title: C-reactive protein in pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
abstract: Serum C-reactive protein levels were measured by means of the nephelometric immunoassay technique in 215 pregnant women at various gestational ages. The results indicate a positive correlation of serum C-reactive protein levels with gestational age. In addition, we studied serum C-reactive protein concentrations in 37 pregnant women in labor and during the postpartum period. Delivery was accomplished by either the vaginal or abdominal route and was associated with significant C-reactive protein production.
mesh_terms: D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D002097:C-Reactive Protein