Influential factors of adverse pregnancy outcome in women with subchorionic hematoma / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the influential factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with subchorionic hematoma.Methods:A total of 101 women with subchorionic hematoma who received treatment in the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2017 to June 2020 were included in this study. They were divided into a control group and an adverse pregnancy outcome group according to whether there was an adverse pregnancy outcome. The epidemiological characteristics, hematoma characteristics observed on ultrasound images, and pregnancy outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no significant difference in the number of women who used assisted reproductive technology between the control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [6 (8.0%) vs. 8 (30.7%), χ2 = 8.38, P = 0.004]. There was a significant difference in hematoma volume between adverse pregnancy outcome and control groups [(4.12 ± 0.61) mL vs. (6.36 ± 0.87) mL, t = 6.73, P = 0.009]. There was a significant difference in the number of patients who had obstetric complications between control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [11 (14.7%) vs. 16 (61.5%), χ2 = 21.66, P = 0.001]. There was a significant difference in the number of patients who had hematomas located at the edge of the placenta between the control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [15 (20.0%) vs. 12 (46.2%), χ2 = -4.81, P = 0.001]. Conclusion:Women who use assisted reproductive technology for pregnancy, have obstetric complications, or have a subchorionic hematoma with hematoma at the edge of the placenta are more likely to experience a miscarriage. Therefore, women of childbearing age should actively treat the primary disease and be alert to the occurrence of placental abruption.

Predictive factors for premature birth and respiratory exacerbation in pregnancies of women with cystic fibrosis

Abstract Objective: In this present study, the authors evaluated the predictive factors for adverse maternal-fetal outcomes in pregnancies of women with cystic fibrosis (CF). Patients were followed up by a referral center for adults in southern Brazil. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study that used data from electronic medical records regarding pregnancies of women diagnosed with CF. Results: The study included 39 pregnancies related to 20 different women. The main adverse outcomes were high prevalence rates of premature birth (38.5%) and maternal respiratory exacerbation (84.6%). Lower body mass index (BMI) values (< 20.8) and younger ages of CF diagnosis increased the risk of premature birth. The presence of methicillin-resistant and absence of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, as well as a younger age of diagnosis, increased the risk of maternal respiratory exacerbation during pregnancy. Conclusions: Conception in women with CF is often associated with maternal and fetal complications. Continuous monitoring by a multidisciplinary team should emphasize appropriate nutritional status, investigation of bacterial colonization, and immediate attention to respiratory exacerbations.

Establishment of the maximum surgical blood order schedule for cesarean sections / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To establish the catalog of maximum surgical blood order schedule(MSBOS) for cesarean sections with different obstetric complications, so as to guide the doctors of clinical and Blood Transfusion Department to prepare blood reasonably. 【Methods】 The blood transfusion data during cesarean sections from January to October 2021 in our hospital were collected via medical record information system and blood bank system.The blood recipients were classified according to the main obstetric complications. The incidence of blood transfusion, per capita RBC transfusion units, blood transfusion index (TI) and other indicators were calculated, the literature and the risk of massive hemorrhage were referred, and the actual situation of Obstetrics Department was considered to formulate the obstetric MSBOS of our own. 【Results】 1) The blood recipients during cesarean sections were mainly diagnosed as placental abruption, placental implantation, central placenta previa and severe preeclampsia; the incidence of blood transfusion of them was 17.9%(20/112), 17.7%(15/85), 16.8% (27/161)and 5.2%(9/173), respectively, and TI indexes was 0.9, 1.3, 1.0 and 0.3, respectively. 2) The MSBOS of Obstetrics Department in our hospital had been established, and the blood preparation for obstetric surgery was divided into three categories: T(blood typing)/S(antibody screening), T(blood typing)/S(antibody screening)/C(crossmatch) 2 U, and T/S/C 4 U. 【Conclusion】 The establishment of MSBOS in Obstetrics Department of our hospital provides references for preparing blood reasonably.

Is there an Increased Risk for unfavorable obstetric outcomes in women with endometriosis? an evaluation of evidences / Existe um risco maior para desfechos obstétricos desfavoráveis em mulheres com endometriose? uma avaliação das evidências

Abstract Objective The present study is a systematic review of the literature to assess whether the presence of endometriosis determines or contributes to adverse obstetric outcomes. Data Sources The present work was carried out at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, state of São Paulo, Brazil, in accordance to the PRISMA methodology for systematic reviews. A review of the literature was performed using PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases. The keywords used were: pregnancy outcome, pregnancy complications, obstetrical complications, obstetrics, obstetric outcomes and endometriosis. The survey was further completed by a manually executed review of cross-referenced articles, which was last performed on November 30, 2018. Selection of studies The survey disclosed a total of 2,468 articles, published from May 1946 to October 2017. A total of 18 studies were selected to be further classified according to their quality and relevance. Data Collection The Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale was used for classification. Five studies of greater impact and superior evidence quality and 13 studies of moderate evidence quality were selected. We analyzed the studies for the characteristics of their patients plus how endometriosis was diagnosed and their respective obstetric outcomes taking into account their statistical relevance. Data Synthesis Analyses of the higher impact and better quality studies have shown high incidence of preterm birth and placenta previa in patients with endometriosis. Conclusion Placenta previa and preterm birth are the most statistically significant outcomes related to endometriosis, as indicated by our systematic review. The present information is useful to alert obstetricians and patients about possible unfavorable obstetric outcomes.

Resumo Objetivo Realizar uma revisão sistemática e crítica da literatura de modo a avaliar se a presença de endometriose determina desfechos obstétricos adversos na gestação. Fonte dos dados O presente estudo foi realizado no Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brasil, de acordo com a metodologia PRISMA para revisões sistemáticas. As bases de dados usadas para a revisão de literatura foram Pubmed, Web of Science e Scopus. As palavras-chave usadas foram: pregnancy outcome, pregnancy complications, obstetrical complications, obstetrics, obstetric outcomes e endometriosis. Uma revisão manual de artigos com referências cruzadas completou a pesquisa, que foi realizada pela última vez em 30 de novembro de 2018. Seleção dos estudos A pesquisa contou com o total de 2.468 artigos, publicados de maio de 1946 a outubro de 2017. Foram selecionados 18 estudos com base em sua relevância. Coleta de dados A metodologia Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale foi usada para selecionar 5 estudos cuja evidência era de melhor qualidade e 13 estudos de moderada qualidade de evidência. As características das populações dos estudos foram analisadas, assim como a doença endometriose foi diagnosticada e os respectivos desfechos obstétricos nas pacientes observando-se a relevância estatística dos estudos. Síntese dos dados A análise dos estudos de maior impacto e de melhor qualidade de evidência mostram que placenta prévia e ocorrência de nascimentos pré-termo são os desfechos obstétricos desfavoráveis de maior incidência em pacientes com endometriose. Conclusão Placenta prévia e nascimentos pré-termo são os desfechos obstétricos com maior significância estatística relacionados à endometriose. Esta informação é útil para alertar obstetras e pacientes com endometriose para possíveis desfechos obstétricos desfavoráveis.

Maternal-fetal prognosis of obstetric emergencies at the maternity ward of the Mamou regional hospital

Background: Pregnant women may be at risk of unpredictable obstetric complications such as: bleeding, dystocia, acute fetal suffering, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. This maternal-fetal prognosis of obstetric emergencies is influenced by factors that are most often related to complications that alter the course or outcome of a pregnancy and require prompt care. The objectives of this study are to analyze the factors that influence the maternal-fetal prognosis of obstetric emergencies; determine their frequency, describe the clinical profiles of patients and evaluate the maternal-fetal prognosis.Methods: The study was conducted at the Mamou Regional Hospital. It was a 6-month quantitative, descriptive and analytical study, from July 1st to December 31st, 2016, including all parturient women whose term is greater than or equal to 28 weeks of amenorrhoea.Results: The study covered 377 obstetric emergencies out of a total of 1273 deliveries, or 29.61%. Factors influencing the prognosis were: young age, parity, unfavorable socio-economic conditions and difficult baseline conditions. The main obstetric emergencies recorded were acute fetal suffering, disproportion and narrowed pelvis. The dominant mode of delivery was caesarean section with a frequency of 89.65%. Maternal lethality is 3.44% and fetal lethality is 5.14%.Conclusions: Obstetric emergency is a frequent situation where better management would improve the prognosis of the mother and fetus.

Breech presentation delivery care: A review of childbirth semiology, mechanism and care / Atención del parto con feto en presentación pelviana: revisión de la semiología, el mecanismo y la atención del parto

RESUMEN Objetivo: revisar los conceptos que subyacen al trabajo de parto con feto en presentación pelviana, su semiología y las maniobras obstétricas que facilitan un resultado materno perinatal exitoso. Materiales y métodos: a partir de un caso hipotético que ambienta de manera práctica el tema, se crea un documento explicativo construido a partir de una revisión narrativa, en donde se examinan los preceptos relacionados con el diagnóstico, el mecanismo del parto en presentación pelviana y el manejo intraparto de la gestante, con énfasis en la adecuada ejecución de las maniobras que facilitan la extracción fetal. Resultados: el parto en presentación pelviana debe ser atendido por vía vaginal cuando se encuentra en periodo expulsivo con encajamiento cumplido. Para su diagnóstico y atención es esencial hacer una adecuada identificación de la presentación, así como conocer su fisiología, la indicación y adecuada ejecución de las maniobras obstétricas que facilitan un parto sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: el mecanismo del parto en presentación pelviana es complejo y requiere, cuando no hay otra alternativa para la atención, que tanto el obstetra como el médico general conozcan su fisiología y las múltiples maniobras obstétricas que facilitan obtener buen resultado materno perinatal.

ABSTRACT Objective: To review the concepts underlying breech presentation delivery as well as the semiology and the obstetric maneuvers contributing to a successful perinatal maternal outcome. Materials and methods: Based on a hypothetical scenario to set the stage for a practical approach to the topic, an explanatory paper built on a narrative review is created in order to examine the principles related to diagnosis, mechanism of delivery and maternal care, emphasizing maneuvers to ease fetal extraction. Results: Breech presentation delivery must be managed through the vaginal canal when already in the expulsion phase with fetal engagement. For diagnosis and care, it is essential to know the unique semiology and physiology of this condition as well as the obstetric maneuvers to facilitate an uncomplicated delivery. Conclusions: The mechanism of childbirth in breech presentation is complex and requires knowledge of its physiology and multiple obstetric maneuvers on the part of the obstetrician as well as the general practitioner, in order to ensure adequate care when there is no other option.

Assessment of maternal and perinatal outcome in cases of prolonged pregnancy in a tertiary healthcare institute: a cross sectional observational study

Background: Prolonged pregnancy has always been regarded as a high‑risk condition because perinatal morbidity and mortality is known to rise. The interest in postdatism (just beyond expected date of delivery) has been recent and the management is controversial, more so with the advent of sonography providing information about placental aging and amount of amniotic fluid.  The aim of the present retrospective study was to analyze the outcome of pregnancies which crossed the expected date of delivery.Methods: The present study was a cross sectional observational study, conducted between April 2018 to September 2018, among 90 cases presented with post dated pregnancy under the department of obstetrics and gynecology, in a tertiary medical teaching institute in Maharashtra.Results: Maximum number of cases, i.e., 22.22% indications were meconium stained liquor with fetal distress, in 18.51% cases indications were failure of induction, in 22.22% indications were nonreactive NST, in 17.61% cases indications were CPD.Conclusions: It was concluded that prolonged pregnancy was associated with significant risk of perinatal complications such as fetal distress, meconium aspiration syndrome and IUGR.

Obstetrical and perinatal outcome in adolescent pregnancy: a retrospective study at a tertiary care center in rural India

Background: Adolescent pregnancy is a serious health and social problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the obstetrical and perinatal outcomes of nulliparous adolescent pregnancies in a tertiary care centre in rural India.Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted between April 2017 and March 2018.Adolescent primigravidae completing 28 weeks of gestation with singleton pregnancy were included in the study group. Primigravidae aged between 20 and 25 years were taken as a control group. The factors under study included obstetric complications and neonatal outcomes. The association was considered significant at P-value <0.05.Results: 450 women were included in the study group and 460 to the control group. The incidence of adolescent pregnancy was 18.3% during the study period. The adolescent mothers had a significantly higher incidence of preeclampsia (12.8 % vs 8.4 %; p = 0.03), eclampsia (3.5% vs 1.5%; p = 0.01), preterm delivery (18.6% vs 10.8%; p = 0.0009), low birth weight (39.1 % vs 24.2 %; p = 0.00001),very low birth weight babies (13.7 % vs 8.7 %; p = 0.01) compared to control group. There was higher proportion of NICU admissions in adolescent group (20.8% vs 12.3 %; p = 0.0005) compared to control group. No significant difference was found regarding postpartum complications and still birth.Conclusions: Adolescent pregnancy is associated with poorer feto-maternal outcomes. Regular antenatal visits, adequate nutritional supplementation and early detection of high-risk factors may contribute in decreasing the obstetric risk of childbirth in adolescent mothers.

Systemic lupus erythematosus and pregnancy: A single-center observational study of 69 pregnancies / Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico e gravidez: estudo observacional em um único centro com 69 gestações

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effects of pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Methods The present article is a retrospective cohort study. Datawere collected from medical records of pregnant women with SLE from January 2002 to December 2012 at Universidade Estadual de Campinas, in the city of Campinas, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Systemic lupus erythematosus and disease activity were defined according to the American College of Rheumatology and the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) criteria respectively. The means, standard deviations (SDs), percentages and correlations were performed using the SAS software, version 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, US). Results We obtained data from 69 pregnancies in 58 women. During pregnancy, a new flare was observed in 39.2% (n = 27). The manifestations were most common in patients with prior kidney disease, and mainly occurred during the third quarter and the puerperium. Renal activity occurred in 24.6% (n = 17), and serious activity, in 16% (n = 11). Of all deliveries, 75% (n = 48) were by cesarean section. Twomaternal deaths occurred (3%). Preterm birth was themain complication in the newborns. The abortion rate was 8.7%. Severe SLEDAI during pregnancy was associated with prematurity (100%) and perinatal death (54%). Conclusion Thematernal-fetal outcome is worse in SLE when thewomen experience a flare during pregnancy. The best maternal-fetal outcomes occur when the disease is in remission for at least 6 months before the pregnancy.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos da gravidez em pacientes com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico (LES). Métodos Estudo de coorte retrospectivo. Os dados foram coletados de prontuários de mulheres com LES que engravidaram de janeiro de 2002 a dezembro de 2012 na Universidade Estadual de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Lúpus eritematoso sistêmico e atividade da doença foram definidos segundo o American College of Rheumatology e os critérios doÍndice deAtividadedaDoença de Lúpus Eritematoso (SLEDAI, nasigla eminglês), respectivamente. As médias, os desvios-padrão (DP), as porcentagens e as correlações foram realizados utilizando o software SAS, versão 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, US). Resultados Obtivemos dados de 69 gestações em58mulheres. Durante a gravidez, a reatividade da doença foi observada em 39.2% (n = 27). As manifestações mais comuns foram em pacientes com doença renal prévia, e ocorreram principalmente no terceiro trimestre e no puerpério. Atividade renal ocorreu em 24,6% (n = 17), e atividade grave, em 16% (n = 11). De todos os partos, 75% (n = 48) foram por cesariana. Dois óbitos maternos ocorreram (3%). A prematuridade foi a principal complicação nos recém-nascidos. A taxa de aborto foi de 8,7%. O índice SLEDAI grave durante a gestação foi associado à prematuridade (100%) e à morte perinatal (54%). Conclusão O resultado materno-fetal é pior no LES quando as mulheres sofrem crise de reativação durante a gravidez. Os melhores desfechos materno-fetais ocorrem quando a doença está em remissão por pelo menos 6 meses anteriores à gestação.

Maternal and fetal outcome in operated vs non-operated cases of congenital heart disease cases in pregnancy

Objectives To study pregnancy outcomes in operated vs non-operated cases of congenital heart disease cases during pregnancy. Materials and methods A total of 55 patients of congenital heart disease who delivered in the authors unit in last 10 years were taken in this retrospective study. These were divided into two groups Group 1:29 (52.7%) patient who had no cardiac surgery and Group 2: 26(47.2%) who had cardiac surgery to correct their cardiac defect before pregnancy. All patients were evaluated for cardiac complications and outcome during pregnancy. Obstetric complications, mode of delivery and fetal outcome was compared in the two groups using statistical analysis. Result The commonest lesion was atrial septal defect (ASD) seen in 22(40%) patients followed by ventricular septal defect (VSD) in 16(29%) .Congenital valvular disease 8(14.5%) and patent ductus arteriosus in 4(7.2%) cases. The mean age was 25.9 ± 3.15 years in Group 1 and 26.3 ± 4.53 years in Group 2. The baseline characteristics were similar in the two groups. There was no difference in cardiac complications, NYHA deterioration and need of cardiac drugs in the two groups. Obstetric complications and mode of delivery were also similar in the two groups.Mean birth weight was 2516.65 ± 514.04 gm in Group 1 and 2683.00 ± 366.00 gm in Group 2 and was similar. APGAR < 8, stillbirth rate and other neonatal complications were also similar in two groups. Conclusion The maternal and fetal outcome was excellent in patients with congenital heart disease and was similar in unoperated and operated cases.

Experiencias del hombre ante la hospitalización por complicaciones obstétricas de su esposa / Experiences of the man before hospitalization due to obstetric complications of his wife / Experiências do homem antes da internação por complicações obstétricas de sua esposa

Introducción: Al presentarse una complicación obstétrica, donde no solo interactúan factores fisiológicos, sino culturales, sociales, religiosos y económicos que ponen en riesgo la vida del binomio madre-hijo, durante la hospitalización de su esposa la vida del hombre se ve afectada debido a las expectativas sociales de su entorno, es decir, de él se espera fortaleza, valentía, control emocional e independencia, entre otras muchas. Integrar al esposo durante esta situación permite dirigir la atención para comprender cómo el trinomio madre-padre-hijo vive este proceso y así implementar estrategias orientadas a la práctica de enfermería en su cuidado integral, ya que la literatura es escasa referente al fenómeno de estudio y en México no hay información al respecto. Objetivo: Describir las experiencias del Hombre ante la hospitalización de su esposa por complicaciones obstétricas en un hospital de segundo nivel. Metodología: Diseño cualitativo fenomenológico-hermenéutico. Los participantes fueron 6 informantes hombres que experimentaron junto a su esposa durante la hospitalización por presentar alguna complicación obstétrica durante el embarazo y/o el parto; los datos se recolectaron a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. El número de informantes se definió por medio del criterio de saturación, el análisis de datos se realizó mediante la propuesta de Colaizzi. Hallazgos: Emergieron 3 grandes categorías: A) Efecto de cuidar a otros, con 4 sub-categorías: a1) decisiones de vida o muerte, a2) anteposición de mis necesidades personales, a3) fortalecimiento del rol de esposo, a4) ahora me toca cuidarlos; B) Contando con apoyo: b1) la familia como sostén, b2) apoyo de la comunidad, b3) religiosidad y automotivación; C) Invisibilidad del esposo por el personal de salud. Conclusiones: Tradicionalmente, el hombre no debe doblegarse ante el dolor de él o de otros ni pedir ayuda; sin embargo se observó cambios importantes como ternura, comprensión, compromiso afectivo sin que nadie cuestione su masculinidad. Se describe como esta situación afianza el rol de esposo, dando cuidado, apoyo y afecto a su esposa e hijos, es necesario fortalecer y mejorar la práctica asistencial de enfermería al brindar el cuidado al trinomio.

Introduction: When an obstetric complication occurs, where not only physiological factors, but cultural, social, religious and economic factors that endanger the life of the mother-child binomial, during the hospitalization of his wife, the life of the man is affected due to The social expectations of his environment, that is, he expects strength, courage, emotional control and independence, among many others. Integrating the husband during this situation allows directing the attention to understand how the trinomial mother-father-son lives this process and thus implement strategies oriented to the practice of nursing in its integral care, since the literature is scarce referring to the phenomenon of study and In Mexico there is no information about it. Objective: To describe the experiences of the Man before the hospitalization of his wife by obstetric complications in a second level hospital. Methodology: Qualitative phenomenological-hermeneutic design. Participants were 6 male informants who experienced with their spouse during hospitalization for having an obstetric complication during pregnancy and / or childbirth; The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The number of informants was defined by the saturation criterion, data analysis was performed using the Colaizzi proposal. Findings: Three major categories emerged: A) Effect of caring for others, with 4 sub-categories: a1) life or death decisions, a2) preposition of my personal needs, a3) strengthening the role of husband, a4) now it's my turn Take care of them; B) With support: b1) the family as support, b2) support of the community, b3) religiosity and self-motivation; C) Invisibility of the husband by the health personnel. Conclusions: Traditionally, man should not bow to the pain of him or others or ask for help; However important changes were observed such as tenderness, understanding, affective commitment without anyone questioning their masculinity. Describing how this situation strengthens the role of husband, giving care, support and affection to his wife and children, it is necessary to strengthen and improve the nursing care practice by providing care to the trinomial.

Introdução: Quando ocorre uma complicação obstétrica, onde não apenas fatores fisiológicos interagem, mas também fatores culturais, sociais, religiosos e econômicos que colocam em risco a vida do binômio mãe-filho, durante a hospitalização de sua esposa, a vida do homem é afetada por as expectativas sociais de seu entorno, isto é, força, coragem, controle emocional e independência, são esperadas dele, entre muitos outros. A integração do marido nessa situação permite direcionar a atenção para entender como o trinômio mãe-pai-filho vive esse processo e, assim, implementar estratégias orientadas para a prática da enfermagem em seu cuidado integral, uma vez que a literatura é escassa quanto ao fenômeno de estudo e no México não há informações sobre isso. Objetivo: Descrever as experiências do Homem antes da internação de sua esposa devido a complicações obstétricas em um hospital de segundo nível. Metodologia: Desenho fenomenológico-hermenêutico qualitativo. Participaram do estudo 6 informantes do sexo masculino que sofreram com a esposa durante a hospitalização por apresentarem uma complicação obstétrica durante a gravidez e / ou parto; os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas. O número de informantes foi definido por meio do critério de saturação; a análise dos dados foi realizada mediante proposta de Colaizzi. Resultados: surgiram três categorias principais: A) Efeito de cuidar dos outros, com quatro subcategorias: a1) decisões de vida ou morte, a2) predizer minhas necessidades pessoais, a3) fortalecer o papel do marido, a4) agora é a minha vez cuide deles; B) Com apoio: b1) a família como apoio, b2) apoio comunitário, b3) religiosidade e auto-motivação; C) Invisibilidade do marido pelo pessoal de saúde. Conclusões: Tradicionalmente, o homem não deve se curvar à dor de si ou dos outros ou pedir ajuda; no entanto, mudanças importantes foram observadas, como ternura, compreensão, comprometimento emocional sem que ninguém questionasse sua masculinidade. Descreve-se como essa situação fortalece o papel do marido, dando cuidado, apoio e afeto à esposa e aos filhos, sendo necessário fortalecer e aprimorar a prática do cuidado de enfermagem prestando assistência ao trinômio.

Embarazo en pacientes con esquizofrenia / Pregnancy in patients with schizophrenia

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y de cohorte basado en la revisión de historias clínicas y base de datos del Sistema Informático Perinatal (sip) de las pacientes portadoras de esquizofrenia y embarazadas que consultaron en el Hospital Vilardebó entre 2009-2012. Se estudiaron 35 casos de gestaciones que correspondieron a 30 mujeres. Se identificaron determinadas características sociodemográficas y clínicas: mayor edad en el momento de la gestación, menor planificación del embarazo, menor cantidad de controles prenatales, la mayoría de las consultas psiquiátricas se realizaron durante el puerperio. No se evidenció asociación entre madres con esquizofrenia y menor edad gestacional, menor peso del recién nacido o Apgar bajo, así como tampoco con la presencia de complicaciones obstétricas o neonatales.

A descriptive cohort study was conducted basedon the review of medical records and Perinatal Information System database (sip) of pregnant women with schizophrenia who were assisted atthe State Mental Facility (Hospital Vilardebó) from2009 to 2012. 35 cases of pregnancies which corresponded to 30 women were studied. Certainsocio-demographic and clinical characteristics were identified: age at the time of pregnancy,lower pregnancy planning, less prenatal medicalcare, most psychiatric consultations were heldduring the post-partum period. No associationwere found between mothers with schizophreniaand lower gestational age, low birth weight or low Apgar, nor the presence of obstetric or neonatal complications are evident.

Differences of Obstetric Complications and Clinical Characteristics between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability / 정신신체의학

OBJECTIVES: Since the awareness of autism spectrum disorders(ASD) is growing, as a result, it is increasing numbers of infants and toddlers being referred to specialized clinics for a differential diagnosis and the importance of early autism spectrum disorders detection is emphasized. This study is to know the difference between ASD and intellectual disability(ID) from comparison of the demographics, clinical characters and obstetric complications. METHODS: The participants are 816 toddlers who visited the developmental delay clinic(DDC) in National Health Insurance Ilsan hospital. The number of toddlers diagnosed as ASD and ID was 324 and 492. 75 toddlers out of 114 who returned to DDC were diagnosed as ID at the first visit but 7 of them had changed diagnosis to ASD at the second visit. After compared ASD with ID from the first visit, we analyzed characters of toddlers who had the changed diagnosis to ASD at the second visit. RESULTS: As a result, the comparison between ASD and ID at the first visit shows that the boys have higher ratio, lower obstetric complication and lower language assessment score in ASD. The toddlers who had the changed diagnosis at the second visit were all boys and they had more cases of family history of developmental delay and had lower score of receptive language developmental quotient. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that sex, language characteristics and obstetric complication could be useful in the early detection of ASD.

Ganancia de peso gestacional como factor de riesgo para desarrollar complicaciones obstétricas / Gestational weight gain as a risk factor for developing obstetric complications

La ganancia de peso gestacional es un fenómeno complejo influenciado no sólo por cambios fisiológicos y metabólicos maternos, sino también por el metabolismo placentario. Las mujeres que durante el embarazo tienen un índice de masa corporal (IMC) normal y una ganancia de peso adecuada, presentan una mejor evolución gestacional y del parto. Las mujeres con una ganancia de peso gestacional mayor a la recomendada presentan un incremento en el riesgo de tener hipertensión, diabetes mellitus, varices, coledocolitiasis, embarazos prolongados, retardo en el crecimiento intrauterino, mayor porcentaje de complicaciones al nacimiento, complicaciones trombóticas, anemia, infecciones urinarias y desórdenes en la lactancia. Por una parte, existe una relación entre el peso de la placenta y el volumen del líquido amniótico y, por la otra, el peso del recién nacido, probablemente también exista una relación con el tamaño del útero. Existen diferentes factores que dificultan que la ganancia de peso sea la adecuada, entre los que se encuentra una edad mayor o igual a 40 años. La ganancia excesiva de peso que se puede mantener, e incluso aumentar después del embarazo, dificulta que la mujer regrese a su peso ideal. En el primer trimestre, en la dieta (1,800 calorías) se debe incluir ingredientes saludables. En el segundo trimestre, el feto dobla su talla (a 2,500 calorías), al inicio del cuarto mes, hay que ir aumentando progresivamente las calorías hasta llegar a las 2,500 recomendadas por la OMS. Durante el tercer trimestre (2,750 calorías), en los últimos meses de gestación, se debe aportar a la dieta unas 2,750 calorías diarias y contener sólo unos 100 gramos de proteínas. La comprensión de los determinantes de la ganancia de peso durante el embarazo es esencial para el diseño de las intervenciones clínicas y de la salud de la madre y el bebé.

Gain of gestational weight is a complex phenomenon, not only influenced by maternal physiologic and metabolic changes, but also for the placental metabolism. The women that have a normal body weight index (BWI) and a gain of weight adapted during the gestation to the moment to be pregnancy present a better evolution in pregnancy and childbirth that those women with a gain of more weight to the one recommended. The women with a gain of gestational weight bigger than the increase the risk of having obstetric complications like hypertension, diabetes, coledocolitiasis, prolonged pregnancy, intra-uterine low growth, bigger percentage of complications to the birth, infections before and after the childbirth, thrombotic complications, anemia, bladder infections and disorder in the nursing. A relationship exists between the weight of the placenta and the volume the amniotic liquid, on one hand and the weight of the newly born one for other and that it probably exists also a relationship among the size of the uterus. Different types of complications exist when the gain of weight is not the appropriate one, among those that are the oldest age or similar to 40 years where a bigger risk of obstetric complications exists, this way the excessive gain of weight that can stay and even to increase after the pregnancy being therefore very difficult so that the woman to return to its ideal weight. In the first trimester (1,800 calories) should begin to include healthy ingredients. Second trimester, the fetus bends its size, to the beginning of the fourth month it is necessary to go increasing the calories intake progressively until arriving at the 2,500. Third trimester recommends an intake of 2,750 calories and to contain about 100 grams of proteins. The understanding of the determinant of the gain of weight during the pregnancy is essential for the design of the clinical interventions and of the mother's health and the baby.

Association between obstetric complications & previous pregnancy outcomes with current pregnancy outcomes in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Background & objectives: A substantial proportion of pregnant women in India are at the risk of serious obstetric complications and reliable information on obstetric morbidity is scanty, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged society. We studied the association between the obstetric complications in women in their current pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes in previous pregnancies in Uttar Pradesh, India. Methods: Data from District Level Household Survey (2007-2008) were used for empirical assessment. Bivariate, trivariate and Cox proportional hazard regression model analyses were applied to examine the effect of obstetric complications and previous pregnancy outcome on current pregnancy outcome among currently married women (age group 15-49 yr) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Results: The results of this study showed that the obstetric complications in the current pregnancy and adverse pregnancy outcomes in previous pregnancies were associated with the outcome of the current pregnancy. Cox proportional hazard regression model estimates revealed that the hazard ratio of having stillbirths were significantly higher among women with any obstetric complications compared to women with no obstetric complications. The adverse pregnancy outcome in a previous pregnancy was the largest risk factor for likelihood of developing similar type of adverse pregnancy outcome in the current pregnancy. Interpretation & conclusions: The findings provided key insights for health policy interventions in terms of prevention of obstetric complications to avoid the adverse pregnancy outcome in women.

Obstetric Complications by the Accessibility to Local Obstetric Service / 農村醫學 地域保健

OBJECTIVES: Pregnant women in rural areas do not have access to sufficient obstetric services in their own communities due to the shortage of obstetricians. Therefore, most of these women must seek obstetrician outside of their communities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between obstetric complications and accessibility to local obstetric care in Korea. METHODS: This study was an ecological study in which the unit of analysis was an administrative district. Using Korea National Health Insurance Corporation data, the total number of deliveries and the delivery proportion within and outside of the community from 2001 to 2008 were calculated for 232 administrative districts nationwide. Three outflow levels were categorized based on each district's out-of-community delivery proportion: high outflow (upper one third), moderate outflow (middle one third), and low outflow (lower one third). In addition, three obstetric complication rates (the rate of complications following abortion, ectopic and molar pregnancy, the abortion rate, and the eclampsia rate) were calculated for the 232 districts. One-way ANOVA and multivariate linear regression were used to evaluate obstetric complications among the three outflow levels. RESULTS: The high outflow districts had higher rates of eclampsia and complications following abortion, ectopic, and molar pregnancy compared to the other districts (ANOVA, p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the abortion rate among the three groups. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that high outflow districts were statistically significant in the rate of complications following abortion, ectopic and molar pregnancy and eclampsia rate after adjusting for local tax per capita (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: These results indicate that poor access to local obstetric care correlate with poor obstetric outcomes (delayed or excessive bleeding, embolism, genital tract or pelvic infection, shock or other complications following abortion and ectopic or molar pregnancy, or eclampsia).

Obstetric Complications and Psychological Well-being: Experiences of Bangladeshi Women during Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Women in developing countries experience postnatal depression at rates that are comparable with or higher than those in developed countries. However, their personal experiences during pregnancy and childbirth have received little attention in relation to postnatal depression. In particular, the contribution of obstetric complications to their emotional well-being during the postpartum period is still not clearly understood. This study aimed to (a) describe the pregnancy and childbirth experiences among women in Bangladesh during normal childbirth or obstetric complications and (b) examine the relationship between these experiences and their psychological well-being during the postpartum period. Two groups of women—one group with obstetric complications (n=173) and the other with no obstetric complications (n=373)—were selected from a sample of women enrolled in a community-based study in Matlab, Bangladesh. The experiences during pregnancy and childbirth were assessed in terms of a five-point rating scale from ‘severely uncomfortable=1’ to ‘not uncomfortable at all=5’. The psychological status of the women was assessed using a validated local version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at six weeks postpartum. Categorical data were analyzed using the chi-square test and continuous data by analysis of variance. Women with obstetric complications reported significantly more negative experiences during their recent childbirth [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.36-1.61, p<0.001] compared to those with normal childbirth. There was a significant main effect on emotional well-being due to experiences of pregnancy [F (4,536)=4.96, p=0.001] and experiences of childbirth [F (4,536)=3.29, p=0.01]. The EPDS mean scores for women reporting severe uncomfortable pregnancy and childbirth experiences were significantly higher than those reporting no such problems. After controlling for the background characteristics, postpartum depression was significantly associated with women reporting a negative childbirth experience. Childbirth experiences of women can provide important information on possible cases of postnatal depression.

An Examination of Women Experiencing Obstetric Complications Requiring Emergency Care: Perceptions and Sociocultural Consequences of Caesarean Sections in Bangladesh.

Little is known about the physical and socioeconomic postpartum consequences of women who experience obstetric complications and require emergency obstetric care (EmOC), particularly in resource-poor countries such as Bangladesh where historically there has been a strong cultural preference for births at home. Recent increases in the use of skilled birth attendants show socioeconomic disparities in access to emergency obstetric services, highlighting the need to examine birthing preparation and perceptions of EmOC, including caesarean sections. Twenty women who delivered at a hospital and were identified by physicians as having severe obstetric complications during delivery or immediately thereafter were selected to participate in this qualitative study. Purposive sampling was used for selecting the women. The study was carried out in Matlab, Bangladesh, during March 2008–August 2009. Data-collection methods included in-depth interviews with women and, whenever possible, their family members. The results showed that the women were poorly informed before delivery about pregnancy-related complications and medical indications for emergency care. Barriers to care-seeking at emergency obstetric facilities and acceptance of lifesaving care were related to apprehensions about the physical consequences and social stigma, resulting from hospital procedures and financial concerns. The respondents held many misconceptions about caesarean sections and distrust regarding the reason for recommending the procedure by the healthcare providers. Women who had caesarean sections incurred high costs that led to economic burdens on family members, and the blame was attributed to the woman. The postpartum health consequences reported by the women were generally left untreated. The data underscore the importance of educating women and their families about pregnancy-related complications and preparing families for the possibility of caesarean section. At the same time, the health systems need to be strengthened to ensure that all women in clinical need of lifesaving obstetric surgery access quality EmOC services rapidly and, once in a facility, can obtain a caesarean section promptly, if needed. While greater access to surgical interventions may be lifesaving, policy-makers need to institute mechanisms to discourage the over-medicalization of childbirth in a context where the use of caesarean section is rapidly rising.

Occurrence and Determinants of Postpartum Maternal Morbidities and Disabilities among Women in Matlab, Bangladesh.

The burden of maternal ill-health includes not only the levels of maternal mortality and complications during pregnancy and around the time of delivery but also extends to the standard postpartum period of 42 days with consequences of obstetric complications and poor management at delivery. There is a dearth of reliable data on these postpartum maternal morbidities and disabilities in developing countries, and more research is warranted to investigate these and further strengthen the existing safe motherhood programmes to respond to these conditions. This study aims at identifying the consequences of pregnancy and delivery in the postpartum period, their association with acute obstetric complications, the sociodemographic characteristics of women, mode and place of delivery, nutritional status of the mother, and outcomes of birth. From among women who delivered between 2007 and 2008 in the icddr,b service area in Matlab, we prospectively recruited all women identified with complicated births (n=295); a perinatal mortality (n=182); and caesarean-section delivery without any maternal indication (n=147). A random sample of 538 women with uncomplicated births, who delivered at home or in a facility, was taken as the control. All subjects were clinically examined at 6-9 weeks for postpartum morbidities and disabilities. Postpartum women who had suffered obstetric complications during birth and delivered in a hospital were more likely to suffer from hypertension [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=3.44; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.14-10.36], haemorrhoids (AOR=1.73; 95% CI=1.11-3.09), and moderate to severe anaemia (AOR=7.11; 95% CI=2.03- 4.88) than women with uncomplicated normal deliveries. Yet, women who had complicated births were less likely to have perineal tears (AOR=0.05; 95% CI=0.02-0.14) and genital prolapse (AOR=0.22; 95% CI=0.06-0.76) than those with uncomplicated normal deliveries. Genital infections were more common amongst women experiencing a perinatal death than those with uncomplicated normal births (AOR=1.92; 95% CI=1.18-3.14). Perineal tears were significantly higher (AOR=3.53; 95% CI=2.32-5.37) among those who had delivery at home than those giving birth in a hospital. Any woman may suffer a postpartum morbidity or disability. The increased likelihood of having hypertension, haemorrhoids, or anaemia among women with obstetric complications at birth needs specific intervention. A higher quality of maternal healthcare services generally might alleviate the suffering from perineal tears and prolapse amongst those with a normal uncomplicated delivery.