Investigation of possible maternal and fetal factors which affect umbilical coiling index

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible maternal and fetal factors, which affect the Umbilical Coiling Index (UCI). Methods: This prospective, observational, analytic study was conducted using the data of 380 women with term pregnancy and newborns who presented at a University Hos...

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Published in:The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine 2019-03, Vol.32 (6), p.954-960
Main Authors: Namli Kalem, Muberra, Kalem, Ziya, Akgun, Nilufer, Yuce, Ebru, Aktas, Hatice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cord blood
ferritin
maternal anemia
transferrin saturation
Umbilical coiling index
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Summary:Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible maternal and fetal factors, which affect the Umbilical Coiling Index (UCI). Methods: This prospective, observational, analytic study was conducted using the data of 380 women with term pregnancy and newborns who presented at a University Hospital. Hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin, iron, and the total iron binding capacity (TIBC) of the maternal blood were measured, and transferrin saturation was estimated based on the ratio between serum iron and TIBC. Blood gases, ferritin, iron, and TIBC of the umbilical cord were also measured, and the transferrin saturation was calculated. The length and thickness of the umbilical cord, numbers of coilings, weight of placenta, neonatal weight were registered. The UCI was calculated dividing the total number of coils by the length of the umbilical cord (in cm). Results: A positive, linear, and statistically significant relationship was found between the UCI scores and the umbilical cord blood transferrin saturation, umbilical cord thickness, and the first- and fifth-min APGAR scores (p = .044, p 
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.1080/14767058.2017.1396311