What's already known about this topic?
MS‐AFP values peak and then decline in NPHS1 carrier pregnancies, whereas values remain elevated in affected pregnancies.
Limited information is currently available on the gestational age range of this peak and decline of MS‐AFP values for carrier pregnancies.
What does this study add?
Provides further information regarding the timing of the peak and decline of MS‐AFP values in NPHS1 carrier pregnancies.
Provides clinical information about NPHS1 gene sequence variant (868 G to T transversion).
A consanguineous couple had 3 pregnancies in which prenatally diagnosed hydrocephalus was observed (in 1 female and 2 male fetuses). This case appears to represent an autosomal recessive form of hydrocephalus, given the consanguinity, affected sibs of both genders, and no evidence for intrauterine infection, chromosome abnormality, or neural tube defect.
Utilization of PC is much more frequent among women undergoing prostaglandin induction of labor than D&C/D&E. Determinants of seeking PC are related to issues congruent with choices of the termination procedure. Patients who experienced a previous pregnancy loss or the death of a child are also less likely to feel the need, or do not want, chaplaincy involvement.
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