Serum folate concentrations during pregnancy in women with epilepsy: relation to antiepileptic drug concentrations, number of seizures, and fetal outcome.
An acceleration of the fetal heart rate of 15 bpm lasting at least 15 seconds is suggestive of normal fetal outcome.
Delivery by 37 completed weeks is considered crucial to fetal outcome, though it does not completely eliminate the risks associated with the condition.
A University of Michigan study found that "unrestrained or improperly restrained pregnant women are 5.7 times more likely to have an adverse fetal outcome than properly restrained pregnant women".
Given the difficulties in implementing treatment, the human and financial costs, and the concerns about neurological progress and fetal outcome, phenylketonuria is a potential candidate for gene therapy if this proves 'safe.'
There is no doubt that new advances in obstetrics have had a significant impact on maternal morbidity and mortality rates and improved fetal outcome.
Pneumonia during pregnancy: has modern technology improved maternal and fetal outcome?
Cancer during pregnancy requires specialized attention to improve both fetal and maternal outcomes.
Effect of motor vehicle crashes on adverse fetal outcomes.
Risk factors and fetal outcome in cases of shoulder dystocia compared with normal deliveries of a similar birthweight.