Zahra Farahani

Maternal _ Fetal & Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Causes,Frequency and Prognosis of Hydrops Fetalis: A Case- Series Study at a Referral Hospital in Tehran, Iran

Introduction Hydrops Fetalis is a serious condition in fetal period, characterized by the presence of serous fluid accumulation in at least two potential spaces in fetus including pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and ascites. The incidence of hydrops fetalis is one per 2500-3000 pregnancies. This condition is followed by different diseases. Fetal hemolytic anemia and its hypoxemia due to...

[ 2 ] - The Effects of Pre-feeding Oral Stimulations and Non-nutritive Sucking on Physical Growth and Independent Oral Feeding of Preterm Infants

Background: Breastfeeding failures and oral feeding problems in preterm infants result in long-term health complications. In this study, therefore, we aimed to evaluate the effect of oral stimulation along with non-nutritive sucking (NNS) on independent oral feeding initiation and weight gain in preterm infants. Methods: This prospective randomized clinical trial was carried out at Aliasghar Ho...

[ 3 ] - تعیین میزان اثربخشی مداخله مبتنی بر جامعه در راستای تغییر نگرش بر فرآیند بارداری و زایمان در منطقه چهار شهرداری تهران

Background: To reduce cesarean section rate, we need complex interventions to modify related behavior. We aimed to identify the effectiveness of a community-based intervention on prenatal care status, delivery and decline of cesarean section rate. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out on mothers residing in Khak Sefid and Javadiyeh in Tehran from January 2011 to September 2014. St...

[ 4 ] - Asymptomatic Isolated Retroperitoneal Castleman’s Disease: A Case Report

Castleman’s disease, giant lymph node hyperplasia, is a kind of benign lymphoproliferative disease with gentle behavior. Its etiology and prevalence are unclear. This rare disease is usually found in mediastinal area asymptomatically and incidentally. It is also rare to see this tumor in the retroperitoneum. In this study, we have introduced a 34-year-old woman who referred just with occasional...

[ 5 ] - Correlation of Maternal Stress Because of Positive Aneuploidy Screening Serum Analytes and Uterine Arteries’ Doppler Ultrasound Index: A Cohort Prospective Study

Objective Antenatal anxiety or maternal stress is a prevalent chronic mental disorder in pregnant women. We assessed the effect of maternal stress because of positive aneuploidy screening results on the alteration of uterine artery’s blood flow. MaterialsAndMethods A prospective cohort (one sample) study as a pilot study was done at a hospital in Tehran. Sixty pregnant women who were candidates...