Mnemonic: “Increased Maternal Serum Alpha Feto Protein”
Increased: Intestinal obstruction
Maternal: Multiple gestation/ Miscalculation of gestational age/ Myeloschisis
Serum: Spina bifida cystica
Alpha: Anencephaly/ Abdominal wall defect
Feto: Fetal death
Protein: Placental abruption
