[A single dose of antibiotic--as a prophylaxis during cesarean section].

The are shown the expediency of prophylactic antibiotics administration during cesarean section. The investigations contained 32 pregnant women who were given intravenously augmentin in dose of 1.2 g.

[The effect of meteorologic conditions on uterine contraction activity in patients with full-term pregnancy].

In 2892 cases with full-term pregnancy the influence of atmospheric conditions, such as pressure, temperature, speed of wind, humidity, circadian rise of pressure and temperature were analysed. During acute changes of temperature, pressure and humidity the beginning of delivery might be expected in 2 to 6 days.

[Pregnancy and labor in multiparae].

The course of pregnancy, labour and puerperium was analysed in 53 women in labour for the fifth time or more. It was found that many multiparae came from the lowest socioeconomic class and only rarely visited maternity clinics, as compared to the control group of 96 primigravidae and primiparae. They had more frequently earlier termination of pregnancy, premature rupture of membranes, and after labour incomplete placental expulsion and urinary tract infections were more frequent in them.

[Liver function disorders and blood coagulation disorders in the course of EPH gestosis].

Three cases of EPH-gestosis complicated with liver function and blood coagulation disorders (HELLP syndrome) are presented. The most frequent diagnostic errors and subsequent risk for both mother and fetus have also been discussed. Basing on the available literature, the safest management of pregnancy and delivery is critically assessed.

[Pregnancy and labor after artificial abortion].

The course of pregnancy, labour and puerperium was analysed in 170 women in labour after previous artificially interrupted pregnancy. They were compared with a group of 96 women in first labour. The women in labour after artificial abortion were older, had during pregnancy more frequently bleeding, gestosis, urinary tract infection.