
Published online: 29 Jul 2010
AbstractforHigh mean platelet volume, low-grade systemic coagulation, and fibrinolytic activation are associated with pre-term delivery and low APGAR score in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (357.1 KB)
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Article
Obstetric complications in grand and great grand multiparous women
Yael Shechter, Amalia Levy, Arnon Wiznitzer, Alexander Zlotnik & Eyal Sheiner
Pages: 1211-1217
Published online: 19 Apr 2010
AbstractforObstetric complications in grand and great grand multiparous women | Full Text | References | PDF (165.4 KB)
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Article
Clinical factors that enhance morbidity and mortality in intrauterine growth restricted foetuses delivered between 23 and 30 weeks of gestation
Hiroshi Sameshima, Yuki Kodama, Masatoki Kaneko & Tsuyomu Ikenoue
Pages: 1218-1224
Published online: 09 Feb 2010
AbstractforClinical factors that enhance morbidity and mortality in intrauterine growth restricted foetuses delivered between 23 and 30 weeks of gestation | Full Text | References | PDF (332.7 KB)
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Article
Congenital primary hydrothorax: effect of thoracoamniotic shunting on neonatal clinical outcome
Silvia Bianchi, Gianluca Lista, Francesca Castoldi & Mariangela Rustico
Pages: 1225-1229
Published online: 19 May 2010
AbstractforCongenital primary hydrothorax: effect of thoracoamniotic shunting on neonatal clinical outcome | Full Text | References | PDF (235.7 KB)
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Article
Intra-amniotic infection increases amniotic lamellar body count before 34 weeks of gestation
Hiroyuki Tsuda, Yuichiro Takahashi, Shigenori Iwagaki, Ichiro Kawabata, Hiromi Hayakawa, Tomomi Kotani, Kiyosumi Shibata & Fumitaka Kikkawa
Pages: 1230-1236
Published online: 16 Feb 2010
AbstractforIntra-amniotic infection increases amniotic lamellar body count before 34 weeks of gestation | Full Text | References | PDF (223.1 KB)
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Article
Perinatal and neonatal mortality in Northwest Greece (1996–2004)
K. Pantou, A. Drougia, N. Krallis, E. Hotoura, M. Papassava & S. Andronikou
Pages: 1237-1243
Published online: 19 Jan 2010
AbstractforPerinatal and neonatal mortality in Northwest Greece (1996–2004) | Full Text | References | PDF (173.7 KB)
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Concentrations of free vascular endothelial growth factor in the maternal and foetal circulations during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study
Kamal Z. Ali, Graham J. Burton, Mohammed E. Khalid, Riyad Moosa & Salah Abd-Alla
Pages: 1244-1248
Published online: 04 Jan 2010
AbstractforConcentrations of free vascular endothelial growth factor in the maternal and foetal circulations during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (152.2 KB)
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Short Report

Brief Report
Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with reduced fasting insulin – the Pilot Pregnancy and Active Living Study
Ji-hong Liu, Elizabeth J. Mayer-Davis, Russell R. Pate, Alexa E. Gallagher & Janice L. Bacon
Pages: 1249-1252
Published online: 16 Mar 2010
AbstractforPhysical activity during pregnancy is associated with reduced fasting insulin – the Pilot Pregnancy and Active Living Study | Full Text | References | PDF (148.7 KB)
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Case Reports

Case Report
Fabry disease complicating pregnancy
Emily Parent B.A., Joseph R. Wax, Wendy Smith, Hagen Blaszyk, Michael G. Pinette, Angelina Cartin & Jacquelyn Blackstone
Pages: 1253-1256
Published online: 01 Feb 2010
AbstractforFabry disease complicating pregnancy | Full Text | References | PDF (241.7 KB)
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Case Report
Anaphylactic shock due to hepatitis B immunoglobulin in a newborn
Ali bulbul, Ahmet Karadag, Esad Köklü, Utku Pamuk & Serdar Umit Sarici
Pages: 1257-1259
Published online: 09 Mar 2010
AbstractforAnaphylactic shock due to hepatitis B immunoglobulin in a newborn | Full Text | References | PDF (225.5 KB)
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Case Report
First trimester abnormal profile and facial angle. Early features of anterior cephalocele
Patricia Lopez, Daniel Gonzalez, Margarita Medina, Walter Plasencia & Miguel A. Barber
Pages: 1260-1262
Published online: 08 Dec 2009
AbstractforFirst trimester abnormal profile and facial angle. Early features of anterior cephalocele | Full Text | References | PDF (547 KB)
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Case Report
Prenatal diagnosis of prune-belly syndrome at 13 weeks of gestation: case report and review of literature
Nikolaos Papantoniou, Dimitrios Papoutsis, Georgios Daskalakis, Ioannis Chatzipapas, Michael Sindos, Irini Papaspyrou, Spiridon Mesogitis & Aris Antsaklis
Pages: 1263-1267
Published online: 26 May 2010
AbstractforPrenatal diagnosis of prune-belly syndrome at 13 weeks of gestation: case report and review of literature | Full Text | References | PDF (784.1 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Bilateral retinal detachments and preeclampsia: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura or syndrome of haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets?
Hector Mendez-Figueroa & Christina Davidson
Pages: 1268-1270
Published online: 16 Mar 2010
First Page PreviewforBilateral retinal detachments and preeclampsia: thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura or syndrome of haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets? | Full Text | References | PDF (140.3 KB)
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