Is there a need for special antenatal clinic for women with a medical disorder?
A two year review of clinical practice in a medical antenatal clinic was performed. Forty-six per cent of the patients were diabetics and the other 54% were a mixture of endocrine, cardiac, vascular and other medical disorders. The referral rate was 1.5% of total deliveries during the time period and the perinatal mortality rate was 27/1000. The preterm delivery rate was 20%. The feasibility of this kind of clinic in a single hospital is discussed.
Arnadottir
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Hull Maternity Hospital, UK.
Masson
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Lindow
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