Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy
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Thyroid dysfunction is the second most common endocrine disorder among women of childbearing age. Furthermore, a woman with normal pregnancy may show signs of thyroid disorder because thyroid function and metabolism are altered in pregnancy. Thyroid dysfunction can affect the fetus, the woman, and the newborn. It is important that perinatal nurses understand the effects of this disease to provide adequate care.
Publication Name: Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0893-2190
Year: 1998
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a potentially fatal but rare complication during the third trimester. Despite advancements in treatment, the exact pathogenesis is unknown. Furthermore, many pregnant women are misdiagnosed with other common liver diseases. More data is needed because the rarity of the disease limits researchers' ability to systematically study causation, disease process, and treatment.
Publication Name: Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0893-2190
Year: 1998
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Liver transplant and pregnancy
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Caring for a pregnant women is complicated if the woman is a liver transplant recipient. Pregnancy is complicated because of hypertension, preeclampsia, anemia, and preterm birth. However, liver transplantation has allowed women to return to normal function, conceive, and maintain pregnancy. Furthermore, a newborn child is not at increased risk for congenital anomalies resulting from organ transplant.
Publication Name: Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0893-2190
Year: 1998
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