Weight, Volume and Surface Area of Placenta of Normal Pregnant Women and their Relation to Maternal and Neonatal Parameters in Malay, Chinese and Indian Ethnic Groups

Sivarao, S.; Vidyadaran, M. K.; Jammal, A B E; Zainab, Siti; Goh, Yong Meng; Ramesh, Krithi

doi:10.1053/plac.2002.0817

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“…Kuwaiti and Indian women had significantly lower placental weight compared with Lebanese women, and babies born to Indian women had significantly lower head circumference compared with Egyptian women, suggesting the predictive importance of placental weight to pregnancy outcome in Indian women. In a previous study, the placental weight of Indian women was reported to be significantly lower than that of Malay and Chinese women (11). Similarly, lower placental weight has been reported previously in Asian women compared with European and AfroCaribbean women (27).…”

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Pregnancy outcome variables and associated factors in different nationalities living in Kuwait

Rahman

Al-Rashidi

Akhtar

2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Différences en matière d'issues de grossesse et leurs prédicteurs entre les diverses nationalités résidant au KoweïtRÉSUMÉ La présente étude visait à analyser les différences en matière d'issue de grossesse entre les différentes nationalités résidant au Koweït. Des données transversales ont été recueillies auprès de 369 dyades mère-nouveauné au moment de l'accouchement sur la taille de la mère, l'hémoglobine (Hb) maternelle, l'hémoglobine de l'enfant (Hbe), le périmètre brachial (PB), l'âge gestationnel, le poids du placenta (PP), le poids de naissance (PN), la taille vertex-talon (TVT), et le périmètre crânien (PC). Des différences significatives ont été observées entre les diverses nationalités en ce qui concerne l'Hb maternelle, le PC, le LVT, le PP et la taille de la mère. Les femmes koweïtiennes et indiennes présentaient un PP plus faible et leurs bébés avaient un PC et une TVT inférieures. La prévalence de l'anémie (Hb <11,0 g/dL) était comprise entre 7,1 % (Libanaises) et 30,0 % (Koweïtiennes) avec une prévalence globale de 19,5 %. La prévalence du faible poids de naissance était de 3,5 %. L'analyse de régression linéaire multiple a révélé que le PP constituait un facteur prédictif pour le PN, la LVT et le PC. Des différences significatives ont été observées entre les diverses nationalités en termes d'Hb maternelle, de PC, de LVT, de PP et de taille de la mère. L'importance de ces différences et les facteurs qui y contribuent nécessitent des recherches supplémentaires. ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate differences in pregnancy outcome among various nationalities residing in Kuwait. Cross-sectional data were collected from 369 mother-infant dyads at delivery on mother height (MH), mother haemoglobin (mHb), child haemoglobin (cHb), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), gestational age (GA), placental weight (PW), birth weight (BW), crown-heal length (CHL), and head circumference (HC). Significant differences among various nationalities were observed in mHb, HC, CHL, PW and MH. Kuwaiti and Indian women had lower PW and their babies had lower HC and CHL. Prevalence of anaemia (Hb <11.0 g/dL) ranged from 7.1% (Lebanese) to 30.0% (Kuwaiti) with the overall prevalence of 19.5%. Prevalence of low birth weight was 3.5%. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed PW as a significant predictor of BW, CHL and HC. Significant differences among various nationalities were observed in mHb, HC, CHL, PW and MH.The significance of these differences and their contributing factors needs further research. ‫الكويت‬ ‫يف‬ ‫املقيمة‬ ‫املختلفة‬ ‫اجلنسيات‬ ‫بني‬ ‫ومنبئاته‬ ‫احلمل‬ ‫نتائج‬ ‫يف‬ ‫االختالفات‬

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“…Studying the relationship between placental factors and pregnancy outcomes such as birth weight, fetal malnutrition and anaemia has gained considerable interest in recent years (11). The birth weight of a baby depends not only on the mother's nutrition but also on the placenta's ability to transport nutrients to it from its mother (2).…”

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Pregnancy outcome variables and associated factors in different nationalities living in Kuwait

Rahman

Al-Rashidi

Akhtar

2017

East Mediterr Health J

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“…# Corresponding author. placental morphology and parameters can provide valuable information on pregnancy outcome and as predictors of future health of the mother and neonate [5,6].…”

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Role of Placenta Parameters in Predicting Significant Feto-Maternal Haemorrhage

Adeniji¹,

Atanda²,

Muhibi³

et al. 2013

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Purpose: Feto-maternal haemorrhage (FMH) is a complication of pregnancy and large FMH may lead to life-threatening anaemia in the fetus or newborn. In addition, exposure of Rhesus (Rh) D negative women to small amounts of fetal Rh D positive red cells during pregnancy or delivery may result in sensitization with its attendant problems of isoimmunisation. In most cases, the cause of FMH IS unknown. Through this study, we sought to determine if placental weight & diameter have any direct relationship with incidence and severity of FMH. Methods: This was a prospective study of parturients for presence of fetal red cells in the maternal blood circulation. The prepared slide was processed as in the acid elution test described by Kleihauer-Betke. The FMH was calculated using Mollison formula. Baseline data included maternal biodata, blood group, Rh D factor, placenta weight and diameter. Data generated were analysed with Frequency tables, cross-tabulations and Odd ratio and confidence intervals as appropriate. Results: Three hundred parturients were studied. However, only two hundred and ninety-five parturients were analysed, with five excluded due to lysed blood samples. A total of 52 parturients (17.63%) had demonstrable FMH, of which 8 (2.71%) were large FMH (>15 ml foetal cells). Both the placenta weight (P < 0.005) and diameter (P < 0.042) were significantly associated with incidence of FMH, more with placenta weight than diameter. Incidence of demonstrable FMH was 24.12% (48/199) in the group with placenta weight greater than 500 g, in contrast to 4.17% (4/96) in the group with weight of placenta below or equal to 500 g. All the 8 parturients with large FMH had placenta weights greater than 500 g. Placenta diameters were greater than 22 cm in 41/197 (20.81%) who had demonstrable FMH, compared with 11/98 (11.23%) whose diameter was less than 22 cm. Conclusion: Both the placenta weight and diameter are significant predictors of FMH in parturients. However, placenta diameter appears to be a minor predictor. These are factors that can be assessed antenatally by ultrasonography and in conjunction with other known obstetric factors, may possibly be considered in risk-based scoring system for predicting feto-maternal haemorrhage.

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“…Placental size is a reflection of the health and size of the fetus and correlates with pregnancy outcome (Dawn, 1995;Theam et al, 2001). Also, there is positive correlation between placental volume and neonatal birth weight and babies length (Sivaro et al, 2002). The size is estimated by either measuring the placental thickness or its volume (Geirsson et al, 1985).…”

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