title: In reply.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas.
authors: Carmen M
authors: CM
authors: Tudela
authors: James M
authors: JM
authors: Alexander
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012640:Seizures / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium
references: Tudela CM, McIntire DD, Alexander JM. Effect of maternal body mass index on serum magnesium levels given for seizure prophylaxis. Obstet Gynecol 2013;121:314–20.
references: Pritchard JA. The use of the magnesium ion in the management of eclamptogenic toxemias. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1955;100:131–40.