Fetal membrane distention: determination of the intrauterine surface area and distention of the fetal membranes preterm and at term

Article Abstract:

Fetal membranes do not increase to the same extent as the inner wall of the uterus as pregnancy progresses. Therefore, the fetal membranes are distended. Excessive distention of fetal membranes could cause them to rupture prematurely.

Research, Fetal membranes

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Limited clinical utility of blood and urine cultures in the treatment of acute pyelonephritis during pregnancy

Article Abstract:

It probably isn't necessary to culture blood and urine samples from pregnant women with a kidney infection called pyelonephritis. In a study of 391 women, information from cultures did not significantly change their treatment.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Cultures (Biology), Pyelonephritis

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A relaxin-mediated pathway to preterm premature rupture of the fetal membranes that is independent of infection

Article Abstract:

Increased levels of the hormone relaxin may be one cause of premature rupture of the fetal membranes, causing premature birth. Relaxin is found in the placenta, and appears to be involved in normal rupture of the membranes prior to birth. Researchers tested samples of fetal membranes from 34 pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes or premature labor for relaxin. Relaxin levels were higher in the women with premature rupture of membranes, even in those who had no evidence of infection.

Premature labor, Relaxin

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