[HTML][HTML] C-reactive protein levels in early pregnancy, fetal growth patterns, and the risk for neonatal complications: the Generation R Study
GDS Ernst, LL De Jonge, A Hofman… - American journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine the associations of maternal C-reactive protein (CRP)
levels with fetal growth and the risks of neonatal complications. STUDY DESIGN: CRP levels
were measured in early pregnancy in 6016 women. Main outcome measures were fetal
growth in each trimester and neonatal complications. RESULTS: As compared to the
reference group (CRP levels< 5 mg/L), elevated maternal CRP levels (≥ 25 mg/L) were
associated with lower estimated fetal weight in third trimester and lower weight at birth …
levels with fetal growth and the risks of neonatal complications. STUDY DESIGN: CRP levels
were measured in early pregnancy in 6016 women. Main outcome measures were fetal
growth in each trimester and neonatal complications. RESULTS: As compared to the
reference group (CRP levels< 5 mg/L), elevated maternal CRP levels (≥ 25 mg/L) were
associated with lower estimated fetal weight in third trimester and lower weight at birth …