Open full size image Key Abbreviations Chorionic villus sampling CVS Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets HELLP Hemolytic uremic syndrome HUS Human immunodeficiency virus HIV Immune thrombocytopenic purpura ITP Immunoglobulin G IgG Intravenous immunoglobulin IVIG Mean corpuscular volume MCV Polymerase…
Key Points Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the general population and is the most frequent neurologic complication of pregnancy. Prepregnancy counseling is imperative in the patient with epilepsy. Valproic acid has been associated with a significantly increased risk of major…
Key Points Four percent of pregnancies will be complicated by maternal platelet counts of less than 150,000/mm 3 . The vast majority of these patients have gestational thrombocytopenia with a benign course and need no intervention. Surgical bleeding occurs if…