AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE OF HYPOTHYROIDISM IN PREGNANT WOMEN AND ITS OUTCOME

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-50
Author(s):  
Vinita singh ◽  
Sneha kumari

Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age group Hypothyroidism is common in pregnancy with an estimated prevalence of 2-3% Maternal hypothyroidism leads to many maternal and perinatal complications like miscarriage, gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia, pre-term labor, placental abruption, and fetal death. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: To nd out the effect of hypothyroidism on the course of pregnancy, to study the neonatal outcome, to know the prevalence of subclinical and overt hypothyroidism in pregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nalanda medical college and hospital, Patna. All pregnant women attending the obstetric unit during this period were included in the study after informed consent 10 ml of blood sample of pregnant women was drawn at the rst visit in the rst trimester; then it was centrifuged and stored at -70 degree Celsius until assays, which were done after delivery, TFT was assessed by quantitative analysis of serum TSH and FT4 (ELISA). The pregnancy outcome variables like miscarriages, preterm deliveries, IUGR, preeclampsia, anemia, low birth weight, intrauterine fetal demise, antepartum hemorrhage, stillbirth, postpartum hemorrhage, birth asphyxia were studied. The neonatal outcome was also studied. The statistical analysis was done using the odds ratio. P-value <0.05 was considered signicant. RESULTS: Out of the 250 pregnant women 25 had hypothyroidism (9.5%). The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism was more as compared to the overtone (Table 2). Abortions were seen in 12.5% of subclinical and 11.1% of overt hypothyroid women. PIH and abruptions were signicantly higher in subclinical cases (P<0.05) while in the overt group both complications were higher as compared to the normal women but the p-value was not signicant for abruption. More of the hypothyroid women had preterm delivery (37.5% in subclinical and 44.4% in the overt group), Regarding neonatal complications, IUD and Early neonatal deaths were signicantly higher in overt hypothyroidism (P<0.01) Hypothyroid women had more low birth weight babies (31.25% in subclinical and 35.5% in overt) and IUGR babies (18.70% in subclinical and 22.21% in overt), CONCLUSION: The present study shows that, though the occurrence of hypothyroidism in pregnancy is less yet it causes many maternal and neonatal complications therefore universal screening of thyroid disorder should be done in pregnancy.

Author(s):  
Nancy S. Pillai ◽  
Jemela Bennet

Background: Thyroid disorders are the commonest endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age group. The most frequent thyroid disorder in pregnancy is maternal hypothyroidism. During early pregnancy the foetus is totally dependent on maternal thyroid hormone supply. Thyroid hormone is critical for foetal brain and intellectual development and some preventable conditions like abruption, pre-eclampsia etc. which produce morbidity and pose special risk for pregnancy and the developing foetus.Methods: All subjects enrolled in the study as per the inclusion criteria will be subjected to a detailed history and clinical examination using a predesigned proforma. A serum TSH value will be sent in 1st trimester between 6-10 weeks period of gestation for all pregnant women.Results: The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy was 10.8% with hypothyroidism being 9.2%, out of which 8.5% were cases of subclinical hypothyroidism and 0.7% were cases of overt hypothyroidism. On assessing the risk factors for developing thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy, increases in incidence were seen with maternal age and increasing BMI, both of which were statistically significant.Conclusions: This study showed an increased prevalence of hypothyroidism in pregnancy recommending a need for universal screening for all pregnant women in the first trimester itself. This study aims at validating the efficacy of the above-mentioned screening.


Author(s):  
Priya Maurya ◽  
Neeta Chaudhary ◽  
Natasha Tyagi ◽  
M. R. Kural ◽  
Kriti Bhatnagar

Background: Thyroid disorder is one of the most common disorder in pregnancy. Thyroid disorder is known to be associated with abnormal maternal and foetal outcomes and overlooked in pregnant women because of non-specific symptoms and hypermetabolic state of pregnancy of pregnancy. It is well established that not only overt, but subclinical thyroid dysfunction also has adverse effects on mother and the foetus like miscarriages, preterm delivery, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, polyhydramnios, placental abruption, postpartum haemorrhage, low birth weight, neonatal hypothyroidism. Decreased availability of thyroid hormones may also impair neurological and intellectual development of foetus. With this background, we are conducting a study to know the effect of thyroid disorder on pregnancy and its maternal and foetal outcome.Methods: The present study was conducted in Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Uttar Pradesh, India in collaboration of department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Pediatrics Department. It is a prospective random cross-sectional study done over 400 pregnant women which includes known cases of thyroid disorder. Serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test was apart from the routine blood sample investigations as per FOGSI-ICOG good clinical practice recommendation. fT3, fT4 and thyroid peroxidase antibody test were done in patients with a deranged TSH value. Patients were followed up till delivery, and their obstetrics and perinatal outcomes were noted and managed.Results: In present study out of 400 cases, 25 cases are hypothyroidism and 16 cases are hyperthyroidism in pregnancy. Out of these 41 patients with thyroid dysfunction, complications associated were abortions (14.63%), maternal anaemia (9.7%), pre-eclampsia (12.2%), preterm labour (9.76%), abruption placenta (4.88%), IUGR (2.4%), Still birth (7.32%). Out of 41 patients with thyroid dysfunction, foetal complications seen were hyperbilirubinemia (12.2%), Foetal distress (4.88%), NICU admission (17.07%) and low birth weight (21.95%).Conclusions: Thyroid disorder in pregnancy have adverse effects on maternal and foetal outcome emphasizing the importance of routine antenatal thyroid screening.


2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harpriya Kaur ◽  
Delf Schmidt-Grimminger ◽  
Baojiang Chen ◽  
K.M. Monirul Islam ◽  
Steven W. Remmenga ◽  
...  

Background: Pregnancy may increase the risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection because of pregnancy induced immune suppression. The objective of this study was to use a large population-based dataset to estimate the prevalence of HPV infection and its association with adverse outcomes among pregnant women. Methods: We analyzed Pregnancy Risk Monitoring System data from 2004-2011 (N=26,085) to estimate the self-reported HPV infection. Survey logistic procedures were used to examine the relationship between HPV infection and adverse perinatal outcomes. Results: Approximately 1.4% of women were estimated to have HPV infection during their pregnancy. The prevalence of adverse outcomes in this sample was preterm birth (8.4%), preeclampsia (7.5%), low birth weight (6.3%) and premature rupture of membranes (2.8%). Compared to women without HPV infection, HPV infection positive women were much more likely to have had other infections such as chlamydia (9.23% vs. 2.12%, p-value <.0001), Group B Strep (21.7% vs. 10.04%, p-value <.0001), and herpes (7.17% vs. 1.07%, p-value <.0001). After adjusting for other risk factors including other infections, HPV infection was significantly associated with low birth weight (OR: 1.94, 95% CI: 1.14-3.30). Conclusion: The study indicated a potential association between HPV infection and low birth weight. Because pregnant women with HPV infection are at higher risk of other infections, future research may focus on the roles of co-infection in the development of adverse perinatal effects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 695 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ramiro-Cortijo ◽  
María de la Calle ◽  
Andrea Gila-Díaz ◽  
Bernardo Moreno-Jiménez ◽  
Maria A. Martin-Cabrejas ◽  
...  

Cognitive maternal adaptation during pregnancy may influence biological variables, maternal psychological, and neonatal health. We hypothesized that pregnant women with numerous general resources and less negative emotions would have a better coping with a positive influence on neonatal birth weight and maternal psychological health. The study included 131 healthy pregnant women. A blood sample was obtained in the first trimester to assess biological variables (polyphenols, hematological and biochemical parameters). Psychological variables (negative affect, anxiety, optimism, resilience, family–work conflicts, pregnancy concerns, general resources, and life satisfaction) were evaluated at several time points along gestation, and birth weight was recorded. Hierarchical linear regression models were used to associate the above parameters with maternal psychological outcome at the end of gestation (depression, resilience, and optimism) and neonatal outcome (birth weight). Maternal depression was associated with leukocytes (β = 0.08 ± 0.03, p-value = 0.003), cholesterol (β = 0.01 ± 0.002, p-value = 0.026), and pregnancy concerns (β = 0.31 ± 0.09, p-value = 0.001). Maternal resilience was associated with leukocytes (β = −0.14 ± 0.09, p-value = 0.010) and life satisfaction (β = 0.82 ± 0.08, p-value = 0.001), and maternal optimism was associated with polyphenol levels (β = 0.002 ± 0.001, p-value = 0.018) and life satisfaction (β = 0.49 ± 0.04, p-value = 0.001). Birth weight was associated with maternal resilience (β = 370.2 ± 97.0, p-value = 0.001), red blood cells (β = 480.3 ± 144.4, p-value = 0.001), and life satisfaction (β = 423.3 ± 32.6, p-value = 0.001). We found associations between maternal psychological, blood variables, and birth weight and maternal depression. This study reveals the relevance of psychological health during pregnancy for maternal and neonatal outcome, and it emphasizes the need to consider it in preventive policies in the obstetric field.


2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Jyoti Adhikari ◽  
Shristi Kharel ◽  
Lalita Bahl ◽  
Deepal Poudel ◽  
Rajesh K.C.

Background: Teenage pregnancy is a common public health problem worldwide which is detrimental to the health of mother and child and has long been considered a high-risk situation. The risk of low birth weight (LBW) and preterm delivery is particularly high among teenagers.Methods: A comparative study was conducted in Nepalgunj Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kohalpur during the period of July 2015 to June 2016. The study was carried out to compare the immediate neonatal outcome and morbidity pattern in neonates of 50 adolescent and 50 adult mothers.Results: In the present study, 84% belonged to adolescent mother group (17-19 years) whereas 50% belonged to adult mother group (20-23 years). Illiteracy was seen more in adolescent mothers (62%) and most were from rural areas (68%). The common immediate neonatal outcome found in adolescent and adult mothers were preterm delivery (96% vs. 52%; p value 0.001), low birth weight (LBW) (70% vs. 38%; p value 0.001). The common neonatal morbidities seen significantly high in neonates of adolescent mothers, viz: Neonatal sepsis (NNS)(54% vs. 20% p value <0.02), apnea (30% vs. 14% P value <0.02), neonatal jaundice(NNJ)(44% vs. 30% p value <0.01) while the other morbidities found were birth asphyxia (20% vs. 14%; p value <0.1), Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) (36% vs. 24% p value<0.1), anemia (16% vs. 8%; p value <0.1), seizure (10% vs. 8%; p value <0.1), meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) (6% vs. 18%; p value<0.1) and intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR)(22% vs. 20%; p value <0.5). Similarly mortality was found to be more in neonates of adolescent mothers (14% vs. 8%; p value <0.1).Conclusion: Adolescent pregnant mothers are at risk of having poor neonatal outcome and morbidities like NNS, NNJ, RDS, apnea, IUGR, birth asphyxia, anemia and seizure. JNGMC,  Vol. 14 No. 2 December 2016, Page: 56-59


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Hatijar Hatijar

Low birth weight babies are babies born with a weight less than 2500 grams. LBW (low birth weight) affects the high mortality rate in infants and is at risk of experiencing obstacles in growth and development. LBW is generally caused due to lack of nutrition and nutritional needs from mother to fetus while pregnant women aged less than 20 years and more than 35 years have the risk of giving birth to LBW. The purpose of this study is to determine the risk factors that cause LBW based on maternal age and nutritional status. The research method used was observational with a cross sectional study approach. The sampling technique was random sampling at the Regional Haji Makassar General Hospital in the January to July 2015 period with a total sample of 65 people. Analysis using the Chi Square Test. The results showed that there was a relationship between maternal age, nutritional status of LBW with a value (p value = 0.00 <α = 0.05). Maternal age and nutritional status are factors that influence low birth weight where the results of the study indicate that there is a relationship between maternal age and nutritional status on the incidence of low birth weight. To reduce the incidence of low birth weight, it is necessary to increase counseling about the causes of low birth weight babies by health workers, especially midwives to pregnant women to prevent the risk of low birth weight birth.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
KHartina Burhan ◽  
Dahliah Dahliah ◽  
Nevi Sulvita Karsa

In 2011, there were 32.4 million pregnant women aged 15-49 years in the world experiencing anemia. Data (WHO 2011) shows that around (30%) pregnant women in Indonesia experience anemia. This figure is higher compared to some other countries in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia (27%), Singapore (28%), and Vietnam (23%). This study aims to determine the relationship of anemia in pregnant women with the incidence of low birth weight babies (LBW) in the Mother and Child Hospital Sitti Khadijah 1 Makassar in 2018. Research conducted is descriptive analytic using cross sectional method in which a study, variables including risk factors and variables including effects are observed at once at the same time. Based on data from 70 pregnant women who have anemia, there are 66 pregnant women classified as mild anemia (94.3%) and 4 pregnant women with moderate anemia category (5.7%). Of the 23 pregnant women who gave birth to LBW babies were categorized into mild anemia as many as 22 (31.4%) and moderate anemia as much as 1 (1.42%). Based on the chi-square statistical test results obtained p value> 0.05 (p = 0.601) which means there is no significant relationship between anemia in pregnant women with the incidence of low birth weight in the Mother and Child Hospital Sitti Khadijah 1 Makassar in 2018.


Author(s):  
Pratibha Singh ◽  
Vibha Rani Pipal ◽  
Dharmendra Kumar Pipal ◽  
Navdeep Kaur Ghuman ◽  
Garima Yadav ◽  
...  

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of pregnancies complicated by isolated oligohydramnios with the low risk pregnancies with normal amniotic fluid volume.Methods: The present study is a retrospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies diagnosed with Isolated oligohydramnios (AFI≤5) in their third trimester (N=35). Pregnancy outcome was compared with a matched control group of low risk pregnancies with amniotic fluid volume >5 (N=30).Results: The overall incidence of Isolated oligohydramnios was 0.7-0.8%. In oligohydramnios group, significant association were found in null-parity (60% vs 23.33%, p-value<0.005), Fetal growth retardation (25.71% vs 0% p-value<0.02), preterm delivery (22.85% vs 3.33%, p-value 0.025), rate of Induction of labor (40% vs 10%) and cesarean rate for non-reassuring fetal heart rate (20% vs 3.33%, p-value<0.001). Likewise, the incidence of low birth weight was (54.28% vs 13.33%, p-value<0.001) and NICU admissions was (20% vs 0%, p-value<0.01), but there was no difference in Apgar score finding. NICU stay was of short duration and all babies discharged in stable condition, there were no stillbirth or early neonatal death in both groups.Conclusions: Isolated oligohydramnios has an adverse influence on pregnancy and neonatal outcome in the form of FGR, preterm delivery, increased rate of Induction and cesarean section. Despite the high incidence of low birth weight and NICU admissions, the overall early neonatal outcome was similar to the other low risk pregnancies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Dyah Ponco Sudarmaningsih ◽  
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Febrial Hikmah ◽  
N Sri Widada ◽  
Rustiana Tasya Ariningpraja

Physiological changes in pregnant women have an impact on reducing the hemoglobin (Hb) level so that they can experience anemia. Anemia in pregnant women is still a high case and be one of the factors of low birth weight (LBW). Iron (Fe) is consumed routinely is thought to help reduce the risk of anemia, but it's still not known yet between the relation of Fe consumed to LBW incidents. Data were taken by cross sectional as many as 150 samples of pregnant women. The results obtained that 56% of pregnant women had anemia. After Fe therapy doses 60-120 mg/day, Hb levels increased by 0.3 g/dL. Although there were significant differences before and after Fe therapy in pregnant women with anemia, about 74% of pregnant women still had experience anemia despite Fe therapy. Provision of Fe therapy for pregnant women either with a dose of 60-120 mg/day, had not been effective enough in increasing Hb levels. LBW cases were also found in this study, which is around 9.3%. Pregnant women with anemia have a higher risk of LBW. This indicates that offering Fe to pregnant women has not been effective.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-62
Author(s):  
Mardiaturrahmah Mardiaturrahmah ◽  
Anjarwati Anjarwati

The maternal mortality rate is 19,500 to 20,000 people every year or occurs every 26-27 minutes. The caus of maternal death is bleeding 30.5%, infection 22,5%, gestosis 17,5 and anesthesia 2%.  The infant mortality rate is around 10,000 to 280,000 per 18-20 minutes. The cause of infant mortality is due to Low Birth Weight (LBW) of 15/1000%.  The infant mortality rate in Indonesia is still the highest problem in other ASEAN countries. The infant mortality rate in Indonesia from 2008 was around 248 per 100,000 live births. Basic Health Research (RISKESDA) 2013 shows there are still 10,2% of babies with LBW, which is less than 2,500 grams. Neonatal death because LBW is basically affected by the nutritional status of pregnant women. This study aims to determine the relationship between the nutritional status of pregnant women and the  incidence  of  LBW. This  quantitative  research  uses  a  case  control  approach  using  a  retrospective approach. The population in this study were mothers who had given birth to babies during the last two years (2016-2017). The sampling technique uses total sampling for control cases by using a ratio of 1: 1 for the case group of 40: 40 samples. Analysis using Chi Square with p value 0,000 (OR=3,500, CI 95%=2,313-5,296). There is a relationship between nutritional status of pregnant women and the incidence of LBW. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) which can seek 1000 first day of life can be a breakthrough in assessing and providing interventions of nutrition in families, especially in pregnant women.


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