scholarly journals Maternal and neonatal outcomes by gestational week in individuals with BMI>50

2022 ◽  
Vol 226 (1) ◽  
pp. S159-S160
Author(s):  
Uma Doshi ◽  
Olivia Curl ◽  
Nonda S. Mester ◽  
Bharti Garg ◽  
Aaron B. Caughey
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjie Qing ◽  
Linda Li ◽  
Alyssia Venna ◽  
Jie Zhou

Abstract BACKGROUND Placenta previa can be a serious, life-threatening obstetric complication that causes painless but potentially catastrophic bleeding. It is unclear as to whether the frequency of antepartum hemorrhage (APH) relative to the specific gestational week in placenta previa will lead to negative perinatal outcomes. The purpose of the present study was to determine the relationship between APH and gestational week number, and to ascertain the different perinatal outcomes in women with placenta previa. METHODS This was a multi-center, retrospective study in which we enrolled all women with placenta previa between October of 2015 and September of 2018. Patients with placenta previa were divided into two groups: women with APH and women without APH. RESULTS A total of 247 patients were included in this study: 121 women with APH and 126 women without. The incidence of APH was 49.0% (121/247). The mean bleeding frequency was 2.2 ± 1.3 (mean ± SD), with the majority having experienced a one-time bleeding episode (36.4%, 44/121), followed by 26.4% with 2 episodes (32/121), and 23.1% with 3 (28/121). The APH was distinct in every gestational-week category, with bleeding occurring at 31.4 ± 3.3 weeks, ranging from 24 to 37 gestational weeks. The incidence of bleeding varied from 2.6–14.6%, with the highest incidence at 32 gestational weeks. Patients categorized as having complete placental coverage included a greater number of women experiencing bleeding than women who did not bleed (72.9% vs 47.4%, P < 0.001), indicating that a complete placenta was an independent risk factor for APH (odds rations [OR], 4.17; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.805–9.634). In addition, although APH did not augment the rates of hysterectomy (6.6% vs 7.1%, P = 0.869), it was associated with critical neonatal outcomes that included lower weight, lower Apgar score at 1 minute, preterm age, and more frequent neonatal intensive care unit admissions (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The gestational week and frequency of each APH varied in patients with placenta previa and might result in an increase in adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. The 32nd gestational week appeared to be the most precarious time—exhibiting the highest incidence of bleeding—and we consider complete placenta previa to be an independent risk factor for APH.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Nafise Saedi ◽  
Nasim Shokouhi ◽  
Arezoo Esmailzadeh ◽  
...  

Background: Advanced maternal age is an important predictor for maternal and neonatal outcomes such as maternal mortality, low birth weight, stillbirth, preterm birth, cesarean section and preeclampsia. Objective: To determine the association of advanced maternal age and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in Iranian pregnant women. Methods: In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, 5117 pregnant women from 103 hospitals in Tehran, Iran, were participated in the study in 2015. The required data were gathered from hospitals which equipped to the department of obstetrics and gynecology. Advanced maternal age was considered as an independent variable and unwanted pregnancy, preeclampsia, preterm birth, cesarean section and low birth weight were considered as interested outcomes. Results: In our study, the prevalence of advanced maternal age was 12.08%. Advanced maternal age was significantly associated with higher risk of unwanted pregnancy (OR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.12-1.73), preterm birth (OR: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.28- 2.39) and cesarean section (OR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.03-1.74). In our study, there was no significant relationship between advanced maternal age and preeclampsia but this relationship could be clinically important (OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 0.99-2.20, P=0.052), and there is no significant relationship between advanced maternal age and low birth weight (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.67-1.74, P=0.736). Conclusion: Advanced maternal age is associated with higher risk of unintended pregnancy, preterm birth and cesarean section but our findings did not support advanced maternal age as a risk factor associated with low birth weight.


2021 ◽  
Vol 224 (2) ◽  
pp. S291
Author(s):  
Yoav Siegler ◽  
Ragda Zidan ◽  
Ido Mick ◽  
Hila Ben-Asher ◽  
Naphthali Justman ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Giovanni Corrao ◽  
Anna Cantarutti ◽  
Anna Locatelli ◽  
Gloria Porcu ◽  
Luca Merlino ◽  
...  

Antenatal care (ANC) aims of monitoring wellbeing of mother and foetus during pregnancy. We validate a set of indicators aimed of measuring the quality of ANC of women on low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancy through their relationship with maternal and neonatal outcomes. We conducted a population-based cohort study including 122,563 deliveries that occurred between 2015 and 2017 in the Lombardy Region, Italy. Promptness and appropriateness of number and timing of gynaecological visits, ultrasounds and laboratory tests were evaluated. We assessed several maternal and neonatal outcomes. Log-binomial regression models were used to estimate prevalence ratio (PR), and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI), for the exposure→outcome association. Compared with women who adhered with recommendations, those who were no adherent had a significant higher prevalence of maternal intensive care units admission (PR: 3.1, 95%CI: 1.2–7.9; and 2.7, 1.1–7.0 respectively for promptness of gynaecological visits, and appropriateness of ultrasound examinations), low Apgar score (1.6, 1.1–1.2; 1.9, 1.3–2.7; and 2.1, 1.5–2.8 respectively for appropriateness and promptness of gynaecological visits, and appropriateness of ultrasound examinations), and low birth weight (1.8, 1.5–2.3 for appropriateness of laboratory test examinations). Benefits for mothers and newborn are expected from improving adherence to guidelines-driven recommendations regarding antenatal care even for low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 224 (2) ◽  
pp. S577-S578
Author(s):  
Megan E. Trostle ◽  
Lauren Ferrara ◽  
Joanne Stone ◽  
Lynn Simpson ◽  
Stephen T. Chasen ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (05) ◽  
pp. 515-522
Author(s):  
Marissa Berry ◽  
Amanda Wang ◽  
Shannon M. Clark ◽  
Hassan M. Harirah ◽  
Sangeeta Jain ◽  
...  

Objective This study aimed to describe baseline characteristics of a cohort of pregnant women infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and determine if these correlate with disease severity and perinatal outcomes. Study Design This was a retrospective cohort trial conducted at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas. All pregnant women presented to our medical center, who were screened and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus, were included. We stratified our study population in three groups: asymptomatic, symptomatic not requiring oxygen therapy, and patients requiring oxygen support to maintain oxygen saturation >94%. Relevant population characteristics, laboratory data, and maternal and neonatal outcomes were abstracted. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Between March and July 2020, 91 women tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 upon admission to our labor and delivery unit. Among these, 61.5% were asymptomatic, 34.1% were symptomatic, and 4.4% required oxygen support. Our population was mainly Hispanic (80.2%), multiparous (76.9%), obese (70.3%), and with a median age of 27 years. Median gestational age at symptom onset or diagnosis was 36 weeks. Significant differences were found between gestational age and disease severity. Maternal characteristics including age, body mass index (BMI), and presence of comorbid conditions did not appear to influence severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Significant laboratory findings associated with increasing disease severity included decreasing hemoglobin and white blood cell count, lymphopenia, and increasing levels of inflammatory markers including CRP, ferritin, and procalcitonin. Maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ among groups. No SARS-CoV-2 was detected by polymerase chain reaction testing in neonates of mothers with COVID-19. Conclusion Pregnant patients with COVID-19 infection are predominantly asymptomatic. Patients appear to be at increased risk for more severe infection requiring oxygen support later in pregnancy. Key Points


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