Some Biochemical Measurments As An Indicator Of Fetal Maturity

The aim of this essay is to explore the value of some markers in fetal and maternal blood and amniotic fluid to assess whether these marker reflect intrauterine growth and maturity of fetus.The ultimate objective of high quality maternal-fetal care is the uncomplicated birth of a healthy baby to a healthy mother at term.Pregnancy induces major physiological, hormonal and biochemical changes to achieve an optimal outcome for the baby and his mother.Fetal growth observed between 20th and 28th week of pregnancy is accompanied by fetal maturation which enables further uncomplicated extra-uterine growth.