Sonographic Correlation between Distal Femoral Epiphysis Ossification Centre Diameter and Gestational Age in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study

Karim Abdel Salam, Ahmed Sherif Abdel Hamid, Yasmeen Anwar Ramadan, Hossam Abdelmgeed Abdou, Mai Raafat Hussien

Background: Accurately determining gestational age during the third trimester is crucial for appropriate prenatal care. As seen on sonograms, the ossification center of the distal femoral epiphysis could serve as a dependable marker for this purpose …

Effect of the WHEY protein on pregnancyneonatal outcomes and prophylactic effect on fetal growth restriction cases: A randomized clinical trial

Samir Abdallah Ali, Emad Mohamed Ibrahim Attallah, Mostafa Mahmoud Mohamed El-Abd

Background: WHEY protein is a high-quality protein source that is easily absorbed and utilized by the body. It has a beneficial effect on pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Aim: To evaluate the impact of WHEY protein on pregnancy-neonatal outcomes and its prophylactic effect on Fetal growth restriction (FGR) cases …

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The impact of current obstetric practice on temporal patterns of childbirth

Sakellariou Vasiliki, Dritsakou Kalliopi, Tzortzi Alexandra, Nousia Konstantina, Farmakides George

Introduction: The actual time of spontaneous delivery has been a matter of investigation for many years by anthropologists and physicians. The aim of this study was to test the possible associations between gestational age, mode, day, duration and time of delivery. Material and Methods: This was an observational study of 412 women given birth in our maternity hospital that were recruited …

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