Investigation of Serum Pregnancy-Specific Beta-1-Glycoprotein and Relationship with Fetal Growth Restriction.

Objective: The most used definition for fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a fetus whose estimated weight is below the 10th percentile for its gestational age. Pregnancy-specific beta-1-glycoprotein (PSG-1) is an immunomodulator found in maternal serum during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the serum levels of PSG-1 and clarify the potential role of this molecule in the etiopathogenesis of FGR.

The effect of ultrasonographically measured fetal adipose tissue components on labor.

Aim: To investigate whether increased fetal adiposity diagnosed ultrasonographical is associated with labor dystocia, and increased risk of operative delivery.

Method: This was a prospective study and included 400 pregnant women between 37 and 41 weeks of gestation. In addition to standard ultrasonographic measurements, we evaluated fetal soft tissue thickness before delivery.