[Weight discordance of the second twin: effect on perinatal morbidity and mortality. An 8-year analysis of 213 twin deliveries].

In this retrospective eight-years-study we examine factors to be considered responsible for higher perinatal mortality in twins, especially in twins with discordant body weight. As a main risk factor for this we find vaginal delivery, i.e.

[Blood pressure values in normal pregnancy].

In two studies independent from each other we examined the behaviour of arterial blood pressure in normal pregnancy. Study 1 was performed in exactly defined external conditions, study 2 in normal antenatal clinic. Especially in study 1 a distinct reduction of blood pressure could be proved.

[Decrease in premature birth rate through consequent application of diagnostic and therapeutic standards in pregnancy monitoring].

All pregnant women living in the district of Suhl have been observed in our prenatal outpatient department. All gave birth in our department for obstetrics and gynaecology. This observation is made on the base of a standard.

[Course and outcome of pregnancy in adolescents].

All pregnant women living in the district of Suhl were observed and delivered in our Department for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, County Hospital of Suhl. In a retrospective study, the course and outcome of 732 pregnancies in adolescents (less than or equal to 19 years) were analysed. In all women bearing to maturity, the course of delivery and the neonatal outcome were studied.