Evaluation of Fetal Lung Maturity by Quantitative Analysis (quantusFLM) in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate fetal lung maturity using the noninvasive method of quantitative ultrasound analysis of fetal lung texture (quantusFLM) in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Methods: A total of 96 women at 36-38 weeks of gestation were enrolled. They were classified as follows: 33 GDM cases treated with diet, 30 GDM cases treated with diet plus insulin, and 33 normoglycemic women (control group).

[Fetal complications and early neonatal outcomes on 147 triplets].

Background: During the last ten years multiple pregnancies have been increased as a result of assisted reproduction techniques, increases of even 470% are published. Multiple pregnancies are related to a higher risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, as well as to increased use of health resources.

Objectives: To review the fetal and perinatal early complications in triple pregnancies.