DHA supplementation and pregnancy complications
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation is recommended for women during pregnancy because of its neurological, visual, and cognitive effects. Previous studies have suggested that DHA supplementation during pregnancy may prevent and treat certain ...
Yi Jiang+11 more
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A normal pregnancy is generally considered to be a healthy and uncomplicated pregnancy. It typically lasts around 40 weeks and is divided into three trimesters.
Abdallah A.MA
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OCULAR COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY. [PDF]
In dealing with the ocular complications of pregnancy, I shall try to present the bearing of recent pathologic investigations on the cause of serious eye disturbance. Medical literature shows that there is scarcely an eye disease which has not been more or less directly traced to the pregnant state.
Hiram Woods
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Select toxic metals status of pregnant women with history of pregnancy complications in Benin City, South-South Nigeria [PDF]
Toxic metals are part of the most important groups of environmental pollutants that can bind to vital cellular components and interfere with their functions via inhalation, foods, water etc. The serum levels of toxic metals (lead, mercury, cadmium and
OE Otebhi, HB Osadolor
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Pregnancy-associated cardiac dysfunction and the regulatory role of microRNAs [PDF]
Many crucial cardiovascular adaptations occur in the body during pregnancy to ensure successful gestation. Maladaptation of the cardiovascular system during pregnancy can lead to complications that promote cardiac dysfunction and may lead to heart ...
Laila Aryan+3 more
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Impact of maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain on pregnancy complications: an individual participant data meta‐analysis of European, North American and Australian cohorts [PDF]
To assess the separate and combined associations of maternal pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain with the risks of pregnancy complications and their population impact.
S. Santos+86 more
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The C677T methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase variant and third trimester obstetrical complications in women with unexplained elevations of maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein [PDF]
Introduction The C677T MTHFR variant has been associated with the same third trimester pregnancy complications as seen in women who have elevations of maternal serum α-fetoprotein (MSAFP).
Greenberg Cheryl R+5 more
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Analyzing women’s knowledge of pregnancy complications in Ethiopia through a multilevel approach [PDF]
Pregnancy complications can’t always be predicted. However, pregnant women must be aware of these pregnancy complications to avoid serious complications and begin treatment as soon as possible. Maternal mortality can be decreased by offering high-quality
Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole+3 more
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Pregnancy complications in last pregnancy and mothers’ long-term cardiovascular mortality: does the relation differ from that of complications in first pregnancy? A population-based study [PDF]
Background Women who experience complications in first pregnancy are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Little corresponding knowledge is available for complications in later pregnancies. Therefore, we assessed complications
Abdu Kedir Seid+6 more
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A metabolic complication of pregnancy [PDF]
Answers on p 60. A 32 year old pregnant woman (gravida 3, para 1) was referred to the antenatal booking clinic at 12 weeks. She had recently been found to be hypertensive by her general practitioner, and her …
Samit K Shah+3 more
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