BACKGROUND: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is frequently associated with adverse pregnancy outcome if not adequately managed. Prompt identification of these women requires a programme of active screening. OBJECTIVE: ...

Background: Pre-eclampsia can be devastating and life-threatening for both mother and baby, particularly in developing countries. It is a major cause of maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis and ...

This study evaluated maternal serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) in spontaneous labour and its association with successful labour at term. A cross-sectional observational study was carried out on 140 ...

Background: Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy has profound implications for the baby and mother and thus active screening for this is desirable. Method: Fifty grams oral glucose challenge test was administered after obtaining ...

Objective To evaluate the glucose and insulin levels in amniotic fluid and compare with maternal blood glucose levels. Setting: Antenatal patients of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital Subjects: Forty-six pregnant ...

Objective: To evaluate the changes in maternal serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) after amniocentesis as a measure of fetomaternal haemorrhage. Subjects and Method: This was a cohort study carried out at the Lagos University ...

Objective: To evaluate whether there is any correlation between P/ olaclin and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) level in Nigerian women being managedfor infértility. Setting: Gynaecological Outpatient Clinic of the Lagos ...

BACKGROUND: The precise aetiology of pre-eclampsia has remained unknown. It is still a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between preeclampsia ...