The normal serum concentration of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in adults ranges from 47 to 147 IU/l. Alkaline is known be produced by syncytiotrophoblasts the placenta during pregnancy. Its levels are normally increased pregnant women and up twice upper limit can considered normal. There have been case reports pointing out that an abnormal rise ALP could a marker for placental insufficiency prete...

A frequently unrecognized and potentially devastating form of penile strangulation is that caused by human hair. Hair tourniquet syndrome frequently occurs during the time period when post partum mothers are experiencing increased hair loss. The majority of cases are thought to be accidental, however possibility of child abuse should be considered in every case.

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of prepartum somatotropin injection in late-pregnant Holstein heifers on metabolism, milk production and resumption of postpartum ovulation. For this study, 31 late-pregnant Holstein heifers were used. The heifers were assigned randomly into two treatments: (1) 500 mg sc injections of somatotropin (somatotropin treatment, n = 15) at -35 and -21 ...

BACKGROUND Perinatal depression is strikingly common with a prevalence of 10-15%. The adverse effects of perinatal depression on maternal and child health are profound with considerable costs. Despite this, few women seek medical attention. E-health, providing healthcare via the Internet is an accessible and effective solution for the treatment of depression in the general population. We aimed ...

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can feel like puberty all over again for many women, as fluctuations in hormones, sleep, energy appetite throw off body’s reliable responses to mood weight management. Body image perception of Post partum women may vary, it depends up on strategies adopted by them. A discrepancy between women’s body this constructed ideal cause dissatisfaction, possibly leadi...

Treatment of pregnant rats with the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), has been shown to produce symptoms similar to pre-eclampsia (i.e. elevated blood pressure, proteinuria and fetal growth retardation). After L-NAME infusion is initiated on day 17 or 18 of gestation, the blood pressure proceeds in a biphasic pattern (immediate rise, followed by a declin...

In 2007, the Safe Motherhood Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Many countries have been able to improve the health and well-being of mothers and newborns over the last 20 years. However, countries with the highest burdens of mortality and illness have made the least progress, and inequalities between countries are increasing. In many places, inequalities within countries are incre...

OBJECTIVE Our goal was to characterize the changes in maternal lipid peroxidation levels and antioxidant enzymatic activities before and after delivery. METHODS Predelivery and 1, 24, and 48 hours post-partum plasma concentrations of malondialdehyde, erythrocyte enzyme superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase were measured in uncomplicated pregnancies. RESULTS Malondialdehy...

Abstract Background Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a common and under-recognized cause of myocardial infarction during the post-partum period. Case Summary We report case young women presenting with chest pain in Her clinical appearance was that angiography indicative Type 2 spontaneous (SCAD). The patients had persistent pain, reduced left ventricular function critical anteri...