Obstet Gynecol. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23963422 2013 Sep;122(3):706-17. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000433981.36184.4e. *ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 138: Inherited thrombophilias in pregnancy.* American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women's Health Care Physicians http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=American%20College%20of%20Obstetric... . *Abstract* Inherited thrombophilias are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism and also have been linked to adverse outcomes in pregnancy. However, there is limited evidence to guide screening for and management of these conditions in pregnancy. The purpose of this document is to review common thrombophilias and their association with maternal venous thromboembolism risk and adverse pregnancy outcomes, indications for screening to detect these conditions, and management options in pregnancy. -- V.Kesavan M.L.I.S,M.Phil Librariy and Information Assistant(Tamil Language) Government of India National Library Belvedere Kolkata-27. Cell:09007989177 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.