A prospective observational study of vulvovagintis in pregnant women in Argentina, with special reference to candidiasis

Mycoses ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (7) ◽  
pp. 429-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
María J. Mucci ◽  
María L. Cuestas ◽  
María M. Cervetto ◽  
María F. Landaburu ◽  
María T. Mujica
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

Effectiveness of an influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccine among Japanese pregnant women: A prospective observational study assessing antibody efficacy

Vaccine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (52) ◽  
pp. 7630-7636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wakaba Fukushima ◽  
Satoko Ohfuji ◽  
Masaaki Deguchi ◽  
Kazume Kawabata ◽  
Hideaki Hatayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Monovalent Vaccine ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
Japanese Pregnant Women

scholarly journals The impacts of maternal iron deficiency and being overweight during pregnancy on neurodevelopment of the offspring

2017 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 533-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Staffan K. Berglund ◽  
Francisco J. Torres-Espínola ◽  
Luz García-Valdés ◽  
Mª Teresa Segura ◽  
Cristina Martínez-Zaldívar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Infant Neurodevelopment ◽  
Spanish Women ◽  
Independent Effects ◽  
Maternal Iron

AbstractBoth maternal Fe deficiency (ID) and being overweight or obese (Ow/Ob, BMI≥25 kg/m2) may negatively affect offspring brain development. However, the two risk factors correlate and their independent effects on infant neurodevelopment are unclear. PREOBE is a prospective observational study that included 331 pregnant Spanish women, of whom 166 had pre-gestational Ow/Ob. Fe status was analysed at 34 weeks and at delivery, and babies were assessed using Bayley III scales of neurodevelopment at 18 months. In confounder-adjusted analyses, maternal ID at 34 weeks was associated with lower composite motor scores at 18 months (mean 113·3 (sd 9·9) v. 117·1 (sd 9·2), P=0·039). Further, the offspring of mothers with ID at delivery had lower cognitive scores (114·0 (sd 9·7) v. 121·5 (sd 10·9), P=0·039) and lower receptive, expressive and composite (99·5 (sd 8·6) v. 107·6 (sd 8·3), P=0·004) language scores. The negative associations between maternal ID at delivery and Bayley scores remained even when adjusting for maternal Ow/Ob and gestational diabetes. Similarly, maternal Ow/Ob correlated with lower gross motor scores in the offspring (12·3 (sd 2·0) v. 13·0 (sd 2·1), P=0·037), a correlation that remained when adjusting for maternal ID. In conclusion, maternal ID and pre-gestational Ow/Ob are both negatively associated with Bayley scores at 18 months, but independently and on different subscales. These results should be taken into account when considering Fe supplementation for pregnant women.

scholarly journals Characterization of B cells in healthy pregnant women from late pregnancy to post-partum: a prospective observational study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Lima ◽  
Catarina Martins ◽  
Maria J. Leandro ◽  
Glória Nunes ◽  
Maria-José Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cells ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Late Pregnancy

scholarly journals Evaluation of the incidence, risk factors, severity, and outcome of hydrocephalic fetuses in a tertiary healthcare center located in Northern India: a prospective observational study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 595
Author(s):  
Aditi Jain Garg ◽  
Rehana Najam ◽  
Ritika Agarwal ◽  
Rajul Rastogi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Incidence Risk ◽  
Tertiary Healthcare

Background: Hydrocephalus is a heterogeneous disease marked by abnormal dilatation of the cerebral ventricles secondary to varying etiologies. This study was aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, severity, and outcome of hydrocephalic fetuses presenting to a tertiary healthcare hospital located in northern India.Methods: In this prospective observational study, pregnant women visiting the obstetrics outpatient department of our hospital from 01 July 2017 to 31 June 2018 were screened for hydrocephalic fetuses via ultrasonography along with a detailed history, and a comprehensive battery of diagnostic investigations. They were followed up for a minimum period of two months after delivery/termination of pregnancy.Results: A total of 3627 pregnant women were screened, of which 10 had hydrocephalic fetuses in the observed time period. The incidence of hydrocephalus was determined to be 2.75 per 1000 live births. Low socio-economic status was identified as a major risk factor. 50% of the hydrocephalic fetuses were severely afflicted and were discontinued. The remaining 50% were successfully delivered and were managed via a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt or are under close observation in the postnatal period without any adverse outcome.Conclusions: The burden of hydrocephalus is considerably high in India, as compared to western countries. In rural settings, low socioeconomic status and lack of folic acid supplementation have a major influence in the etiopathogenesis of hydrocephalus. Management of hydrocephalus requires a multidisciplinary approach and is tailored according to the severity of the presentation. Severe cases of hydrocephalus and cases with associated anomalies have a poor prognosis.

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