Stillbirths

Before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin for the induction of labor, the nurse obtains an obstetric history (parity, gravidity, previous obstetric problems, type of labor, stillbirths, abortions, live birth infant abnormalities)... 

The fifteen samples analyzed for amino acid composition were compared to a human type 1 collagen standard. There are no significant differences in amino acid composition among these samples, which range in age from stillbirth to adult. Analytical error is 10%. All samples show the typical composition of type 1 collagen (Table 1.1). Based on these results there is no reason to suspect differential preservation of specific amino acids in the small bones of infants in comparison to bones of adults and older children. 

Most patients in aplastic crisis will recover spontaneously. Therefore, treatment is supportive. If anemia is severe or symptomatic, transfusion may be indicated. Infection with human parvovirus B19 is the most common cause of aplastic crisis. Isolate infected patients because parvovirus is highly contagious. Pregnant women should avoid contact with infected patients because midtrimester infection with parvovirus may cause hydrops fetalis and stillbirth.6,27... 

Most displayed decreased blood cholinesterase activity. Many were observed to have affective syndromes (anxiety, fear, aggression), sometimes accompanied by symptoms of depression. Disruption of memory was noted. Vision problems are also caused by long-term contact with OPPs [A64]. In cotton growing regions with intensive OPP use, the number of spontaneous miscarriages and stillbirths was higher than elsewhere [3]. 

The average annual indicators for stillbirths in Uzbekistan are 1.5 times higher in regions with intensive pesticide use, in Kirgizia 1.6 times higher, and in Moldavia 1.2 times higher [A109]. 

Several pesticides are embryotoxic, i.e., they pathologically affect the developing fetus. For example, it was established in long-term experiments on animals that polychlorpinen, phosalone and trichlorfon are embryotoxic to mammals, leading to stillbirths [A103]. 

Prenatal (general population) Developmental Reduced birth weight and/or reduced gestational age, and/or increased incidence of stillbirth and neonatal death 12-17 Bornschein et al. 1989 McMichael et al. 1986 Moore et al. 1982 Ward et al. 1987 Wibberley et al. 1977... 

Rat (Sprague-Dawley) Gd 5-21 Ld 1-21 Pd 21-85 ad lib (W) 502 (19% incidence of stillbirth vs 2% in controls reduced weight gain of pups decreased serum testosterone) Ronis et at. 1996 PbAc... 

Rat (Sprague-Oawley) Gd 5-21 PNd 21-85 ad lib (W) 42 126 M (reduced birth weight, crown-to-rump length, and anogenital distance) 377 (28% rate of stillbirth compared to 4% in controls) Ronis et al. 1998b, 1998c PbAc... 

Reproductive Effects. There is sufficient qualitative evidence to support the conclusion that at high occupational exposure levels lead has significant adverse effects on human reproduction, including increased incidences of spontaneous abortion, miscarriages, and stillbirths. The mechanisms responsible for these effects are unknown at this time, but many factors may contribute to these results. These factors include indirect effects of lead on maternal nutrition or hormonal status before and during pregnancy to... 

Khera AK, Wibberley DG, Dathan JG. 1980a. Placental and stillbirth tissue lead concentration in occupationally exposed women. Br J Ind Med 37 394-396. 

It is normally found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. The natural reservoirs are mosquitoes and midges. Insects remain infected for life. It causes abortions, stillbirths, premature births, and various dysfunctions or deformities in newborns. Adult animals are not clinically affected by the virus. 

Signs and Symptoms Causes abortions, stillbirths and fetal deformities including blindness, nystagmus, deafness, dullness, incoordination, and/or paralysis. 

Signs and Symptoms Causes stillbirths with deformities. Suggested Alternatives for Differential Diagnosis No suggestions. Mortality Rate (untreated) "High" (Fetus). 

Domestic dog, Canis familiaris 0.1 to 0.25 mg/kg body weight (BW) during entire pregnancy oral route High incidence of stillbirths 1... 

A study in India found that pregnant women who cook over open biomass stoves have almost 50% greater chance of stillbirth, although there was no measured increase in neonatal death rates (Mavalankar et al., 1991). The main threat to pregnancy appears to come from carbon monoxide, which enters the blood in substantial amounts during cooking. 

Long-term health effects from exposure to low-to-moderate doses of radiation include cancer of the thyroid, prostate, kidney, liver, salivary glands, and lungs Hodgkin s disease leukemia and increased numbers of stillbirths and genetic defects. Concerns about potential long-term health effects often lead to anxiety and depression problems among those exposed to radiation. 

Exposure of maternal rats and mice to mirex during gestation resulted in increases in resporptions and stillbirths and decreases in postnatal viability (Buelke-Sam et al. 1983 Byrd et al. 1981 ... 

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