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Diseases in Pregnancy

The course of labor with pelvic presentation

Due to the nature of the course of labor during pelvic presentations of the fetus, it is necessary to perform the following measures: prevention of untimely discharge of amniotic fluid; early detection of abnormalities of labor and their timely treatment; rendering in manual delivery manuals for NA Tsovyanov and classical manual allowance.

Diagnosis of pelvic presentation

Diagnosis of pelvic presentation is sometimes difficult. High standing of the bottom of the uterus, reaching the level of the xiphoid process, is one of the signs of pelvic presentation.

Pregnancy - when to seek help from a doctor

During the last trimester of pregnancy, immediately call for an ambulance when ...

Intrauterine growth retardation of fetus

Do not confuse prematurity (immaturity) and intrauterine growth retardation: infants of these two different types differ from each other for a number of problems that arise after birth.

Infections affecting the fetus in the prenatal period

A lot of infections, mainly viral infections, can affect the fetus. In English scientific terminology they are united under the abbreviation "TORCH-infection: T-toxoplasmosis, O-other (for example, AIDS, syphilis), R rubella, C-cytomegalia, H herpes (and hepatitis). Infection of the fetus with the first five diseases occurs antenatal, herpes and hepatitis - usually postnatal. Antenatal infection with measles.

Abortion

Abortion is the termination of pregnancy until the end of 28 weeks. In 20-40% of pregnant women, spontaneous abortion occurs, usually in the first trimester.

Abortion

Worldwide, 1/3 of pregnancies are interrupted. Good contraceptives reduce the need for this intervention, but do not completely eliminate it. About 150,000 such procedures are performed annually in the UK.

Effect of alcohol on the fetus

A woman who consumes alcoholic beverages, harms her still unborn child. Alcohol enters the blood of the fetus from the mother, disrupting cell division, while the cells of the brain and spinal cord are considered more sensitive.  

Diagnosis of birth defects

The development of birth defects is associated with a genetic factor and chromosomal abnormalities. Congenital defects can significantly affect the child's subsequent life or determine the quality of the whole life.

Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease of birds, animals and humans. In most people, such a disease does not cause serious health problems. But for a pregnant woman and her developing child, toxoplasmosis can lead to impaired brain function and loss of vision.

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