Guía para el tratamiento de cólico nefrítico en paciente embarazada / Guidelines for the treatment of nephritic colic in pregnant patients / Diretrizes para o tratamento de cólica nefrítica em mulheres grávidas

Introducción: el cólico nefrítico es una de las causas más frecuentes de consulta en puerta de emergencia. Cuando se presenta en una paciente embarazada, genera un desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico que requiere un abordaje multidisciplinario. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en la base de datos MedLine/PubMed considerando revisiones sistemáticas de literatura, reportes de casos clínicos, estudios observacionales retrospectivos publicados en los últimos 10 años, con el objetivo de obtener sustento informativo para crear un algoritmo diagnóstico y terapéutico que plantee el manejo del cólico nefrítico en la embarazada, dirigido a médicos emergencistas, urólogos y ginecólogos. Resultados: se obtuvieron en total 39 artículos, que fueron analizados, trabajando finalmente en base a 17 textos, que son los citados. Discusión: el diagnóstico se basa en la historia clínica, examen físico, pruebas de laboratorio e imagen. Tratamiento de inicio conservador, que incluye hidratación, analgésicos y antieméticos, reservando la utilización de antibióticos para cuadros infecciosos. De no funcionar éste, se optará por tratamiento intervencionista. Conclusiones: la embarazada con cólico nefrítico se estudia en base a paraclínica humoral y de imagen (ecografía, resonancia nuclear magnética y tomografía axial computada de baja dosis). El tratamiento es principalmente conservador, ante la falla del mismo o ante cuadros infecciosos es quirúrgico.

Introduction: renal colic is one of the most frequent causes of emergency room visits. When it occurs in a pregnant patient, it generates a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Materials and methods: a bibliographic search was carried out in the MedLine/PubMed database considering systematic literature reviews, clinical case reports, retrospective observational studies published in the last 10 years with the aim of obtaining information to create a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm for the management of nephritic colic in pregnant women, aimed at emergency physicians, urologists and gynecologists. Results: a total of 39 articles were obtained and analyzed, finally working on the basis of 17 texts, which are those cited. Discussion: diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging tests. Conservative initial treatment, including hydration, analgesics and antiemetics, reserving the use of antibiotics for infectious conditions. If this does not work, interventional treatment will be chosen. Conclusions: pregnant women with renal colic are studied on the basis of humoral and imaging (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and low dose computed axial tomography). The treatment is mainly conservative; in case of failure or infectious conditions, surgery is performed.

Introdução: a cólica renal é uma das causas mais frequentes de consulta no departamento de emergência. Quando ocorre em uma paciente grávida, gera um desafio diagnóstico e terapêutico que exige uma abordagem multidisciplinar. Materiais e métodos: foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica no banco de dados MedLine/PubMed, considerando revisões sistemáticas da literatura, relatos de casos clínicos, estudos observacionais retrospectivos publicados nos últimos 10 anos, com o objetivo de obter informações para a criação de um algoritmo diagnóstico e terapêutico para o manejo da cólica nefrética em gestantes, destinado a médicos de emergência, urologistas e ginecologistas. Resultados: um total de 39 artigos foi obtido e analisado, sendo que, por fim, trabalhamos com base em 17 textos, que são os citados. Discussão: o diagnóstico é baseado na história clínica, exame físico, exames laboratoriais e de imagem. O tratamento inicial é conservador, incluindo hidratação, analgésicos e antieméticos, reservando o uso de antibióticos para quadros infecciosos. Se isso não funcionar, o tratamento intervencionista será escolhido. Conclusões: as gestantes com cólica renal são estudadas com base em exames humorais e de imagem (ultrassom, ressonância magnética e tomografia axial computadorizada de baixa dose). O tratamento é principalmente conservador, com cirurgia em caso de falha ou condições infecciosas.

Are smartphones a tool to cope with the fear of childbirth? The correlation between the fear of loss of connection and the fear of childbirth.

OBJECTIVE: With the spread of smartphones, they have become an indispensable part of life, and nomophobia (No-Mobile-Phone Phobia) has emerged. METHODS: The present research is a cross-sectional study and was conducted with 3,870 primiparous pregnant women between April and May 2022. The research data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Nomophobia Questionnaire, and Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire. RESULTS: The Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire score of the pregnant women who participated in the study was 22.3% (n=863) had a clinical fear of childbirth and 19.5% (n=753) had extreme nomophobia. Considering the correlation of the Nomophobia Questionnaire and Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire scores with other variables, it was found that the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire scores increased with the increasing Nomophobia Questionnaire total score (p=0.000, r=236) and the Nomophobia Questionnaire total score and fear of childbirth increased with an increase in the daily phone usage time. It was also revealed that women who had smartphone applications related to fetal development had higher nomophobia levels (p=0.0001), while they had a lower fear of childbirth. CONCLUSION: This study found that one in every five pregnant women was extremely nomophobic and had a clinical fear of childbirth and that nomophobia and the fear of childbirth were correlated at the clinical level. In this regard, women should prefer face-to-face communication rather than smartphones throughout the pregnancy period.

The Happy Child Program's Intersectionality: Prenatal Home Visit Frequency, Food Insecurity Risk, Symptoms of Depression, and Parental Practices in Brazilian Women Assisted during Pregnancy.

Food insecurity (FI) is a critical issue in developing countries, particularly in low-resource settings, where it can worsen women's mental health. Psychosocial factors such as low household income, limited education, multiparity, and vulnerability are linked to depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Additionally, the family environment influences parental practices, which may impact mental health. This study evaluates the association of socioeconomic factors, parental practices, FI risk, and home visit frequency with depressive symptoms in pregnant women enrolled in the Happy Child Program (Programa Criança Feliz-PCF) in the Federal District, Brazil. In this cross-sectional study, 132 pregnant women monitored by PCF from May to July 2023 were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire for socioeconomic data, the two-item Triage for Food Insecurity (TRIA) instrument for FI risk, the Scale of Parental Beliefs and Early Childhood Care Practices, and the Beck Depression Inventory-II for depressive symptoms. Most participants were multiparous (87.9%), had low income (under 200 USD/month; 80.8%), presented depressive symptoms (67.4%) and were at risk of FI (81.8%). About half demonstrated adequate parental practices (50.8%) and received four home visits per month during pregnancy (54.5%). Women who received four PCF home visits had a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms compared to those with fewer visits (PR 0.76, 95% CI 0.59-0.98). No significant association was found between FI or parental practices and depressive symptoms. These findings suggest that the PCF home-visiting program may strengthen vulnerable families, support social networks, and improve mental health during pregnancy. Additionally, the results of this study highlight the need for targeted interventions aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting mental health during pregnancy, particularly among socially vulnerable populations. Furthermore, they reinforce the importance of expanding access to home-visiting programs as an effective strategy to improve maternal mental health and well-being, while fostering healthier prenatal environments for both mothers and their children.

Indicadores de desempenho da Atenção Primária à Saúde em Alagoas, Brasil: uma análise de situação durante o primeiro ano da pandemia de covid-19 (2020) / Performance indicators of Primary Health Care in Alagoas, Brazil: a situation analysis during the first year of the covid-19 pandemic (2020) / Indicadores de desempeño de la Atención Primaria de Salud en Alagoas, Brasil: un análisis de situación durante el primer año de la pandemia de covid-19 (2020)

Este trabalho analisou os indicadores de desempenho da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) em Alagoas, Brasil, durante o primeiro ano da pandemia de covid-19. Trata-se de um estudo ecológico envolvendo sete indicadores de desempenho. Foram utilizados testes não paramétricos e estatísticas de Moran Global e Local para a identificação de padrões de distribuição espacial desses indicadores. Um aglomerado composto de sete municípios com melhor desempenho no Indicador Sintético Final foi observado na região sul e um aglomerado composto de cinco mu-nicípios com pior desempenho foi registrado no norte do estado. Ainda na região norte do estado foi identificado um aglomerado de municípios com baixa proporção de gestantes com ao menos seis consultas. O estudo mostrou o baixo desempenho dos municípios alagoanos no que concerne aos indicadores do Programa Previne Brasil.

This study analyzed the performance indicators of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Alagoas, Brazil, during the first year of the covid-19 pandemic. It is an ecological study involving seven performance indicators. Non-parametric tests and Global Moran and Local statistics were used to identify spatial distribution patterns of these indicators. A cluster composed of seven municipalities with better Final Synthetic Indicator performance was observed in the southern region, while a cluster composed of five municipalities with poorer performance was recorded in the northern region of the state. Additionally, in the northern region of the state, a cluster of municipalities with a low proportion of pregnant women having at least six consultations was identified. The study demonstrated the low performance of Alagoas municipalities regarding the indicators of the Previne Brasil Program.

Este estudio analizó los indicadores de desempeño de la Atención Primaria de la Salud (APS) en Alagoas, Brasil, durante el primer año de la pandemia de covid-19. Se trata de un estudio ecológico que involucra siete indicadores de desempeño. Se utilizaron pruebas no paramétricas y estadísticas de Moran Global y Local para la identificación de patrones de distribución espacial de estos indicadores. Se observó un conglomerado compuesto por siete municipios con mejor desempeño en el Indicador Sintético Final en la región sur y un conglomerado compuesto por cinco municipios con peor desempeño en el norte del estado. Además, en la región norte del estado, se identificó un conglomerado de municipios con una baja proporción de mujeres embarazadas con al menos seis consultas. El estudio mostró el bajo desempeño de los municipios de Alagoas en lo que respecta a los indicadores del Programa Previne Brasil.

Impact of education on knowledge, attitudes, and practices for gestational toxoplasmosis.

BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis is potentially avoidable, treatable, and curable by simple and direct preventive measures. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) assessments concerning gestational toxoplasmosis were evaluated in a cohort of pregnant women from Armenia-Quindío (Colombia, South America). METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive KAP-type study was performed with informed consent between October 2021 and March 2022. The intervention involved a ten-minute talk administered by prenatal clinic nurses to pregnant women. This took place in the public health clinic RedSalud and the private clinic Happy Maternity with a post-KAP survey after pregnancy. RESULTS: The findings of the initial KAP survey revealed that approximately 42.8 % of the 250 mothers surveyed had IgG anti-T. gondii antibodies present. A strong correlation was observed between a lower frequency of antibodies and a higher level of education. Following an educational intervention, 73 seronegative women demonstrated a significant improvement in their knowledge and behavior. Among the 111 mothers who received the intervention, 42 (37 %) were followed until delivery. Unfortunately, their level of compliance with prenatal serological follow-up was lower compared to previous historical records of cohort of mothers in the same health center during pre-pandemic periods. No seroconversion occurred, although the small number of cases makes the outcome inconclusive with respect to statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS: Education plays a crucial role in imparting valuable knowledge and fostering effective practices. It holds significant potential to prevent toxoplasmosis in pregnant seronegative mothers. Prenatal check-ups have proven to be a critical determinant in leveraging the benefits of education for seronegative mothers. Reporting and observed behaviors differed, identifying areas for improvement.

Factors associated with COVID-19 death in pregnant women hospitalized in Intensive Care Units.

OBJECTIVES: to evaluate the factors associated with COVID-19 death in pregnant women hospitalized in Intensive Care Units in Brazil. METHODS: this ecological study was conducted using secondary data from Brazilian pregnant women with COVID-19 hospitalized in Intensive Care Units between March 2020 and March 2022. Univariate analysis and logistic regression were employed. RESULTS: out of 3,547 pregnant women with COVID-19 hospitalized in Intensive Care Units, 811 died (22.8%). It was found that lack of COVID-19 vaccination (OR: 2.73; 95% CI: 1.83; 4.04), dyspnea (OR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.17; 2.56), obesity (OR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.05; 2.17), chronic cardiovascular disease (OR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.14; 2.38), and non-white race/color (OR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.00; 1.66) were independently and significantly associated with death. CONCLUSIONS: it is concluded that vaccination status, presence of comorbidities, and clinical and ethnic-racial characteristics are associated with COVID-19 death in pregnant women hospitalized in Intensive Care Units in Brazil.

Predictors of early child development for screening pregnant women most in need of support in Brazil.

Background: Home visiting programmes can support child development and reduce inequalities, but failure to identify the most vulnerable families can undermine such efforts. We examined whether there are strong predictors of poor child development that could be used to screen pregnant women in primary health care settings to target early interventions in a Brazilian population. Considering selected predictors, we assessed coverage and focus of a large-scale home visiting programme named Primeira Infância Melhor (PIM). Methods: We undertook a prospective cohort study on 3603 children whom we followed from gestation to age four years. We then used 27 potential socioeconomic, psychosocial, and clinical risk factors measurable during pregnancy to predict child development, which was assessed by the Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI) at the age of four years. We compared the results from a Bonferroni-adjusted conditional inference tree with exploratory linear regression and principal component analysis (PCA), and we conducted external validation using data from a second cohort from the same population. Lastly, we assessed PIM coverage and focus by linking 2015 cohort data with PIM databases. Results: The decision tree analyses identified maternal schooling as the most important variable for predicting BDI, followed by paternal schooling. Based on these variables, a group of 214 children who had the lowest mean BDI (BDI = -0.48; 95% confidence interval (CI) = -0.63, -0.33) was defined by mothers with ≤5 years and fathers with ≤4 years of schooling. Maternal and paternal schooling were also the strongest predictors in the exploratory analysis using regression and PCA, showing linear associations with the outcome. However, their capacity to explain outcome variance was low, with an adjusted R2 of 5.3% and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.62 (95% CI = 0.60, 0.64). External validation showed consistent results. We also provided an online screening tool using parental schooling data to support programme's targeting. PIM coverage during pregnancy was low, but the focus was adequate, especially among families with longer enrolment, indicating families most in need received higher dosage. Conclusions: Information on maternal and paternal schooling can improve the focus of home visiting programmes if used for initial population-level screening of pregnant women in Brazil. However, enrolment decisions require complementary information on parental resources and direct interactions with families to jointly decide on inclusion.

Are educational tools in oral health programs for pregnant women effective in improving the oral status of mothers and babies? A systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze, through a systematic review, the effectiveness of educational tools (ETs) in Oral Health Programs (OHPs) for pregnant women in improving their oral status and that of their babies. METHOD: Searches were carried out in 5 electronic databases. Randomized (RCTs) and non-randomized clinical trials (CTs) were selected that included pregnant women exposed or not to ETs in OHPs, whose oral health status, in the pre- or postnatal period, or of their babies were verified. The types of ETs, outcomes, and results were extracted. Bias risk was assessed by ROBINS-I and RoB 2.0; and the certainty of the evidence (CE) by GRADE. RESULTS: A total of nine studies were included. Most used more than one ET (n = 8), with verbal guidance used in all (n = 9). Mothers showed a reduction in biofilm (n = 3), caries (n = 4) and periodontitis (n = 4). All studies with babies (n = 3) were successful in preventing caries. RCTs (n = 3) were classified as low risk of bias (n = 1), with concerns (n = 1) and high risk of bias (n = 1). CTs (n = 6) presented risk of bias as low (n = 2), serious (n = 1) and critical (n = 3). Studies about caries in babies showed high CE, and those who evaluated caries and periodontal parameters/biofilm in the mother had moderate and low CE, respectively. CONCLUSION: ETs as a strategy of OHPs for pregnant women can be effective in preventing caries in themselves and in their babies. However, despite the improvement of the mothers' oral hygiene and gingival condition, the CE was low considering this parameter.

Attitudes of pregnant women in the Dominican Republic towards a future maternal Group B Streptococcus vaccine.

INTRODUCTION: Current protocols aim to prevent some infant GBS infection through screening and peripartum antibiotics, however such strategies cannot be widely implemented in resource-limited settings. On the other hand, maternal vaccines in development against Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can provide a feasible universal approach. The success of any vaccine will depend on uptake in the population. Rates of maternal GBS colonization in the Dominican Republic (DR) and Caribbean region are among the highest in the world, but little is known about attitudes towards maternal vaccines in this region. METHODS: A cross-sectional, multicenter, mixed-methodology survey evaluated facilitators and barriers to maternal immunization and acceptability of a hypothetical Group B Streptococcus vaccine among pregnant women in three hospitals in the DR. RESULTS: Six-hundred and fifty women completed the survey of whom 85 % had never heard of GBS. Following receipt of information about GBS and a vaccine, 94 % of women stated that they would be likely or very likely to receive a vaccine. Being 18 years or younger was associated with a lower likelihood of GBS vaccine receipt (AOR 0.32, 95 % CI 0.14-0.69). Being born in the DR was associated with a higher likelihood of GBS vaccine receipt (AOR 2.73, 95 % CI 1.25-5.97). Among women who were unlikely to receive the vaccine, uncertainty about potential harm from a novel vaccine was the prominent theme elicited from free text responses. CONCLUSION: There was a high level of acceptance of a future GBS vaccine among this sample of pregnant women in the DR. However, knowledge of vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases was low, and most women had concerns about the safety of new vaccines. Interventions that strengthen existing maternal immunisation infrastructures, including increasing education of pregnant women about vaccines, will aid the successful implementation of a future GBS vaccine.

Atención de parto respetado en Venezuela: fundamentos legales / Respected Childbirth Care in Venezuela: Legal Foundations

El parto humanizado es un modelo de atención que considera el respeto a las opiniones y necesidades de las mujeres y sus familias, e incluye la atención durante el embarazo, parto, puerperio y, por supuesto, la atención del recién nacido. En Venezuela, existe legislación suficiente que respalda la atención del parto humanizado o respetado, sin embargo, la misma no es conocida por gran parte del personal de salud involucrado en la atención obstétrica. Es necesario que tal legislación se conozca ampliamente y se aplique. La presente revisión se realizó con la intención de revisar los fundamentos legales que respaldan la atención del parto respetado(AU)

Humanized childbirth is a model of care that considers respect for the opinions and needs of women and their families, and includes care during pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium and, of course, newborn care. In Venezuela, there is sufficient legislation that supports humanized or respected childbirth care, however, it is not known by a large part of the health personnel involved in obstetric care. Such legislation needs to be widely known and implemented. This review was conducted with the intention of reviewing the legal foundations that support respected childbirth care(AU)

Hueso nasal como marcador de aneuploidías y resultado perinatal / Nasal bone as a marker of aneuploidies and perinatal outcome

Objetivo: Describir el resultado perinatal de los embarazos en función de la evaluación del hueso nasal como marcador de aneuploidía. Métodos: De 1006 embarazadas, 607 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión para este estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, correlacional no causal donde se correlacionó la ausencia/presencia de hueso nasal con la presencia de síndrome de Down a través de cariotipo fetal prenatal y/o posnatal, así como examen clínico neonatal. Los datos fueron analizados mediantes frecuencias absolutas, porcentajes, capacidad diagnóstica del hueso nasal (índice de Youden), sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo, valor predictivo negativo y cocientes de probabilidad, positivo y negativo. Resultados: La prevalencia de síndrome de Down fue de 1,48 %, la ausencia del hueso nasal como marcador aislado, obtuvo un índice de Youden de 0,55 (0,23 - 0,88), sensibilidad de 55,56 %, especificidad de 99,50 %, valor predictivo positivo de 62,5 %, valor predictivo negativo de 99,33 %, cocientes de probabilidad positivo (hueso nasal ausente) 111 (IC 95 % 31 - 394) y cocientes de probabilidad negativo (hueso nasal presente) de 0,45 (IC 95 % 0,22 -0,93). Conclusión: La ausencia de hueso nasal en primer trimestre aumenta el riesgo de síndrome de Down en 111 veces y la presencia del mismo lo disminuye, sin valor como prueba diagnóstica sino de pesquisa debe considerarse como un marcador secundario(AU)

Objective: To know the perinatal outcome based on nasal bone evaluation as an aneuploidy marker. Methods: From 1006 pregnant women, 607 met the inclusion criteria for this prospective, descriptive, correlational not causal research correlating nasal bone absence / presence with Down syndrome through prenatal / postnatal fetal karyotype and neonatal clinical examination. Absolute frequencies and percentages, nasal bone performance as a diagnostic test (Youden índex), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, likelihood ratios positive and negative, were calculated. Results: 1.48 % was the Down syndrome prevalence on the sample. The nasal bone absence as an isolated marker obtained an 0,55 Youden index (0.23 to 0.88 ), sensitivity 55,56%, specificity 99,50%, positive predictive value 62,5%, negative predictive value 99,33%, likelihood ratios positive (absent nasal bone) 111, (95% CI 31-394) and likelihood ratios negative (nasal bone present ) 0,45 (95% CI 0 22 -0.93 ). Conclusion: The nasal bone absence in first trimester increases Down syndrome risk 111 times and nasal bone presence decreases it with poor performance as a diagnostic test, so it should be considered a screening test and a secondary marker. Recommendations correlate these results with other markers to improve detection rates and quantify nasal bone measurements in order to make nasal bone nomograms in first trimester pregnancies(AU)

Iniquidades interseccionais no atendimento obstétrico às mulheres negras de comunidade quilombola / Intersectional inequities in obstetric care for black women in quilombola community / Inequidades interseccionales en el servicio obstétrico a las mujeres negras de comunidad quilombola

Introdução:A conjuntura socioeconômica e cultural da mulher negra a coloca em tripla vulnerabilidade, que se explica pelo fato de que ela é vítima do racismo, do preconceito de classe e da discriminação de gênero, e essa interação de diferentes tipos de opressão é explicada pela teoria da interseccionalidade. Esse negligenciamento precariza-se ainda mais quando se reporta para a atenção àsaúde. Objetivo:Compreender como o contexto social da interseccionalidade de raça, classe e gênero refletem no atendimento obstétrico em Saúde Pública de mulheres negras residentes em comunidade quilombola. Metodologia:Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa de caráter descritivo-exploratório, realizada com duas mulheres negras residentes em comunidade quilombola, localizada em município no interior do estado do Ceará. Como instrumento para coleta de dados, utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada, sendo os dados submetidos à análise do discurso. Resultados:Os sujeitos desta investigação conseguem, a partir de situações do quotidiano vivenciadas nos serviços de saúde públicos, identificar exemplos de racismo e/ou preconceito relacionados ao fato de serem mulheres negras e pobres. Assim, a vulnerabilidade interseccional (raça ­gênero ­classe social) implica em desigualdades no acesso aos serviços de saúde, o que se materializa em violência obstétrica, negligência em relação ao direito da mulher negra sobre o próprio corpo, além de negação da sua subjetividade, o que viola os pressupostos do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), particularmente os princípios da universalidade, equidade e integralidade da assistência. Conclusões:Constata-se, portanto, que as iniquidades quanto ao atendimento obstétrico, que afetam majoritariamente as mulheres negras e pobres, apresentam-se como problemática de gestão, denotando o déficit na efetivação de políticas públicas de saúde, ou a sua ausência. Há também a necessidade de que os profissionais de saúde, a partir de educação continuada, tenham um olhar mais holístico, a fim de produzir um atendimento equânime e integral (AU).

Introduction:Black women's socioeconomic and cultural conjuncture puts them into a three-fold vulnerability, which is explained by the fact that they are victims of racism, class prejudice and gender discrimination, and this interaction of different types of oppression is explained by the theory of intersectionality. Such negligence is even more precarious when it comes to healthcare. Objective:To understand how the social context of the intersectionality of race, class and gender reflects on the obstetric care in public healthcare provided to black women residing in quilombola communities. Methodology:This is a qualitative research work of a descriptive-exploratory nature, carried out with two black women residing in a quilombola community located in the a rural areain the state of Ceará. As a data collection instrument, we used semi-structured interviews, and the data was submitted to discourse analysis. Results:The subjects of this investigation can, from daily situations experienced in public healthcare services,identify examples of racism and/or prejudice related to the fact that they are poor black women. Therefore, intersectional vulnerability (race ­gender ­social class) leads to inequalities in the access to healthcare services, which materializes as obstetric violence, negligence to black women's right to their own bodies, as well as denial of their subjectivity, which violates the presuppositions of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS), especially the principles of universality, equity, and integrality of care. Conclusions:It is therefore verified that the inequities of obstetric care, which mostly affect poor black women, present themselves as a management problem, denoting the deficit in the application of public healthcare policies, or their absence. There is also a need for healthcare providers, through continued education, to have a more holistic view in order to provide more equanimous and integral healthcare (AU).

Introducción:La coyuntura socioeconómica y cultural de la mujer negra la coloca en una triple vulnerabilidad, que se explica por el hecho de que es víctima del racismo, del prejuicio de clase y de la discriminación de género, y esa interacción de diferentes tipos de opresión es explicada por la teoría dela interseccionalidad. Esta negligencia se precariza mucho más cuando se trata de la atención médica. Objetivo:Comprender cómo el contexto social de la interseccionalidad de raza, clase y género se refleja en la atención obstétrica en la Salud Pública de mujeres negras que viven en una comunidad quilombola. Metodología:Investigación cualitativa de carácter descriptivo-exploratorio, realizada con dos mujeres negras residentes en comunidad quilombola, Ceará, Brazil. Para la recolección de datos, se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y los datos fueron sometidos a análisis del discurso. Resultados:Los sujetos son capaces, a partir de situaciones vividas en los servicios públicos de salud, de identificar ejemplos de racismo y/o prejuicios por el hecho de ser mujeres negras y pobres. Así, la vulnerabilidad interseccional (raza ­género ­clase social) implica en desigualdades en el acceso a los servicios de salud, que se materializan en violencia obstétrica, negligencia en relación a los derechos de las mujeres negras sobre sus propios cuerpos, además de la negación de su subjetividad, que viola los supuestos del Sistema Único de Salud, en particular los principios de universalidad, equidad e integralidad de la atención. Conclusiones: Se puede observar que las inequidades en la atención obstétrica, que afectanmayormente a mujeres negras y pobres, se presentan como un problema de gestión, denotando el déficit en la implementación de políticas públicas de salud, o su ausencia. También es necesario que los profesionales de la salud, basados en la educación continua, tengan una visión más holística, para producir una atención equitativa e integral (AU).

Complicaciones maternas y perinatales en gestantes con lupus: Estudio de casos y controles / Maternal and Perinatal Complications in Pregnant Women with Lupus: Case control Study

Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de complicaciones materno-perinatales y factores clínicos asociados a estos resultados en estantes con lupus. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de casos y controles a partir de historias clínicas de pacientes con diagnóstico Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico en embarazo, entre 2010-2022 en una institución de salud en Medellín-Colombia. Éstas se clasificaron como casos (pacientes con resultados adversos materno-perinatales) y controles (pacientes sin resultados adversos). Resultados: Se incluyó un total de 67 pacientes (35 casos y 32 controles). Las complicaciones maternas más frecuentes fueron los trastornos hipertensivos asociados al embarazo (71,4 %), incluyendo preeclampsia y una presentación importante de partos pretérmino (68,6 %). La nefritis lúpica previa y durante el embarazo, fue más frecuente en los casos que en los controles (31,4 % versus 9,4 %). Los compromisos cardiovasculares, de mucosas y musculo-esquelético, fueron más frecuentes durante el embarazo (31,4 %, 40 % y 34,3 %, respectivamente), coincidiendo con mayor actividad del lupus, principalmente durante el embarazo. El compromiso cardiovascular y de mucosas durante el embarazo, así como tener síndrome antifosfolípido se relacionaron con desenlace materno-perinatal adverso. Conclusión: Componentes clínicos propios de la enfermedad como la nefritis lúpica, el síndrome antifosfolípido, el compromiso cardiovascular, y de mucosas podrían predisponer a desenlaces maternos y/o perinatales adversos como trastornos hipertensivos asociados al embarazo, pretérmino, restricción de crecimiento fetal, entre otros(AU)

Objective: To determine the frequency of maternal-perinatal complications and the clinical factors associated with these outcomes in pregnant women with lupus. Methods: A case-control study was conducted using the medical records of patients diagnosed with pregnancy and lupus in a healthcare institution in Medellin, Colombia, between 2010 and 2022. The patients were classified as cases (patients with adverse maternal-perinatal outcomes) and controls (patients without adverse outcomes). Results: A total of 67 patients (35 cases and 32 controls) were included. The most frequent maternal complications were pregnancyassociated hypertensive disorders (71.4%), including preeclampsia and a significant presentation of preterm deliveries (68.6%). Lupus nephritis prior to and during pregnancy was more frequent in cases than in controls (31.4% versus 9.4%). Cardiovascular, mucosal and musculoskeletal compromises were more frequent during pregnancy (31.4%, 40% and 34.3%, respectively), coinciding with greater lupus activity, mainly during pregnancy. Cardiovascular and mucosal involvement during pregnancy, as well as having antiphospholipid syndrome, were related to adverse maternal-perinatal outcome. Conclusion: Clinical components of the disease such as lupus nephritis, antiphospholipid syndrome, cardiovascular and mucosal involvement, are factors that may predispose these patients to adverse maternal and/or perinatal outcomes, such as hypertensive disorders associated with pregnancy, low birth weight, preterm, fetal growth restriction, among others(AU)

Malformaciones congénitas diagnosticadas en el servicio de medicina materno fetal de la Maternidad Concepción Palacios / Congenital malformations diagnosed in the maternal fetal medicine service of the Maternidad Concepción Palacios

Objetivo: Identificar y clasificar las diferentes anomalías del desarrollo diagnosticadas en la unidad de ecografía del servicio de medicina materno fetal de la Maternidad Concepción Palacios entre enero y diciembre de 2023. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, transversal que incluyó la evaluación de los 4225 reportes de ultrasonido obstétrico realizados en 2023. Se excluyeron los estudios sin diagnóstico morfológico. Las variables evaluadas fueron características clínicas de las gestantes, prevalencia según tipo de anomalía del desarrollo y según el aparato o sistema afectado. Resultados: Se diagnosticaron anomalías del desarrollo en 282 pacientes, para una frecuencia de 6,7 %. Las anomalías fueron únicas en 187 casos (66,3 %) y múltiples en 95 pacientes (33,7 %). El total de malformaciones fue 360 (8,5 %). El mínimo de lesiones detectadas fue una y el máximo fue tres. El sistema afectado con mayor frecuencia fue el sistema nervioso central, con 104 casos (28,9 %); le siguen, en orden de frecuencia, los marcadores aislados, vistos en 92 pacientes (25,6 %) y las anomalías cardiovasculares, en 49 fetos (13,6 %). Conclusión: La frecuencia de malformaciones congénitas diagnosticadas en el año 2023 fue de 6,7 % de las ecografías realizadas en la unidad de ecografía del servicio de medicina materno fetal de la Maternidad Concepción Palacios; en las dos terceras partes de los casos fueron únicas y el tercio restante fueron múltiples. En orden de frecuencia, los sistemas afectados fueron sistema nervioso central, marcadores aislados de aneuploidías y anomalías cardiovasculares(AU)

Objective: To identify and classify the different developmental anomalies diagnosed in the ultrasound unit of the maternal-fetal medicine service of the Concepción Palacios Maternity Hospital between January and December 2023. Methods: Retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study that included the evaluation of the 4225 obstetric ultrasound reports performed in 2023. Studies without morphological diagnosis were excluded. The variables evaluated were clinical characteristics of the pregnant women, prevalence according to type of developmental anomaly and according to the affected apparatus or system. Results: Developmental abnormalities were diagnosed in 282 patients, with a frequency of 6.7%. The anomalies were single in 187 cases (66.3%) and multiple in 95 patients (33.7%). The total number of malformations was 360 (8.5%). The minimum number of injuries detected was one and the maximum was three. The most frequently affected system was the central nervous system, with 104 cases (28.9%); This is followed by isolated markers, seen in 92 patients (25.6%), and cardiovascular anomalies, in 49 fetuses (13.6%). Conclusion: The frequency of congenital malformations diagnosed in 2023 was 6.7% of the ultrasound scans performed in the ultrasound unit of the maternal-fetal medicine service of the Concepción Palacios Maternity Hospital; Two-thirds of the cases were singles and the remaining third were multiples. In order of frequency, the affected systems were central nervous system, isolated markers of aneuploidies, and cardiac anomalies(AU)

Motivations and expectations of pregnant women using psychoactive substances during prenatal care: phenomenological study.

Objective: Understand the motivations and expectations of pregnant women using psychoactive substances during prenatal care. Methods: A qualitative study developed in the light of Alfred Schütz's Theoretical Framework of Phenomenological Sociology, in which 25 pregnant women using psychoactive substances, belonging to a Family Health Strategy, participated. Data production took place between August and November 2022. Results: Two units of meanings emerged: (i) social influences for the performance of prenatal care and (ii) expectation regarding the care to be received by the health professional. Pregnant women do pre-natal due to family influences, for fear of losing their children due to loss of guardianship and concern about the well-being and development of the baby. And, the expectations are that they receive good attention, feel safe when they are attended to by health professionals and also that they are understood and have a relationship of trust. Conclusion: Pregnant women who use psychoactive substances bring motivations for prenatal care linked to the past, such as influences from family members and previous experiences. As for expectations, they are related to the child's health and the care expected by professionals. Finally, strategies to reduce harm during pregnancy of users of psychoactive substances are fundamental for the effectiveness of care.

Adaptation strategies for preparing for childbirth in the context of the pandemic: Roy's Theory.

OBJECTIVES: to understand the process of adapting to childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of a group of pregnant women. METHODS: a qualitative, descriptive-exploratory study was conducted with 23 women. Data were collected between October and December 2021 through documentation and semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using Minayo's methodology and Roy's Adaptation Model. RESULTS: various types of stimuli - focal, contextual, and residual - were identified as influencing childbirth preparation. The online group was essential for facilitating pregnant women's adaptation, offering significant support and generating positive feedback for childbirth preparation. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the importance of pregnant women's groups as a strategy for improving adaptation to childbirth was identified, underscoring the effectiveness of this support among professionals and participants, as well as among pregnant women. This support network strengthened preparation for childbirth during a challenging period like the pandemic.

The pregnant women's perception of risks and pregnancy stress levels: a cross-sectional study from Turkey.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare pregnant women's perceptions of risk and pregnancy-specific stress levels. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 410 healthy pregnant women at the city hospital located in the east of Turkey. Data were collected via Personal Information Form, Perception of Pregnancy Risk Questionnaire, and Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale. RESULTS: The pregnancy risk perception mean score was 2.43±1.82, and the pregnancy-specific stress mean score was 22.27±12.67. There is a statistically significant and strong positive correlation between the perception of pregnancy risk and pregnancy-specific stress level (p<0.01). Pregnant women's pregnancy risk perception decreased as the duration of marriage and the number of living children increased, and it increased as the gestational week increased (p<0.05). Pregnancy-specific stress decreased as the duration of marriage (p<0.001), the age of the spouse, the number of pregnancies, and the number of living children increased (p<0.01), and it increased as the gestational week increased (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: The pregnant women's perceptions of pregnancy risks and pregnancy-specific stress were low, but pregnancy-specific stresses increased as their perceptions of pregnancy risks increased.

Determinants of health-promoting behaviors in pregnant women.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between social support, marital dissatisfaction, psychological factors, and health-promoting behaviors in pregnant women. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,265 pregnant women who visited the outpatient clinic of a maternity hospital between May and August 2023. The Health Promotion Lifestyle-II Questionnaire was used to measure the healthy lifestyle behaviors of pregnant women. The mental health status of pregnant women was measured using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21. The Marital Disaffection Scale was used to assess the level of disaffection toward a spouse. Perceived social support was measured by the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale. RESULTS: Pregnant women had a mean age of 26.46±5.09 years. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that there was a positive association between perceived social support and health-promoting behaviors. It was also found that marital disaffection was negatively associated with health-promoting behaviors (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that stress, anxiety, depression, and marital disaffection are negatively associated with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, while social support is positively associated with the adoption of health practices in pregnant women. Understanding the complex interplay between psychosocial factors and healthy behaviors is crucial to improving healthy behaviors in pregnant women.

"I have not been doing it because of my fear of something happening." Exploring perspectives on healthy dietary behaviors and physical activity in Mexican pregnant women and health care professionals: A qualitative study.

OBJECTIVES: Mexico exhibits one of the highest prevalence rates of overweight and obesity globally, accompanied by a surge in non-communicable diseases, which in turn leads to elevated mortality rates. Existing efforts to address rising obesity rates have shown limited effectiveness. Maternal weight, diet, and physical activity (PA) during pregnancy affect the mother's and offspring's health. Despite the importance of establishing and engaging in healthy behaviors during pregnancy, little is known about which factors impact these behaviors among pregnant women in Mexico. This study explored perspectives on factors impacting healthy dietary behaviors and PA in pregnancy from pregnant women and health care professionals in Mexico. METHODS: We conducted semistructured interviews with 11 pregnant women and 12 health care professionals working in prenatal care. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis in a stepwise inductive approach. RESULTS: Classifying factors at the 1) individual level, 2) relational level, and 3) health care system level, three overall themes emerged. At the individual level, challenges with lack of time and competing priorities as well as knowledge of healthy dietary behaviors and PA were identified. At the relational level, influencing factors encompassed financial, social, and emotional support along with descriptive norms. At the health care system level, guidelines for PA during pregnancy and the quality of care were noted. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified factors impacting healthy dietary behaviors and PA in pregnancy in Mexico. Important considerations for future interventions include addressing sociocultural norms around healthy dietary behaviors and PA in pregnancy and involving pregnant women's families, closest social networks, and health care professionals working at the prenatal care unit.

Depresión puerperal: impacto en la madre gestante y en el desarrollo físico, emocional y cognitivo posnatal de sus hijas/os. Una mirada ecológica / Postpartum depression: Impact on pregnant women and the postnatal physical, emotional, and cognitive development of their children. An ecological perspective

Los problemas de salud mental materna durante el embarazo, parto y puerperio son un desafío para la salud pública. Su falta de reconocimiento atenta contra el diagnóstico y tratamientos oportunos, e impacta en la madre y el establecimiento del vínculo fundamental del binomio. Debemos reconocer los factores de riesgo (edad, situación socioeconómica, antecedentes psicopatológicos, disfunción familiar, entorno desfavorable), las manifestaciones clínicas y las herramientas de detección. Existen evidencias de que el efecto del estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión durante el embarazo afectan negativamente el neurodesarrollo fetal y condicionan los resultados del desarrollo infantil. Describimos el impacto negativo de la depresión puerperal durante los primeros meses de vida, que afecta el vínculo madre-hija/o, el desarrollo posnatal (emocional, conductual, cognitivo, lenguaje) y el mantenimiento de la lactancia materna. También reconocemos factores protectores que atemperan sus efectos. Es fundamental establecer estrategias preventivas y abordajes diagnósticos y terapéuticos interdisciplinarios para minimizar los riesgos sobre la madre y sus hijas/os.

Maternal mental health problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are a challenge for public health. Not recognizing them hinders a timely diagnosis and treatment and has an impact on the mother and the establishment of the fundamental bond of the mother-child dyad. We must recognize the risk factors (age, socioeconomic status, mental health history, family dysfunction, unfavorable environment), clinical manifestations, and screening tools. There is evidence that the effect of stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy negatively affect fetal neurodevelopment and condition child developmental outcomes. Here we describe the negative impact of postpartum depression during the first months of life, which affects mother-child bonding, postnatal development (emotional, behavioral, cognitive, language), and the maintenance of breastfeeding. We also recognize protective factors that mitigate its effects. It is essential to establish preventive strategies and interdisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to minimize the risks to the mother and her children.