Reliability and validity of Turkish version of pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ) in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication during pregnancy. Evaluation of the quantitative physical activity in diabetic pregnant women is critical. The aim of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) in Turkish patients with GDM.

Maternal and fetal risk factors affecting perinatal mortality in early and late fetal growth restriction.

Objective: To determine the factors which affect the perinatal deaths in early and late fetal growth restriction (FGR) fetuses using threshold of estimated fetal weight (EFW) < 5(th) percentile.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included singleton 271 FGR fetuses, defined as an EFW < 5(th) percentile. All fetuses considered as growth restrictions were confirmed by birth weight.

Iodine status of pregnant women in a metropolitan city which proved to be an iodine-sufficient area. Is mandatory salt iodisation enough for pregnant women?

The objective of this study was to assess the iodine status of pregnant women in a metropolitan city which was stated as iodine sufficient area after salt iodination program. This multicenter, cross-sectional study was carried out on 3543 pregnant women. Age, gestational weeks, smoking, consumption of iodized salt, dietary salt restriction, history of stillbirth, abortus and congenital malformations were questioned.

Spot protein/creatinine ratio in preeclampsia as an alternative for 24-hour urine protein.

Background: Proteinuria is a major component of preeclampsia. Urine protein measurement after 24-hour urine collection is the traditional standard method for the detection of proteinuria. It is time-consuming.

A comparison of misoprostol, controlled-release dinoprostone vaginal insert and oxytocin for cervical ripening.

Objective: We compared the safety and effectiveness of oxytocin, dinoprostone and misoprostol for cervical priming.

Study Design: A total of 218 patients were enrolled to receive between one and three treatments according to physicians' options. The end points were: (1) vaginal delivery or Bishop score ≥ 8 at the end of 12 h, (2) vaginal delivery by 12 h or difference ≥ 4 between the initial and 12th hour Bishop scores.