Fetal evaluation by umbilical and cerebral blood flow Doppler studies with neonatal evaluation in preeclamptic versus control pregnancies

Abstract

Antenatal care is a primary defense mechanism against diagnosis of the disease and picking up of the severe cases with subsequent early management and intervention.. The second line of defense mechanism which would carry the lowest maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality is the aggressive management of severe cases of pre-eclampsia.

Pie-eclampsia, a condition unique to human pregnancy is a significant cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Maternal vasoconstriction and foetal growth retardation are parts of the syndrome of pre­ eclampsia and are thought to be related to placental insufficiency.