Multi-analysis of factors affecting erythropoietin level of umbilical blood / 中华围产医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the level of umbilical plasma erythropoietin (EPO) in normal and abnormal pregnancy and analyze the influence factors of EPO. Methods EPO concentration in 106 umbilical plasma were measured by enzyme immonoassay. Samples were divided into four groups control group with healthy full term newborns; hypertension group with neonates born to mothers with hypertension; diabetiec group with neonates born to mothers with diabetes; asphyxia group with neonates with fetal distress or asphyxia. The relationship between the concentration of EPO and gestational age, mode of delivery and pregnant complications were analysed. Results Mothers with hypertension, diabetes, fetal distress or neonatal asphyxia were important factors influencing umbilical blood EPO production ( P