The role of ultrasound in life-threatening situations in pregnancy.

Pregnant women are at an increased risk of a number of conditions that are associated with bleeding. Conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, retained products of conception, placenta previa, abruptio placentae, morbid adhesion of the placenta, and postpartum hemorrhage can be associated with massive bleeding that endangers the maternal life and health. Screening, early detection, and prevention play a key role in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality caused by these conditions.

Pregnancy outcome in late maternal age in a high-income developing country.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the pregnancy outcome at maternal age 35 years and above with those aged between 20 and 34 years in a high-income developing country.

Methods: In this prospective study, pregnant women that delivered at Al-Ain Hospital from the 1st April 2009 till 30th September 2009 were included. The obstetrical and perinatal outcome of mothers aged between 20 and 34 years and those aged 35 years old and above was compared.