scholarly journals Evaluation of levels of cortisol in saliva using electro-chemical luminescence in low-risk and high-risk pregnancies

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Ana Carla P. Montenegro ◽  
Viviane Rosado D' Assunção ◽  
Monique Gabrielli B. Luna ◽  
Pollyanna Valente N. Raposo ◽  
Francisco Bandeira
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Diastolic Pressure ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
High Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy ◽  
The Mean

OBJECTIVES: to compare the levels of cortisol (cortisolemia refers to the level of cortisol in blood) in women with a high-risk pregnancy compared with those with a low-risk pregnancy, by way of evaluation of levels of cortisol in saliva, using the electrochemical luminescence technique (ECL). METHODS: 38 women aged between 17 and 40 years in the third trimester of pregnancy were divided in two groups: 20 low-risk pregnancies and 18 high-risk ones. Cortisol in saliva was collected at midnight and measured using ECL. The mean levels of cortisol in saliva in the two groups were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: the mean systolic and diastolic pressure was normal in both groups. The levels of cortisol in the saliva of women with high-risk pregnancies was significantly higher than those for the low-risk pregnancy group (20.2 (±21,1) nmol/L vs 11.4(±16.2) nmol/L; p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS: a high risk pregnancy involves higher levels of cortisol than a low-risk one. The levels of cortisol in saliva, as measured using ECL, can be used to identify hypercortisolism in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Anxiety and depression in women hospitalized due to high-risk pregnancy: An integrative quantitative and qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Smorti ◽  
Francesca Ginobbi ◽  
Tommaso Simoncini ◽  
Federica Pancetti ◽  
Alessia Carducci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
High Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy

AbstractLiterature has shown that hospitalized women with high-risk pregnancy tend to develop anxious and depressive symptoms. Research has used quantitative or qualitative methods. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods, this study aims to analyze: a) the level of depression, anxiety, and pregnancy-related anxiety in a group of women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancy (hospitalized high-risk) compared with a group of non-hospitalized women with low-risk pregnancy; b) the content of hospitalization-related emotions in a high-risk group. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 30 hospitalized high-risk pregnant women and 32 women with low-risk pregnancy. Participants completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (Anxiety), and Pregnancy Related Anxiety Questionnaire. The hospitalized high-risk group also completed open-ended questions about emotions experienced during hospitalization. Univariate Analysis of Covariance showed that the hospitalized high-risk group reported higher general anxiety and depression than the low-risk pregnancy group. Low-risk group reported higher level of concerns about own appearance than high-risk group. Narratives showed that the anxious and depressive symptoms of hospitalized women are related to the loneliness of being away from family. Despite attempts to understand hospitalization, they express concerns about pregnancy. Psychological support for hospitalized pregnant women should be provided to facilitate the communication of emotions that leads women to elaborate the experience of hospitalization to better adapt and cope with the critical condition.

scholarly journals A Randomized Controlled Study to assess the Role of Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound in Low-risk Pregnancy on Antenatal Interventions and Perinatal Outcome

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hema Dhumale ◽  
Yeshita Pujar ◽  
Komal Gurunath Revankar
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Perinatal Outcome ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the role of routine third trimester ultrasound in low-risk pregnancy on antenatal interventions and perinatal outcome. Design Randomized controlled study. Setting KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Center, Belgaum. Subjects A total of 290 low-risk pregnant women between 34 and 37 weeks attending antenatal clinic and fulfilling inclusion criteria were allotted using computer-generated randomization numbers into study and control groups. Intervention In study group, third trimester ultrasound was performed to assess fetal growth, amniotic fluid index (AFI), malpresentations, and late onset fetal anomalies. In control group, no routine ultrasound was performed, unless indicated by clinical suspicion during subsequent visits. High-risk fetuses identified were managed as per the standard protocol. All women were followed to assess antenatal interventions, intrapartum events and perinatal outcome. Results Detection of high-risk fetuses antenatally in study and control groups was 17.25 and 2.07% respectively. This difference was statistically significant (p = —0.0001). Rates of antenatal interventions among study and control were 24.8 and 4.44% respectively. Prevalence of small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses among study and control was 6.9 vs 11.03% respectively. This difference was not statistically significant (p = —0.253). There was no statistical difference in adverse intrapartum events, cesarean section rate for nonreassuring cardiotocography (CTG), low Apgar score and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions among study and controls. Conclusion Routine third trimester ultrasound is a logical solution for detection of high-risk fetuses in low-risk pregnancies which would otherwise be missed by clinical examination. However, this leads to an increase in antenatal interventions without significantly influencing the perinatal outcome. How to cite this article Revankar KG, Dhumale H, Pujar Y. A Randomized Controlled Study to assess the Role of Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound in Low-risk Pregnancy on Antenatal Interventions and Perinatal Outcome. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2014;6(3):139-143.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pemeriksaan Kehamilan K4 dengan Kejadian Kehamilan Resiko Tinggi pada Ibu Hamil Trimester III

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Rosmeri Bukit
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
High Risk Pregnancy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Chi Square Test

<p><em>A high-risk pregnancy is a pathological pregnancy that can affect the general state of the mother and baby. Early detection can be done on antenatal care service is by increasing coverage of antenatal care especially pregnancy examination ≥ 4 times or K4. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship of pregnancy examination K4 with high risk of third trimester pregnancy at Harapan Raya Pekanbaru Health Center in 2014. The research quantitative type with analytical method, using cross sectional approach. Population of all pregnant women in the third trimester who conducted pregnancy checkup at the Puskesmas Harapan Raya total of 50 people. The sample size was 50 people with Total Sampling and statistical test using Chi square test. The results showed that obtained P value 0.001 where P value ≤ 0.005 Ho in rejection means there is a significant relationship. The conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between the examination of pregnancy K4 with the incidence of high risk pregnancy trimester III.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em>Kehamilan resiko tinggi merupakan kehamilan patologi yang dapat mempengaruhi keadaan umum ibu dan bayi. Cara deteksi dini dapat dilakukan pada pelayanan antenatal care yaitu dengan peningkatan cakupan pelayanan antenatal khususnya pemeriksaan kehamilan ≥4 kali atau K4. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan pemeriksaan kehamilan K4 dengan resiko tinggi kehamilan trimester III di Puskesmas Harapan  Raya Pekanbaru tahun 2014. </em><em>Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode analitik, menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi seluruh ibu hamil trimester III yang  melakukan pemeriksaan kehamilan di Puskesmas Harapan Raya  jumlah 50 orang. Jumlah sampel  50 orang   dengan Total Sampling dan uji statistik menggunakan  uji Chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa diperoleh P value 0,001 dimana P value ≤ 0,005 Ho di tolak artinya ada hubungan yang signifikan. Simpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu ada hubungan antara pemeriksaan kehamilan K4 dengan  kejadian kehamilan resiko tinggi trimester III.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p>

Antenatal Care Description and Pregnancy Risk of Pregnancy in Pregnant Mother in Palu City 2019: Study of Co-Ass Assistance for IKM-KK Faculty of Medicine, Tadulako University

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Ketut Suarayasa ◽  
Bertin Ayu Wandira
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
High Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Young Doctor ◽  
Pregnancy Risk ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Very High

The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of pregnancy risk factors in pregnant women accompanied by young doctor from the IKM-KK department of the Faculty of Medicine at Tadulako University during a stase at the Primary Health Care in the city of Palu. The design of this study was descriptive in order to obtain an overview of pregnancy risk factors obtained from the checklist for assisting pregnant women. The population in this study were all pregnant women who received young doctor from the IKM-KK department in the last 2 (two) years, totaling 147 pregnant women. While the sample in this study was 3rd trimester pregnant women whose notes in the accompanying book are complete. The results showed that: 1) Compliance with the lowest Antenatal Care standard in laboratory tests (70%); 2) Pregnant Women with Low Risk Pregnancy (KRR) of 58.2%, High Risk Pregnancy (KRT) of 32.2% and Very High Risk Pregnancy (KRST) of 9.6%; 3) The three highest risk factors for pregnancy are getting pregnant too soon again <2 years (31.3%), had cesarean section (22.9%) and pre-eclampsia (16.7%); and 4) Pregnant women with very high risk pregnancies (KRST) at most (72.7%) were found in urban health centers, including: kamonji (36.3%), Singgani (18.2%) and Talise (18.2%).

scholarly journals Third-trimester Cerebroplacental Ratio as a Predictor of Neonatal Outcome in a Low-risk Pregnancy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-154
Author(s):  
Nandita K Maitra ◽  
Pragati Prajapati ◽  
Tosha M Sheth ◽  
Palak Vaishnav ◽  
Purvi K Patel
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Outcome ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Cerebroplacental Ratio ◽  
Risk Pregnancy ◽  
Low Risk Pregnancy
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