A new and measurable parameter in the study of static equilibrium is described. Using a
minicomputer, the locus of postural sway was measured during 1 minute periods in 144 …

OBJECTIVE: To establish the level of birth weight discordance at which perinatal morbidity
increases in monochorionic and dichorionic twin pregnancy. METHODS: This prospective …

Background: Supplementation with folic acid (FA) is recommended worldwide before and
during early pregnancy because of its proven effect in preventing neural tube defects, but the …

Vaginal childbirth is probably the most important factor in the aetiology of pelvic floor dysfunction
(PFD) and results in the combination of some or all of the following conditions: urinary (…

OBJECTIVE: To determine the optimum timing for planned delivery of uncomplicated
monochorionic and dichorionic twin pregnancies. METHODS: Unselected twin pregnancies were …

Background. To determine the significance of an inappropriately mature placenta on
ultrasound examination (Grannum classification), in a low-risk obstetric population. Scans were …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of noncentral placental
cord insertion on birthweight discordance in twins. STUDY DESIGN: We performed a …

Background Periconceptional folic acid prevents neural tube defects (NTDs), but it is
uncertain whether there are benefits for offspring neurodevelopment arising from continued …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of introducing two biophysical ultrasound examinations
in a low-risk antenatal population. METHODS: Scans were performed at 30–32 weeks’ …

The human fetus learns about its chemosensory environment and this influences its behavior
at birth and during the nursing period. This study examined whether prenatal experience …