Risk Factors and Outcome of Pretrem Labor in Pregnant Women Attending Zagazig Maternity University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Hassan Hassan Nassar ◽  
Ali Ali ◽  
Sherin Shazly ◽  
Ahmed Mansour
Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 1774-1774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Jorgensen ◽  
Jorn D. Nielsen

Abstract During pregnancy the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is approximately 6 times higher than in age-matched, non-pregnant women and venous thromboembolism remains the most common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Low-molecular-weight-heparins are recommended for treatment of VTE during pregnancy and for prophylaxis of VTE in pregnant women with major thromboembolic risk factors. We used tinzaparin for prophylaxis and treatment of VTE in 305 consecutive pregnant women referred to the Thrombosis Centre, Gentofte University Hospital, from 1997 to 2004. In 268 pregnancies the mothers had thrombophilia, 52 women were admitted with acute VTE and 184 had previous VTE. Other clinical risk factors included previous bad obstetric outcome, recurrent miscarriages, cardiac disorders or previous thromboembolic stroke. An individual risk assessment of each pregnant woman was performed. Very high risk females were treated with tinzaparin 90 – 100 IU/kg bid, high risk females were treated with tinzaparin 100 – 125 IU/kg daily and women with moderate risk were treated with 50 – 75 IU/kg daily. 302 of 305 pregnancies (99 %) in 263 females resulted in 310 healthy babies. 306 of 310 babies had appropriate birth weight for gestational week and all babies had normal Apgar score. Two females had miscarriages (week 10 and 20) and 1 female had an elective abortion. No females had pulmonary embolism. Deep venous thrombosis occurred in 4 of 305 pregnancies = 1,3 % (week 6, 11, 27 and one day postpartum). Wound hematoma was observed after cesarean section in two women and postpartum bleeding episodes (700 – 1500 ml) were observed in 7 women (4 had severe vaginal or cervical tearings, 2 had retained placenta and 1 had placental abruption). We found no incidence of thrombocytopenia or symptomatic osteoporosis. We find that individually dosed tinzaparin is safe and seems effective in the prevention of thromboembolic complications during pregnancy. Individual risk stratification is recommended.


2016 ◽  
Vol 91 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.C. Santos ◽  
P.L. Telmo ◽  
L.M. Lehmann ◽  
G.T. Mattos ◽  
G.B. Klafke ◽  
...  

AbstractToxoplasmosis causes complications during pregnancy that have serious effects on fetal development. Thus far, toxocariasis has been reported to spread only via vertical transmission. Nonetheless, the population of pregnant women is also exposed to this infection. Co-infection with both Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara spp. has been reported in children, but there are no reports of co-infection in the population of pregnant women. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of co-infection with T. gondii and Toxocara spp. in pregnant women at a university hospital in southern Brazil, and to identify the risk factors associated with infection by both parasites. Two hundred pregnant women were tested for the presence of anti-T. gondii and anti-Toxocara spp. antibodies and were asked to complete an epidemiological questionnaire. In this study, the co-infection rate observed in the total population of pregnant women was 8%. In addition, women with a positive result for a serology test for Toxocara spp. were at increased risk of infection by T. gondii (P = 0.019). Co-infection with both parasites in pregnant women was associated with low birth weights in neonates. The similar modes of transmission of both parasites could explain the co-infection. Only a few previous studies have investigated this phenomenon. The findings of the present study emphasize the importance of serological diagnosis during prenatal care and further research in this area to identify risk factors associated with this co-infection, and the possible implications of this co-infection during pregnancy and on the health of newborns.


2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meryem Gencer ◽  
Sibel Cevizci ◽  
Suzan Sacar ◽  
Ahmet Vural ◽  
Ayse Nur Cakir Gungor ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (05) ◽  
pp. 615-620
Author(s):  
Shazia Rahman Shaikh ◽  
Khalida Naz Memon ◽  
Gulzar Usman

The women of developing countries are at risk of pregnancy-relatedcomplications including pre-eclampsia/ eclampsia, obstructed labor, sepsis etc. Obstructedlabor results due to three delays while woman is full term & is in labor. If detected and managedearly and correctly, the pregnancies can be made safe and may result in birth of healthybabies. Objectives: (1) To assess frequency of obstructed labor among pregnant women. (2)To determine socio-demographic risk factors associated with obstructed labor among studypopulation. (3)To determine outcomes of obstructed labor among pregnant women. StudyDesign: It was a hospital based descriptive cross sectional study. Period: Two months. Setting:Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics units I, II and III of Liaquat University Hospital(LUH) Hyderabad. Methods: To estimate the frequency, risk factors & outcomes of obstructedlabor as of third trimester adverse pregnancy outcomes & to seek association of this adversepregnancy outcome with the socio-demographic characteristics of the pregnant women i.e.their age, residence, parity, level of education & socio economic class. Results: Out of total sixhundred & nine women enrolled in the study, only 22 (3.61%) were in obstructed labor. 63.64%of them were of age > 30 years. More than 60% women in obstructed labor had reported fromrural areas; and more than eighty percent of them were illiterate & belonged to lower socioeconomicclass. Only 4.55% of the women in obstructed labor were the booked cases. All thecases of obstructed labor were at full term. Cesarean section was done on 90.90% women. Nota single maternal mortality was reported among women enrolled in the study as obstructedlabor. Conclusion: Neglected obstructed labor is a major public health issue. It can be avoidedby addressing various socio-demographic determinants of pregnant women.


2020 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemisola Ikotun ◽  
Oluyomi Sowemimo ◽  
Chia-Mei Chou ◽  
Kayode Ajenifuja ◽  
Ting-Wu Chuang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Human toxocariasis is a neglected zoonotic disease and its impact on human health is underestimated. Studies investigating the occurrence of toxocariasis in pregnancy are very scarce in Nigeria. This study investigated the seroprevalence of Toxocara spp. antibodies as well as the possible risk factors in pregnant women who routinely attended an antenatal clinic in a university hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun state. Methods Blood samples were collected from 413 participating pregnant women between October 2017 and February 2018. Epidemiological data were obtained through a structured questionnaire. The sera were screened for anti-Toxocara IgG antibodies by western blot technique based on Toxocara canis larval excretory-secretory antigens, targeting low molecular weight bands of 24-35 kDa, specifically for T. canis infection. Results The overall seroprevalence was 92.49% (382/413). There was no significant difference in the seroprevalence rate of Toxocara spp. infection between pregnant women aged ≤30 y and those aged >30 y (91.63 vs 93.33%; OR 1.28, 95% CI 0.61 to 2.67, p=0.511). The seroprevalence rate increased with the number of miscarriages but there was no statistical significance (p>0.05). Moreover, no significant associations were found between Toxocara spp. seropositivity and other studied risk factors (p>0.05). Conclusion The high seroprevalence of Toxocara spp. in pregnant Nigerian women needs comprehensive health education regarding personal hygiene and how to avoid exposure to this parasite infection.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Abdulghani Mohamed Alsamarai ◽  
Shler Ali Khorshed

Background: Urinary tract infection is common with health impact in women and characterised by failure to treatment and recurrent episodes. Aim: This study was conducted to determine the risk factors for the development of urinary tract infection in diabetic and pregnant women in comparison to student female. Materials and methods: A prospective cross-sectional study conducted during the period from 1st of June 2015 to the end of January 2016. The population included in the study are 563 women, of them 425 were outpatients, and 138 were inpatients. Their age range between 18 and 80 years, with a mean age of 33.59±15.29 years. Urine samples collected and cultured on blood agar and MacConkey agar by spread plate technique. Bacterial colonies with different morphology were selected, purified and identified according to their biochemical characteristics using conventional standard methods. Results: In diabetic women, there were no significant difference in mean age and BMI values between culture positive and culture negative groups. However, pus cell mean scale was significantly higher [P=0.000] in women with urinary tract infection [1.76±1.25] than in those with negative culture [0.69±1.00]. In pregnant women, BMI mean value was significantly [P=0.013] lower in pregnant women with UTI [26.14] as compared to those without infection [26.99]. Pus cell scale mean value was significantly [P=0.000] higher in pregnant women with UTI [1.55] than women with negative UTI [0.85]. While there was no significant difference in mean age between UTI positive and negative pregnant women. In female student, there was a significant difference between UTI infected and non-infected in mean age [P=0.041] and pus cell scale [P=0.000]. However, BMI was not significantly different between infected and non-infected female student. Other risk factors association are variables in the 3 groups when analysed using X2, while AUC and OR show different trends of association between risk factors and UTI. Conclusion: BMI, pus cell scale, child number, delivery method, operation history and hospital setting were significantly associated with culture positivity in the 3 studied groups as determined by AUC. While OR confirmed association with pus sale scale in the 3 groups.


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