MicroRNAs targeting peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gene are differentially expressed in low birth weight placentae.

Introduction: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are activated by natural ligands like fatty acids and influence placental angiogenesis and pregnancy outcome. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not clear. This study aims to investigate the association of maternal and placental fatty acid levels with DNA methylation and microRNA regulation of PPARs in the placentae of women delivering low birth weight (LBW) babies.

Relative risk of postpartum maternal morbidity among cesarean-delivered women: A multisite prospective cohort study in a large district, India.

Introduction: Family doctors manage mild to moderate postpartum morbidities that do not receive attention. The morbidities are higher after cesareans, which are increasing in number. The aim was to calculate the relative risk of various maternal morbidities occurring during 6 months postpartum among cesarean-delivered women in Pune District, India.

Assessment of difference in postpartum depression among caesarean and vaginally delivered women at 6-week follow-up in hospitals in Pune District, India: an observational cohort study.

Objectives: To compare the proportion of postpartum depression at 6 weeks among women who had caesarean delivery and women who had vaginal delivery and to assess its association with some sociodemographic factors.

Design: This is a descriptive comparative study with prospective enrolment. We followed the enrolled women and assessed them for postpartum depression 6 weeks after delivery.

Risk of non-resumption of vaginal sex and dyspareunia among cesarean-delivered women.

Context: Many women have postpartum sexual dysfunction. The mode of delivery is an important determinant.

Aims: To calculate the risk ratio of non-resumption of vaginal sex and dyspareunia during the postpartum period among cesarean-delivered women.

Rare case of combined factor V and factor X deficiency in pregnancy: presenting as secondary postpartum haemorrhage in first pregnancy and successful outcome in second pregnancy.

Isolated factor V and factor X deficiency is a very rare condition affecting 1 in 500,000-1,000,000 persons worldwide. We present a rare first reported case of combined deficiency of factor V and factor X where the patient developed secondary postpartum haemorrhage in first pregnancy, after which she was diagnosed to have this rare disorder and her subsequent pregnancy was then successfully managed.

Nerve growth factor, birth outcome and pre-eclampsia.

The present study compares nerve growth factor (NGF) levels between preeclamptic (PE) (n=86) and normotensive (NT) women (n=105) and their associations with blood pressure and infant size. Maternal plasma NGF levels were reduced (p<0.05) in the PE group as compared to the NT group.