Fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH), an update: review of literature and an illustrative case

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Josefine Theresia MaierL Hellmeyer

Abstract

Blood trafficking from fetus to mother and vice versa is a well-known physiological event that occurs at any stage in pregnancy. If the fetus looses high blood quantities to the maternal blood stream it becomes symptomatic. These symptoms can vary from cardiovascular distress to fetal death. We give a review of current literature on Fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH). This article highlights the importance of physician's awareness on detecting this rare but life threatening entity with both severe consequences for mother and neonate. The traditional measurement of FMH and the co-usage of alpha-fetoprotein are debated. To conclude we describe and discuss an illustrative case of FMH. This article gives an applicatory overview of symptoms, diagnostics and treatment of FMH to facilitate physicians to detect this disease precociously.

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