Maternal Serum Homocysteine Levels and Uterine Artery Pulsatility Indices in Preterm Labor

Maternal Serum Homocysteine Levels and Uterine Artery Pulsatility Index as Predictors of Spontaneous Preterm Labor

Study included all pregnant women admitted with threatened preterm labor during the study period. All participants underwent estimation of maternal serum homocysteine level and assessment of uterine artery Doppler indices.

Prospective cohort study. Study approval by local ethics committee. Informed written consent. Study included all pregnant women admitted with threatened preterm labor during the study period. All participants underwent estimation of maternal serum homocysteine level and assessment of uterine artery Doppler indices.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton pregnancy
• More than 28 and less than 35 gestational weeks.
• Threatened preterm labor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medical disorders complicating pregnancy
• Obstetric conditions complicating pregnancy (e.g., placenta previa, multiple gestation,PPROM, ....etc)
• Fetal anomalies or distress