A case of severe hemolytic disease of newborn due to alloimmunization in primigravida.

Red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization which is the production of antibodies in response to foreign red cell antigen(s) may occur through exposure to cells or tissues from a genetically different member of same species via transfusion, transplantation or pregnancy. It may cause hemolytic disease of fetus and newborn (HDFN). Usually the incidence of HDFN due to irregular erythrocyte antibody is rare in primigravida.

Obstetric cholestasis: outcome with active management.

Aim: To study the nature and clinical outcome of pregnancies with obstetric cholestasis on active management and to correlate perinatal outcome to gestational age at delivery.

Material And Methods: This prospective randomized study included 69 women with obstetric cholestasis. Fetal surveillance began at 34 weeks or later at diagnosis and included daily maternal record of fetal movements, and biophysical profile (i.

Usefulness of fetal monitoring in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: a prospective study.

Aim: To study the role of fetal surveillance in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 69 women with obstetric cholestasis were included. Fetal surveillance began at 34 weeks or later at diagnosis and included daily maternal record of fetal movements, biophysical profile (i.