scholarly journals Customised and Noncustomised Birth Weight Centiles and Prediction of Stillbirth and Infant Mortality and Morbidity: A Cohort Study of 979,912 Term Singleton Pregnancies in Scotland

PLoS Medicine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e1002228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stamatina Iliodromiti ◽  
Daniel F. Mackay ◽  
Gordon C. S. Smith ◽  
Jill P. Pell ◽  
Naveed Sattar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

Predicting fetal growth deviation in parous women: combining the birth weight of the previous pregnancy and third trimester ultrasound scan

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Papastefanou ◽  
Athena P. Souka ◽  
Makarios Eleftheriades ◽  
Athanasios Pilalis ◽  
Charalambos Chrelias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Fetal Growth ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Previous Pregnancy ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

AbstractTo investigate the value of the birth weight of the previous pregnancy (BWSome 1298 parous women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies who had a third trimester ultrasound scan were considered as samples in this retrospective cohort study. Maternal and pregnancy characteristics, BWBW: BW

Does the developmental plasticity hypothesis have application to Irish Travellers? Findings from the all Ireland Traveller Health Study birth cohort 2008–2011

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. A. Hamid ◽  
P. Fitzpatrick ◽  
A. Rowan ◽  
C. McGorrian ◽  
L. Daly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
General Population ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Birth Cohort ◽  
Developmental Plasticity ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
Health Study

There is little record of birth weight of Irish Travellers, a minority group in Ireland. Travellers are known to have higher rate of adult chronic disease and to be exposed to life-long disadvantage. The aim of this study was to establish whether the birth weight and infant mortality rate patterns in Ireland's Travellers were consistent with the developmental plasticity hypothesis. A 1-year follow-up birth cohort study was conducted with linkage data from maternity hospital records of Traveller infants born on the island of Ireland over a 12-month period to self-identifying Traveller and general Irish population mothers from the Lifeways Cross-Generation Cohort Study. The main outcome measure was the rate of birth weight <3000 g in a cohort of Traveller children. There were 987 confirmed Traveller births, 500 of whose mothers consented to linkage to their records. A social gradient was observed in the distribution of birth weight in the general population and Traveller infants constituted the highest proportion of all social classes in the birth weight range of 3 kg or less (16.3%). There was a high rate of persistent smoking among Traveller mothers (53%). After adjustment for smoking and alcohol consumption in pregnancy, the birth weight differential persisted (OR 3.5, 95% CI 1.4–8.1). Infant mortality rate at 12.0/1000 births (95% CI 5.5–19.7) was almost four times that of the general population. This analysis confirms Travellers had a greater than expected incidence of low birth weight and high infant mortality with high rates of premature adult chronic diseases from all causes already demonstrated previously.

scholarly journals Cesarean section was not associated with mortality or morbidities advantage in very low birth weight infants: a nationwide cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Kyu Kim ◽  
Yun Sil Chang ◽  
Jong Hee Hwang ◽  
Myung Hee Lee ◽  
Won Soon Park
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Very Low Birth Weight ◽  
Ductus Arteriosus ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Low Birth Weight Infants ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

AbstractThis study investigated the role of cesarean section (CS) in mortality and morbidity of very-low-birth-weight infants (VLBWIs) weighing less than 1500 g. This nationwide prospective cohort study of the Korean Neonatal Network consisted of 9,286 VLBWIs at 23–34 gestational weeks (GW) of age between 2013 and 2017. The VLBWIs were stratified into 23–24, 25–26, 27–28 and 29–34 GW, and the mortality and morbidity were compared according to the mode of delivery. The total CS rate was 78%, and was directly proportional to gestational age. The CS rate was the lowest at 61% in case of infants born at 23–24 GW and the highest at 84% in VLBWIs delivered at 29–34 GW. Contrary to the significantly lower total mortality (12%) and morbidities including sepsis (21%) associated with CS than vaginal delivery (VD) (16% and 24%, respectively), the mortality in the 25–26 GW (26%) and sepsis in the 27–28 GW (25%) and 29–34 GW (12%) groups were significantly higher in CS than in VD (21%, 20% and 8%, respectively). In multivariate analyses, the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for mortality (OR 1.06, 95% CI 0.89–1.25) and morbidity including sepsis (OR 1.12, 95% CI 0.98–1.27) were not significantly reduced with CS compared with VD. The adjusted ORs for respiratory distress syndrome (1.89, 95% CI 1.59–2.23) and symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus (1.21, 95% CI 1.08–1.37) were significantly increased with CS than VD. In summary, CS was not associated with any survival or morbidity advantage in VLBWIs. These findings indicate that routine CS in VLBWIs without obstetric indications is contraindicated.

Abnormal Placental Cord Insertion and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 1152-1159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailish Hannigan ◽  
Peter Kelehan ◽  
Keelin O'Donoghue ◽  
Amanda Cotter ◽  
Khadijah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Digital Imaging ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
Imagej Software ◽  
Singleton Pregnancies

Objectives To prospectively measure the distance from the placental cord insertion (PCI) site to the placental margin using digital imaging and to examine the association between abnormal PCI and adverse pregnancy outcomes in singleton pregnancies. Study Design This prospective cohort study examined 1,005 placentas from consecutively delivered singleton pregnancies in a tertiary center. Standardized images of each placenta were taken and digital measurement was performed using ImageJ software. Results The rates of velamentous (insertion into the membrane) and marginal (<2 cm from placental margin) cord insertions in a total of 1,005 singleton pregnancies were 3.6% (n  =  36; 95% confidence interval [CI]  =  2.5–4.9%) and 6.4% (n  =  64; 95% CI  =  4.9–8.1%), respectively. Abnormal PCI was found to be more common among smokers compared with non-smokers (22.7 vs. 14.8%, p = 0.04). Abnormal PCI was found to be significantly associated with small for gestational age (adjusted odds ratio [OR]: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.01–2.97, p = 0.047) and low birth weight (adjusted OR: 3.87; 95% CI: 1.72–8.71, p = 0.001). Conclusion Digital imaging analysis using ImageJ software mapped the surface of the placenta and provided objective measurement of PCI site. In this large prospective cohort, abnormal PCIs were significantly associated with an increased risk of small for gestational age and low birth weight.

scholarly journals Infant mortality and morbidity associated with preterm and small-for-gestational-age births in Southern Mozambique: A retrospective cohort study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. e0172533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto L. García-Basteiro ◽  
Llorenç Quintó ◽  
Eusebio Macete ◽  
Azucena Bardají ◽  
Raquel González ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity

scholarly journals Association between probable postnatal depression and increased infant mortality and morbidity: findings from the DON population-based cohort study in rural Ghana

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. e006509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedict Weobong ◽  
Augustinus H A ten Asbroek ◽  
Seyi Soremekun ◽  
Lu Gram ◽  
Seeba Amenga-Etego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Postnatal Depression ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Rural Ghana

Discrepancy Analysis between Clinical Versus Ultrasound Estimated Fetal Weight and Actual Birth Weight at 3rd Trimester

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Naznin Rashid Shewly ◽  
Menoka Ferdous ◽  
Hasina Begum ◽  
Shahadat Hossain Khan ◽  
Sheema Rani Debee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Fetal Weight ◽  
P Value ◽  
Weight Estimation ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Fetal Weight Estimation ◽  
Obstetric Management ◽  
Estimated Fetal Weight

Background: In obstetric management fetal weight estimation is an important consideration when planning the mode of delivery in our day to day practice. In Bangladesh low birth weight is a major public health problem & incidence is 38% - 58%. Neonatal mortality and morbidity also yet high. So accurate antenatal estimation of fetal weight is a good way to detect macrosomia or small for date baby. Thus to improve the pregnancy outcome and neonatal outcome decreasing various chance of neonatal mortality and morbidity antenatal fetal weight prediction is an invaluable parameter in some situation where to identify the at risk pregnancy for low birth weight become necessary. Reliable method for prenatal estimation of fetal weight two modalities have got popularity - Clinical estimation and another one is ultrasonic estimation. This study was designed to determine the accuracy of clinical versus ultrasound estimated fetal weight detecting the discrepancy with actual birth weight at third trimester. So that we can verify more reliable and accurate method. Objectives: To find out more accurate and reliable modality of fetal weight estimation in antenatal period during obstetric management planning. To compare clinical versus ultrasound estimated fetal weight & to determine discrepancy of both variable with actual birth weight. Method: This prospective, cross sectional analytical study was carried out in Dhaka Medical College Hospital from January 2006 to December 2006. By purposive sampling 100 pregnant women fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in my study in third trimester (29wks-40wks). In clinical weight estimation procedure SFH (Symphysio Fundal Height) was measured in centimeter. On pervaginal finding whether vertex below or above the ischial spine was determined. By Johnson’s formula fetal weight in grams was estimated. Then by ultrasound scan different biometric measurements were taken and finally by Hadlock’s formula fetal weight was estimated. Eventually actual birth weight was taken after birth by Globe Brand weighing machine. Accuracy of both modalities were compared and which one was more reliable predictor was determined by statistical analysis. Results: After data collection were analyzed by computer based software (SPSS). There was gradual and positive relationship between symphysiofundal height and estimated birth weight. Discrepancy between clinical and actual birth weight at third trimester was statistically significant – Paired Student’s ‘t’ test was done where p value was <0.001. Whereas discrepancy between sonographically estimated fetal weight with actual birth weight was not statistically significant (by paired ‘t’ test where p value was >0.05). That implies discrepancy between ultrasound estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight was significantly less than that of clinically estimated fetal weight. 14% clinically and 46% sonographically estimated fetal weight were observed within £ 5% of actual birth weight. 31% clinical and 42% sonographically estimates observed within 6% to 10% of actual birth weight and 55% clinical and 12% sonographically estimate were >10% of actual birth weight. That is about 88% sonographical versus 45% clinical estimates were within 10% of actual birth weight. Conclusion: There is no doubt about importance of fetal weight in many obstetric situations. Clinical decisions at times depends on fetal weight. Whether to use oxytocin, to use forceps or vacuum for delivery or extend of trial or ended by Caesarian section immediately or no scope of trial to be largely depend on fetal size and weight. So more accurate modality for antenatal fetal weight estimation has paramount importance. In my study sonographically estimated weight have more accuracy than that of clinical estimate in predicting actual birth weight. Sonographically estimated fetal weight is more reliable, accurate and reproducible rather than other modality. J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, June 2019, Vol.11(1); 32-38

Pengaruh Perawatan Metode Kanguru (PMK) terhadap Pencegahan Hipotermi pada Bayi Baru Lahir

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Parti ◽  
Sumiati Malik ◽  
Nurhayati
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Kangaroo Mother Care ◽  
Infant Mortality Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Birth Weight Infants ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Before And After

Most causes of infant death are problems that occur in newborn/neonatal (0-28 days old), Low Birth Weight Babies (LBW) is one of the factors which has a contribution to infant mortality, especially in the neonatal period. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) is a benchmark in determining the degree of public health, both at the National and Provincial levels. This study aimed to determine the effect of the Kangaroo Mother Care Method (KMC) on the prevention of hypothermia in low birth weight infants at Morowali District Hospital in 2019. The type of research used was a quasi-experiment. The population is all low birth weight babies born from May to July 2019. The sample in this study was all newborns with low birth weight born from May to July 2019, totaling 30 babies. There is a difference (influence) on the baby's body temperature before and after KMC with a p-value=0,000. The kangaroo mother care can continue to be affiliated considering its benefits for both infants and mothers, as well as increasing the ability of health workers in conducting KMC so that they can provide in-house training for mothers to be carried out at home.

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