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Filter by:The aim was to compare placental oxygenation in low risk, uncompli-cated, term pregnancies measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in relation to the placental maturity grade determined by ultrasound assessment according to Grannum scale. The study included 34 singleton subjects divided into two groups accord-ing to placental maturation: low grade (Grannum 0-1; n=10) and high grade (Gran-num 2-3; n=24). In each study subjects, measurement was performed at two sites: (a) test site above the central part of the placenta, and (b) control site out of placenta on lower abdomen, in medial line, 3 cm from the symphysis. Student's t-test was used to compare tissue oxygenation index (TOI) values among the study groups. The normality of distribution was demonstrated by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.
Anemia by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 1989); It is defined as hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (Hct) values below the 5th percentile in pregnant women. It is expressed as Hb value of 11 mg / dl or Hct value below 33% in the first trimester. II. Less than 10.5 g / dl in trimester can be defined as anemia. Anemia is a risk factor during pregnancy and one of the predisposing causes of maternal death. Pregnancy anemia can be aggravated by various conditions such as uterine or placental bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding and peripartum blood loss. In addition to the general consequences of anemia, there are specific risks for the mother and fetus during pregnancy such as intrauterine growth retardation, prematurity, feto-placental miss rate, and higher risk for peripartum blood transfusion. Literature studies on anemia in risky age groups during pregnancy (adolescence and advanced age pregnancy) have been reviewed. Some articles and theses published in Turkey and abroad were found. However, the number of studies related to the study subject in Turkey is quite small. For this reason, conducting a research on the effect of anemia on the placenta during pregnancy will lead to a decrease in the gap in the literature and an increase in the awareness of the public on the subject when the research results are obtained. The research is of a prospective type. The universe of the study will be composed of pregnant women who voluntarily agree to participate in the study chosen by the improbable sampling method. According to the anemia of the pregnant women within the scope of the research; I: Group: Anemic pregnancies under the age of 18 (study group), II: Group: Anemic pregnancies over the age of 35 (study group) III: Group : Pregnant women under the age of 18 are not anemic (control group) IV: Group : Non-anemic pregnant women over the age of 35 (control group) as planned. The placentas of pregnant women who gave birth between 37-42 weeks of age and who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study and who were compatible with age and parity will be examined histopathologically, with a total of at least 30 placentas from each group. Those who had an out-of-term delivery, had multiple pregnancy, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, systemic diseases other than anemia, and those who used drugs other than anemia during pregnancy will not be included in the study. The research will only be conducted with women who have a normal vaginal delivery. In our research, it will be examined whether the possible changes that anemia (anemia) will make in the expression of IRP protein 1 produced from the placenta affect the placenta and the baby. In addition, the relationship between IRP protein 1 and primary related TFrP 1 and indirectly changes in DMT1 expressions will be evaluated, so that the intrauterine growth retardation (IUGG), which is one of the negative effects of anemia in pregnancy, and TFrP 1, are the molecules that increase the end-stage release from the placenta. and its relationship in terms of Dmt1 molecules will be investigated. The tissue samples of placenta that will be obtained after the experiment periods, will be buried in paraffin-embedded blocks after routine tissue tracing, and from the obtained blocks, 5 microns of incisions will be taken via microtome, which will then be stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin and then HPL, IGF and leptin expression levels will be examined with the light microscope by immunohistochemical staining. The results of the research data created by determining the effect of the histopathological examinations on the placentas of women with anemia seen in pregnant women in risky age groups will be a source for the next studies. Maternal anemia (of the mother) seen in pregnancies has been studied many times before, but maternal anemia seen in adolescents and advanced age groups will add a different dimension to the subject and will shed light on other studies on the subject. In this way, it is aimed to draw attention to other researches to be carried out to take the necessary measures and measures against these problems.
In this study is tested the validity of placental vascular indices obtained from placenta ultrasonographic sphere biopsy and entire placenta investigation.
Objectives: to identify which type of placental and umbilical cord abnormalities are more common in IVF singleton pregnancies; to investigate if heterologous fertilization is an additional risk factor for the development of these abnormalities. Methods: this was a multicenter prospective cohort study study involving two tertiary centres (S. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna and Institute for Women's Health, University College of London). Patients with a singleton pregnancy conceived with IVF were consecutively recruited between May 2019 to January 2021. Each case was matched with a control presenting with a spontaneous pregnancy during the same period of time. All patients underwent similar antenatal care, which included ultrasound examinations at 11-14, 19-22 and 33-35 weeks. Ultrasound findings of placental and/or umbilical cord abnormalities were recorded in the two groups and confirmed after birth. The incidence of placental/cord findings in the study group was assessed using the chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test, where appropriate. Post-hoc pairwise comparisons were performed with the Fisher's exact test, using the Simes' method for false discovery rate control.
Cases with placental abruption will be identified by interrogation of two databases of Brest University Hospital between January 2013 and December 2018. First trimester PAPPA and bhCG levels will be recorded. PlGF levels will be measured in women with an available first trimester serum sample. Histological findings in placentas, course of pregnancies, maternal and fetal characteristics will described and compared between cases with and without placental chronic inflammation.
The objective of this study is to evaluate functional MRI as a tool to study placental transfer of oxygen and nutrients during the third trimester of pregnancy in obese women, women with pregestational diabetes and healthy low risk women without these conditions (controls). The investigators hypothesize that altered placental function, including diminished placental oxygenation and enhanced placental transport of lipids and metabolites will be seen in obese and pregestational diabetics as compared to controls.
A study of aspirin use in pregnancy to prevent high blood pressure and growth restriction of the fetus
Objective:The purpose of this study was to explore the effect and mechanism of maternal chorioamnionitis on placental microvasculature and platelet activation among preterm infants by activating Wnt-Flt1 signal pathway . Methods:With clinical randomized controlled trial (RCT), the cases were matched with 1:1 according to gestational age and divided into 2 groups according to the placental pathology result: chorioamnionitis group and control group. (1) To observe the platelet parameter, birth weight, thrombrocytopenia and hemorrhage complication, such as intracranial hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, pulmonary hemorrhage and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. (2) To observe the miscrovascular density (MVD) in placenta, platelet activating factor (CD62p,CD63) and thrombopotetin (TPO) in preterrn infants.The placental MVD was assessed by immunohistochemical method. The platelet activating factors were detected by flow cytometry. TPO was detected by ELISA. (3) To observe Wnt5a, Flt1 and VEGF in placenta and fetal circulation.The measurement data were analyzed by pair t test and conditional logistic regression. Pearson correlation analysis was used for relationship.
How environmental pollution contributes to poor pregnancy outcome is poorly understood. The first trimester of pregnancy is a particularly vulnerable time period for the developing fetus and a mother's exposure to air pollution may alter the way that the placenta is established and how it functions throughout the rest of pregnancy. This project aims to expand and develop new MRI technologies to assess real-time placental structure and function as pregnancy develops from the first to the third trimester so that early detection, prevention strategies, and early treatment of placental dysfunction as a result of pollution exposures may be developed.