scholarly journals Delivery and Development: To what Extent can One Associate Cause and Effect?

1980 ◽  
Vol 73 (11) ◽  
pp. 786-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Ounsted ◽  
Andrew Scott ◽  
Valerie Moar
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Social Classes ◽  
Perinatal Factors ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
Handicapped Children ◽  
Cause And Effect ◽  
Risk Pregnancy

Data on 570 mothers and their children whose development was personally assessed from birth to four years were analysed. Strong associations were found between the incidence of fetal distress during labour, birth asphyxia, and delivery by emergency caesarean section. At the age of four years girls and children in the non-manual social classes were more advanced, developmentally, than boys and children in the manual classes. No associations were found between perinatal factors and total developmental scores; but highly significant differences were found between ‘at risk’ pregnancy groups according to their method of developmental scores. In only one of seven handicapped children could the handicap possibly have been attributable to delivery factors. Case histories of two children illustrate the dangers and difficulties of associating cause and effect in individual patients.

Chikungunya–dengue co-infection during pregnancy requiring preterm Caesarean section: first case report from Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdur Rahim ◽  
Shahana Zaman ◽  
Nasreen Sultana ◽  
Ariful Islam ◽  
Khwaja Nazim Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Emergency Caesarean ◽  
First Case

We report the first case of chikungunya-dengue co-infection during pregnancy requiring emergency Caesarean section (CS) because of fetal distress in a Bangladeshi primigravida. Though previously unreported, this situation may become increasingly common.

scholarly journals Late Pregnancy Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Doubled Odds of Birth Asphyxia and Emergency Caesarean Section: A Prospective Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1412-1418
Author(s):  
Hanna Augustin ◽  
Sinead Mulcahy ◽  
Inez Schoenmakers ◽  
Maria Bullarbo ◽  
Anna Glantz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Epidural Anaesthesia ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Vitamin D Status

Abstract Objectives The aim of this prospective cohort study was to investigate the associations between maternal vitamin D status in late pregnancy and emergency caesarean section (EMCS) and birth asphyxia, in a population based sample of women in Sweden. Methods Pregnant women were recruited at the antenatal care in Sweden and 1832 women were included after exclusion of miscarriages, terminated pregnancies and missing data on vitamin D status. Mode of delivery was retrieved from medical records. EMCS was defined as caesarean section after onset of labour. Birth asphyxia was defined as either 5 min Apgar score < 7 or arterial umbilical cord pH < 7.1. Serum was sampled in the third trimester of pregnancy (T3) and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) was analysed by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as 25OHD < 30 nmol/L, and associations were studied using logistic regression analysis and expressed as adjusted odds ratios (AOR). Results In total, 141 (7.7%) women had an EMCS and 58 (3.2%) children were born with birth asphyxia. Vitamin D deficiency was only associated with higher odds of EMCS in women without epidural anaesthesia (AOR = 2.01, p = 0.044). Vitamin D deficiency was also associated with higher odds of birth asphyxia (AOR = 2.22, p = 0.044). Conclusions for Practice In this Swedish prospective population-based cohort study, vitamin D deficiency in late pregnancy was associated with doubled odds of birth asphyxia and with EMCS in deliveries not aided by epidural anaesthesia. Prevention of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women may reduce the incidence of EMCS and birth asphyxia. The mechanism behind the findings require further investigation.

scholarly journals Elective versus emergency caesarean section: differences in maternal outcome

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3207
Author(s):  
Anshu Sharma ◽  
Rajiv Acharya ◽  
Yashika Pehal ◽  
Bhawna Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Maternal Outcome ◽  
Common Indication ◽  
Emergency Caesarean ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Background: Caesarean section is a life-saving surgical procedure when certain complications arise during pregnancy or labour. The use of CS worldwide has increased worldwide unprecedented levels although the gap between higher- and lower-resource settings remains. The present study evaluates the difference in maternal outcome in elective versus emergency caesarean sections in our institute.Methods: The study included first 65 cases of emergency caesarean section (group A) and during the study period, first 65 elective caesarean section (group B) if they fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Various intra operative and postoperative events were recorded which included intra operative complications, postpartum haemorrhage and transfusion indices.Results: The most common indication of caesarean section in group A was fetal distress (27.7%). In group B most caesarean sections were classified under 5 followed by class 6, the most common indication being previous caesarean section (27.6%). It was observed that pre-operative mean haemoglobin in group A was 10.6 g/dl and in group B was 11.2g/dl. A drop of 1.36 g/dl in group A and 1.10 g/dl in group B was observed in the post-op period. Cross match / transfusion ratio 1.5 in group A and  2 in group B, transfusion probability ratio was 60 % in group A and  66.7%  in group B and transfusion index was 1 in group A and  group B. There was significantly higher contraception acceptance in group B compared to group A.Conclusions: Elective caesarean section has more favourable maternal outcome as compared to emergency caesarean section as the former is done under controlled and planned circumstances.  However, there should be stringent audit to scrutinise indication of caesarean section, outcome of caesarean and blood transfusion practices.

scholarly journals The maternal and fetal outcome of repeat previous one caesarean section

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uma Jain ◽  
Deepali Jain ◽  
Shaily Sengar ◽  
Preeti Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Neonatal Morbidity ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Bladder Injury ◽  
History Of ◽  
Caesarean Hysterectomy ◽  
Placenta Accrete

Background: The rates of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes have increased significantly in the last decade. Patients with repeated caesarean deliveries also have a greater risk of placenta previa, placenta accrete, uterine rupture, bowel and bladder injury, and unplanned hysterectomy.Methods: This retrospective study was performed between 01 April 2017 to 31 March 2021, at a private hospital to know about the surgical difficulties and maternal and neonatal complications encountered in cases of repeated LSCS. The outcome of 1028 women admitted with a history of previous LSCS was studied.Results: The 613 patients were given a trial of labour. 40.07% of patients delivered normally. The most common indication for repeat LSCS was CPD in 20.94% and fetal distress 20.12%. The most common complication observed was adhesion in 37.65%. Scar dehiscence in 8.92 %, scar rupture in 0.64%, uterine atony in 4.8%, placenta previa in 3.57%, placenta accrete in 0.64%, injury to the bladder was seen in 0.97%, caesarean hysterectomy was done in only 2 cases and gaped wound was found in 1.13% of cases. 19.15% of neonates were admitted to NICU. Apgar score <7 at 5 minutes in 14.77%. premature neonates were 8.44% RDS was found in 7.62%, birth asphyxia was found in 2.92% cases and neonatal sepsis was found in 1.13%.Conclusions: The dramatic increase in caesarean section rates over the past three decades has been associated with a corresponding increase in maternal morbidity but there a continuous decrease in neonatal morbidity and mortality rates because of advances in neonatal medicine.

scholarly journals Incidence and indications of LSCS among Doctors Community of Chattogram

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Adiba Malik ◽  
Kamrun Nessa ◽  
Yasmin Ara Begum ◽  
M Jalal Uddin ◽  
Aklima Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Placenta Previa ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Subsequent Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Background: Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a surgical intervention, which is carried out to ensure the safety of mother and baby when vaginal delivery is not possible or when danger to mother and baby would be greater with vaginal delivery. This study is designed to identify indication of LSCS and detect complications if any among the respondents. Materials and methods: Cross sectional descriptive study where 95 female doctors of Chattogram were selected by convenient sampling without knowing their mode of delivery and if it is LSCS then indication of LSCS , maternal and neonatal complications were noted. Results: Age of the respondents at the time of interview were noted and most of them were between 31- 40 years 52 (55%), regarding income most of them between 100000 -200000 42(44%) most of the delivery occurred in the private clinics 92 (70%) regarding mode of delivery, LSCS was 92 (70%) vaginal delivery 40 (30%) regarding indications of LSCS most common was repeat caesarean section 27 (29%) and second common was LSCS due to maternal interest 18 (20%) and others were severe preeclampsia 10 (11%) fetal distress 08(09%) placenta previa, Diabetes with big baby, cephalopelvic disproportion, PROM with non progression of labour. PPH was the most common complication 05 (63%), next was paralytic ileus 02 (25%) and left ventricular failure 01 (12%). Common neonatal comoplications were low birth weight baby 904 (40%), prematurity 03 (30%) and birth asphyxia 03 (03%). Conclusion: LSCS is a major surgical procedure for delivery. Inspite of its low maternal morbidity and mortality due to improved surgical technique, modern aneasthetic skill and availability of blood and blood products, still it carries a slightly greater risk in subsequent pregnancy, so we should be rational in doing primary caesarean section. Chatt Maa Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.20 (2); July 2021; Page 37-40

Trend of Caesarean Section in Bheri Zonal Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Kalpana Kumari Thapa ◽  
Urmila Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Birth Asphyxia ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Fetal Outcome ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Public Health Concern ◽  
Case Files

Introduction: Caesarean Section (CS) rates are a major public health concern and cause worldwide debates according to latest data from 150 countries. Currently 18.6% of all births occur by CS, ranging from 6 to 27.2% in the least and most developed regions. This study was done to find out incidence and outcome of CS and geographical variation of women coming for the service in this Zonal Hospital. Methods: A retrospective review of case files of 771 women who had CS from 16th April 2017 to15th April 2018 were analyzed for demographic profile like age, parity, geographical location. Similarly, gestational age, various indications of CS, incidence, parity, maternal and fetal outcome and duration of hospital stay were recorded. Results: Out of 5083 deliveries, 771 (15.17%) had CS. Most of the CS was done for Cephalopevic disproportion (CPD) which was 175 (22.70%) and previous CS, 140 (18.15%). Majority of CS which was 328 (42.54%), in age group 20-24 years. In relation to parity nulliparous were 463 (60.05%). Maternal morbidity was 31 (4.02%) and maternal mortality was one after CS. Apgar score of the baby between 0-3 was 3.24%. Three babies were expired within 24 hours due to severe birth asphyxia. The patients from Banke district were 408 (52.92%). Conclusion: Study showed CS rate, 15.7% which is in upper limit of WHO recommendation and 60.50% were nulliparous had CS and most common indication of CS was CPD and fetal distress. There was no CTG used in routine practice.

scholarly journals Extreme Maternal Metabolic Acidosis Leading to Fetal Distress and Emergency Caesarean Section

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Cecere ◽  
Corinne Hubinont ◽  
Arnauld Kabulu Kadingi ◽  
Marie-Françoise Vincent ◽  
Peter Van den Bergh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Acidosis ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Compensatory Mechanism ◽  
Emergency Caesarean

A 31-year-old pregnant woman ( weeks) was admitted with extreme tachypnea. She had a previous history of congenital muscular dystrophy (Ullrich’s disease) and isolated glucosuria. The patient had reduced food intake during the last 24 hours prior to admission and vomited twice. Serum glucose level was normal (112 mg/dL), while urinalysis revealed glucosuria 4+ and ketonuria 4+. ABG revealed pH 7.06, PCO29 mm Hg, and bicarbonate 2 mmol/L. Anion gap was 28 mmol/L. Tachypnea was a compensatory mechanism for a severe nonlactic metabolic acidosis. The diagnosis of starvation ketoacidosis was established. The patient received supplemental dextrose 10% intravenously and sodium bicarbonate. As fetal heart monitoring was pathological, an emergency caesarean section was performed. Umbilical cord venous pH was 7.01, with PCO234 mm Hg and bicarbonate 8 mmol/L. Starvation ketoacidosis is a rare metabolic disorder that may occur mainly in the third trimester of pregnancy. Muscular dystrophy and renal glucosuria were precipitating factors.

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