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G Gathwala

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PubMed1992

Delayed contact and breast feeding.

Fifty two mother-infant pairs were studied. Of these, twenty six belonged to the normal vaginal delivery group where babies were roomed in with their mothers immediately after birth. Twenty six belonged to the cesarean group where the mother and baby were separated for 2.8 +/- 1.0 days. The social support was comparable in the two groups. No significant difference was found in the number of mothers breast feeding their infants at four weeks postpartum.

Breast Feeding↗
PubMed1992

Oral aluminium phosphide poisoning in Indian children.

Aluminium phosphide, due to its low cost, easy availability and highly toxic nature, is emerging as a common self-poisoning agent in adults. In children, besides accidental ingestion, it is usually given by their parents who themselves have taken it with suicidal intentions. Seven such cases in children are reported. Since prevention is the only logical approach there is an urgent need to take appropriate steps to prevent further loss of lives.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1991

Ocular myiasis.

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Eyelid Diseases↗
PubMed1991

Influence of cesarean section on mother-baby interaction.

Fifty two mother-infant pairs were studied. Twenty six of these were delivered by the normal vaginal route (NVD group) and twenty six by Cesarean section (CS group). The NVD babies were roomed in with their mothers soon after birth whereas the CS babies had a mean separation of 2.8 +/- 1.0 days. The mother baby interaction was evaluated by (a) direct observation of the mother's behaviour during feeding, (b) observation of mother's behaviour during BNBAS (Brazelton Neonatal Behaviour Assessment Scale) on her baby, and (c) interview of the mother with attachment questions. Mothers in the NVD group showed significantly greater affectionate behaviour and encompassing compared to mothers in the CS group. They (NVD mothers) were more often involved in the care-taking activities of their babies and scored significantly higher for the interview implying a greater mother-baby attachment in this group.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Liver dysfunction in severe birth asphyxia.

A total of 46 full term, appropriate for gestational age neonates were included in this study. Out of this, 31 infants had suffered severe birth asphyxia, while 15 normal babies formed the control group. The liver function tests of the asphyxiated group was deranged in 64.52% babies. There was 60% mortality in asphyxiated babies with deranged liver function. The serum levels of transaminases (SGOT, SGPT) and alkaline phosphatase in non-survivors were significantly higher than those of survivors.

Asphyxia Neonatorum↗
PubMed1990

Cesarean section and delayed contact: effect on baby's behaviour.

Fifty two babies were assessed by the Brazelton Neonatal Behaviour Assessment Scale (BNBAS) first at 24-48 hours after birth and next at 28 days of age. Of these 26 belonged to the normal vaginal delivery (NVD) group where the babies were roomed in with their mothers immediately after birth. The other 26 were delivered by Cesarean Section (CS) and had a mean separation of 2.8 +/- 1.0 day from their mothers. Babies in the NVD group performed better for the interactive processes at both the initial and follow-up assessment. They were more active initially and on follow up. Although no differences were obtained at the initial assessment for organisational processes (physiological response to stress and state control) the follow up revealed that the NVD babies smiled more, cried less and were less irritable.

Behavior↗
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Goldenhar's syndrome.

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Goldenhar Syndrome↗