Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstétrique et gynécologie du Canada : JOGC
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The Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) is an initiative of the Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System. Its primary objective is to provide representative, pan-Canadian data on women's experiences during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. ⋯ The MES marks an important milestone in the availability of information on maternity experiences in Canada. For the first time, it is possible to provide high quality data at national, provincial, and territorial levels on a wide spectrum of maternity experiences as reported by women.
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J Obstet Gynaecol Can · Mar 2008
Ultrasound detection of placental insufficiency in women with elevated second trimester serum alpha-fetoprotein or human chorionic gonadotropin.
We evaluated the role of placental morphology ultrasound and uterine artery Doppler in predicting adverse perinatal outcomes in women with unexplained elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels in the second trimester of pregnancy. ⋯ Assessment of placental function using either morphology or UTAD at 19-23 weeks' gestation identifies a subset of women at increased risk of adverse perinatal events with an elevated serum AFP. These tests have more limited value in women with an elevated serum hCG because of the lower prevalence of adverse perinatal events.