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ArticleCureus2026

First-Trimester Screening Using a Fetomaternal Calculator Versus Maternal History-Based Screening for the Prevention of Preeclampsia.

Neeru Malik, Sandhya Jain, Dakshika Lochan, Arti Gautum, Rajiv Ranjan, Nikita Madan, Neelu Madan, Sonal Prasad, Parul Talwar, Rishabh Kochar

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Neeru MalikDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Sandhya JainDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Dakshika LochanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Arti GautumDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Rajiv RanjanDepartment of Radiology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Nikita MadanObstetrics and Gynecology, Employee's State Insurance Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESI PGIMER), Delhi, IND.
Neelu MadanObstetrics and Gynaecology, WUS Health Centre, Delhi, IND.
Sonal PrasadDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Parul TalwarObstetrics and Gynaecology, Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, Delhi, IND.
Rishabh KocharPulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.

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Abstract

backgroundPreeclampsia (PE) is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity in India. While traditional history-based screening is standard, it often lacks sensitivity. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) calculator-based screening, utilizing a multi-parametric approach without biochemical markers, against traditional maternal history-based screening in a North Indian population.

methodsA prospective observational study was conducted at Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital (September 2022 to May 2023). Four hundred women at 11 to 13

resultsThe incidence of preterm PE was significantly lower in Group A (9, 4.9%), compared to Group B (23, 12.4%) (p = 0.011). The total PE incidence was 14 (7.6%) in Group A and 34 (18.3%) in Group B (p = 0.002). Among women initially classified as low risk, 24 (16.0%) in the history-based group developed PE compared with six (4.3%) in the calculator group (p = 0.001). Group A also showed a significant reduction in NICU admissions, i.e., 14 (7.6%) versus 28 (15.1%) in Group B (p = 0.025).

conclusionFirst-trimester screening using the FMF calculator without biochemical markers is significantly more effective than history-based checklists. This protocol facilitates a viable, resource-based screening strategy for low- and middle-income countries.

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aspirin prophylaxisfetal medicine foundation (fmf) calculatorfirst-trimester screeninghigh-risk obstetricspreeclampsia

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PMID42582474
PMCPMC13457788

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