scholarly journals Intake of antioxidants nutrients by pregnant womem: Associated factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-362
Author(s):  
Luiz Gonzaga Ribeiro SILVA NETO ◽  
Marilene Brandão TENÓRIO ◽  
Raphaela Costa FERREIRA ◽  
Alane Cabral Menezes de OLIVEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Health System ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Maternal Body Mass Index

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the intake of antioxidant nutrients by pregnant women being cared for in the Brazilian public health system and associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with pregnant women cared for in the public health system in the city of Maceió, Brazil, in 2014, including 385 pregnant women and their newborns, and the collection of maternal information (socioeconomic, personal, prenatal, dietary and anthropometric data), and after the babies’ birth (gestational age, birth weight and length). Food intake was assessed by two 24-hour dietary reminders per pregnant woman with subsequent adjustments by the Estimated Average Requirement method. Data were processed and Pearson’s correlation was used to evaluate associations, considering p<0.05 as significant. Results A total of 388 pregnant women with a mean age of 24.06±5.92 years were studied, with inadequate intake and high variation of the following antioxidants: vitamin A (83.2%/62.7%), vitamin C (50.5%/75.7%), vitamin E (76.5%/60.2%), Selenium (60.8%/50.3%), Copper (98.5%/42.8%) and Zinc (79.6%/43.4%), respectively. Additionally, the following associations were observed: the intake of vitamin A (p=0.02), Copper (p=0.01), and Selenium (p=0.01) with the maternal Body Mass Index; the intake of vitamin A (0.04) and Selenium (p=0.02) with the birth weight; and between vitamin A (p=0.04) with the birth length. Conclusion The low intake of antioxidant nutrients by pregnant women is a reality, being associated to the maternal Body Mass Index and the birth weight and length of the newborn.

Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC): fear it or dare it? An evaluation of potential risk factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasia Lazarou ◽  
Magdalena Oestergaard ◽  
Johanna Netzl ◽  
Jan-Peter Siedentopf ◽  
Wolfgang Henrich
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vaginal Birth ◽  
Vacuum Extraction ◽  
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Spontaneous Delivery

Abstract Objectives The consultation of women aspiring a vaginal birth after caesarean may be improved by integrating the individual evaluation of factors that predict their chance of success. Retrospective analysis of correlating factors for all trials of labor after caesarean that were conducted at the Department of Obstetrics of Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Virchow Clinic from 2014 to October 2017. Methods Of 2,151 pregnant women with previous caesarean, 408 (19%) attempted a vaginal birth after cesarean. A total of 348 women could be included in the evaluation of factors, 60 pregnant women were excluded because they had obstetric factors (for example preterm birth, intrauterine fetal death) that required a different management. Results Spontaneous delivery occurred in 180 (51.7%) women and 64 (18.4%) had a vacuum extraction. 104 (29.9%) of the women had a repeated caesarean delivery. The three groups showed significant differences in body mass index, the number of prior vaginal deliveries and the child’s birth weight at cesarean section. The indication for the previous cesarean section also represents a significant influencing factor. Other factors such as maternal age, gestational age, sex, birth weight and the head circumference of the child at trial of labor after caesarean showed no significant influence. Conclusions The clear majority (70.1%) of trials of labor after caesarean resulted in vaginal delivery. High body mass index, no previous spontaneous delivery, and fetal distress as a cesarean indication correlated negatively with a successful vaginal birth after cesarean. These factors should be used for the consultation of pregnant women.

scholarly journals The effects of body mass index, smoking and anemia on fetal birth weight

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ersin Çintesun ◽  
Feyza Nur İncesu Çintesun ◽  
Meltem Aydoğdu ◽  
Emine Taşkın ◽  
Mete Can Ateş ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fetal Weight ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fetal Birth Weight ◽  
Smoking Group

Objective: Fetal growth is an important indicator of fetal health. Low birth weight (LBW) is also associated with increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. Numerous factors that affect fetal weight have been identified. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of body mass index, smoking, and anemia on fetal birth weight on term pregnant women who had vaginal delivery in our clinic. Methods: This study is a retrospective cross-sectional study. This study included patients who had a spontaneous vaginal delivery at our hospital between January 1st, 2018, and June 15th, 2020. Measurements of hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels during birth supported the diagnosis of anemia. Hb levels were compared in three categories in this study: (1) Hb<10 g/dL; (2) ≥10<11 g/dL; and (3) Hb ≥11 g/dL. Anemia was defined as having a Hb level <11 mg/dL. Birth weight was categorized as LBW <2500 g; normal birth weight (NBW) as ≥2500–3999 g, and macrosomia as ≥4000 g. Results: Analysis was performed on 1428 pregnant women. There was a statistically significant difference for the Hct and Hb subgroups between the groups (p<0.05). Fetal birth weight was found higher in the non-smoking group than in the smoking group (3302.1± 381.5 g vs. 2839.7±491.5 g; p<0.001). Body mass index (BMI) and Hb levels positively predicted fetal birth weight (β=0.134; p<0.001 and β=0.051; p=0.046), smoking was negatively predicted fetal birth weight (β=-0.245; p<0.001). Conclusion: BMI, Hb levels, and smoking status during mothers’ delivery are effective on fetal weight. Smoking was the strongest predictor of fetal birth weight compared with the other variables.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF MATERNAL BODY MASS INDEX ON PROGRESS AND OUTCOME OF LABOR IN NULLIPAROUS PREGNANT WOMEN

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 1749-1760
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ahmed Ragheb Mansour ◽  
Hossam Al-Din Hussien Kamel Salem ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Maternal Body Mass Index ◽  
Maternal Body
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