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Objetivo: analisar as características e os desfechos obstétricos adversos em gestantes/puérperas infectadas pelo SARS-CoV-2 em serviço de referência. Método: série de casos retrospectiva entre gestantes com Covid-19 em um hospital universitário em Minas Gerais, Brasil, atendidas no serviço de 2020 a 2021, coletados em abril de 2022, empregando-se estatística descritiva para análise dos dados através do Statistical Package for the Social Science. Resultados: incluídas 26 gestantes, em sua maioria brancas, que tiveram como principais desfechos obstétricos adversos a internação em UTI (43,5%), parto prematuro (34,6%), dado reestratificado de semanas para dias para investigar o encurtamento da gestação, onde constatou-se média de 38,6 dias potenciais de gravidez perdidos dos 280 dias ideais, e ainda 15,4% evoluíram para óbito materno. Conclusão: o estudo proporcionou evidenciar a necessidade de vigilância e atenção às gestantes com foco nos principais desfechos adversos, podendo-se intervir em tempo oportuno para diminuir adversidades.

Objective: to analyze the characteristics and adverse obstetric outcomes in pregnant/puerperal women infected by SARS-CoV-2 at a reference service. Method: a retrospective case series conducted among pregnant women with Covid-19 in a university hospital from Minas Gerais, Brazil, treated at the service from 2020 to 2021. The cases were collected in April 2022 employing descriptive statistics for data analysis in the Statistical Package for the Social Science. Results: a total of 26 pregnant women were included, mostly white-skinned, whose main adverse obstetric outcomes were admission to the ICU (43.5%), premature birth (34.6%) and data restratified from weeks to days to investigate shortening of pregnancy, where a mean of 38.6 potential days of pregnancy were lost out of the ideal 280 days, and 15.4% resulted in maternal death. Conclusion: the study provided evidence of the need for surveillance and care for pregnant women with a focus on the main adverse outcomes, enabling timely intervention to reduce adversities.

Objetivo: analizar las características y resultados obstétricos adversos en gestantes/puérperas infectadas por SARS-CoV-2 en un servicio de referencia. Método: serie de casos retrospectiva entre gestantes con Covid-19 en un hospital universitario de Minas Gerais, Brasil, atendidas en el servicio de 2020 a 2021. Los datos se recolectaron en abril de 2022, se utilizó estadística descriptiva para analizar los datos mediante el Statistical Package for the Social Science. Resultados: se incluyeron 26 gestantes, la mayoría de raza blanca, cuyos principales resultados obstétricos adversos fueron ingreso a UCI (43,5%), parto prematuro (34,6%), dato reestratificado de semanas a días para investigar el acortamiento de la gestación, que arrojó como resultado un promedio de 38,6. Se comprobó que se perdieron en promedio 38,6 días potenciales de embarazo de los 280 días ideales, y muerte materna (15,4%). Conclusión: la evidencia que proporcionó el estudio indica que es necesario vigilar y atender a las gestantes enfocándose en los principales resultados adversos, lo que permite intervenir de forma oportuna para reducir adversidades.

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Monkeypox (MPX), an orthopoxviral disease endemic in Africa, is now a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organization in July 2023. Although it is generally mild, the overall case fatality rate was reported to be 3%, and the basic reproduction number (R0) is > 1 in men who have sex with men (MSM, i.e., Portugal (1.4), the United Kingdom (1.6), and Spain (1.8)). However, R0 is < 1 in other settings. In concordance with the smallpox virus, it is also expected to increase the risk of adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. The outcomes of the disease in an immunocompromised state of pregnancy are scary, showing high mortality and morbidity of both mother and fetus, with up to a 75% risk of fetal side effects and a 25% risk of severe maternal diseases. Therefore, it warrants timely diagnosis and intervention. The reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) test is the standard approach to diagnosis. We summarized the recent findings of MPX on pregnancy, and the associated risk factors. We also give recommendations for active fetal surveillance, perinatal care, and good reporting to improve outcomes. The available vaccines have shown promise for primary disease prevention.

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the risk of adverse neonatal events after a pregnancy complicated by severe maternal morbidity. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed a population-based cohort of deliveries in Quebec, Canada, between 2006 and 2021. The main exposure measure was severe maternal morbidity, comprising life-threatening conditions such as severe hemorrhage, cardiac complications, and eclampsia. The outcome included adverse neonatal events such as very preterm birth (gestational age <32 weeks), bronchopulmonary dysplasia, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and neonatal death. Using log-binomial regression models, we estimated adjusted relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the association between severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal events. RESULTS: Among 1 199 112 deliveries, 29 992 (2.5%) were complicated by severe maternal morbidity and 83 367 (7.0%) had adverse neonatal events. Severe maternal morbidity was associated with 2.96 times the risk of adverse neonatal events compared with no morbidity (95% CI 2.90-3.03). Associations were greatest for mothers who required assisted ventilation (RR 5.86, 95% CI 5.34-6.44), experienced uterine rupture (RR 4.54, 95% CI 3.73-5.51), or had cardiac complications (RR 4.39, 95% CI 3.98-4.84). Severe maternal morbidity was associated with ≥3 times the risk of neonatal death and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and ≥10 times the risk of very preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. CONCLUSIONS: Severe maternal morbidity is associated with an elevated risk of adverse neonatal events. Better prevention of severe maternal morbidity may help reduce burden of severe neonatal morbidity.

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OBJECTIVES: Changes in placental features, such as maternal and fetal vascular malperfusion, are associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The anatomopathologic study of the placenta is crucial for understanding pregnancy and fetal complications. To that end, this study aimed to describe placental features and analyze the association between placental findings and perinatal outcomes in a cohort of pregnant women with severe COVID-19. METHODS: This nested study within a prospective cohort study consisted of 121 singleton pregnant women with a diagnosis of severe COVID-19. Placental pathologic findings were described, and the associations between severe COVID-19 and clinical parameters and perinatal outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: The prevalence of maternal vascular malperfusion was 52.1%, followed by fetal vascular malperfusion at 21.5%, ascending intrauterine infections at 11.6%, and inflammatory lesions at 11.6%. Other lesions were observed in 39.7% of the placentas examined. Inflammatory lesions were an independent factor (P = .042) in 5-minute Apgar scores below 7. Ascending infection was associated with fetal death (P = .027). CONCLUSIONS: Maternal vascular malperfusion was the most prevalent placental feature in patients with severe COVID-19. Chorangiosis is associated with poor perinatal outcomes.

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Resumo Introdução: A gestação configura-se como um acontecimento único e memorável para a vida de uma mulher. A gravidez de alto risco é uma experiência estressante em razão dos riscos a que estão submetidos a mãe e o bebê e devido às mudanças que afetam negativamente o seu equilíbrio emocional. Objetivo: Identificar os sentimentos vivenciados pela gestante frente à gravidez de alto risco. Método: Descritivo e exploratório com abordagem qualitativa, com amostra por conveniência composta por mulheres com gestação de alto risco, selecionadas de acordo com a disponibilidade do serviço de internamento, até a saturação das entrevistas. A coleta dos dados foi realizada em um período de dois meses através de entrevistas guiadas por um roteiro. Os dados foram analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo segundo Minayo. Resultados: Fizeram parte 37 mulheres. Os resultados foram oeganizados nas categorias: Como se deu o diagnóstico de alto risco; Sentimentos ao descobrir que a gestação é/era de risco; Sentimentos em relação ao apoio familiar acerca da gestação de alto risco. Os sentimentos relatados pelas gestantes e puérperas que conviveram com a gravidez de alto risco, deixam evidentes os impactos que este evento traz não somente na saúde física sobretudo para a emocional, deixando as gestantes fragilizadas. Conclusão: Assim, o estudo nos permitiu perceber que os sentimentos vivenciados nesse processo podem interfir na vida dessas mulheres, e de forma negativa. Mas, que apesar dessa situação, estas expressam sentimentos ambíguos, pois mesmo com o risco gestacional, muitas mostram-se felizes pela dádiva de ser mãe.

Resumen Introducción: El embarazo se considera un evento único y memorable en la vida de una mujer. El embarazo de alto riesgo es una experiencia estresante debido a los riesgos a los que están expuestas tanto la madre como su bebé y a los cambios que afectan negativamente su equilibrio emocional. Objetivo: Identificar los sentimientos experimentados por las mujeres embarazadas frente a un embarazo de alto riesgo. Metodología: Descriptivo y exploratorio con enfoque cualitativo, con una muestra a conveniencia compuesta por mujeres con embarazos de alto riesgo, seleccionadas según la disponibilidad del servicio de hospitalización, hasta la saturación de las entrevistas. La recopilación de datos se llevó a cabo durante un período de dos meses a través de entrevistas guiadas. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando la técnica de análisis de contenido según Minayo. Resultados: Participaron 37 mujeres y los resultados se organizaron en las siguientes categorías: cómo se realizó el diagnóstico de alto riesgo; sentimientos al descubrir que el embarazo era de riesgo; sentimientos con respecto al apoyo familiar en relación con el embarazo de alto riesgo. Los sentimientos relatados por las mujeres embarazadas y posparto que vivieron un embarazo de alto riesgo evidencian los impactos que tiene este evento no solo en la salud física sino, especialmente, en el bienestar emocional, pues deja a las mujeres embarazadas en un estado de vulnerabilidad. Conclusión: El estudio nos permitió darnos cuenta de que los sentimientos experimentados en este proceso pueden interferir en la vida de estas mujeres de manera negativa. Sin embargo, a pesar de esta situación, muchas de ellas expresan sentimientos ambiguos, porque, incluso con el riesgo gestacional, están agradecidas por el regalo de la maternidad.

Abstract Introduction: Pregnancy is considered a unique and memorable event in a woman's life. High-risk pregnancy is a stressful experience due to the risks to which the mother and the baby are exposed, and due to the changes that negatively affect their emotional balance. Objective: To identify the feelings experienced by pregnant women facing high-risk pregnancy. Method: Descriptive and exploratory, employing a qualitative approach, the study featured a convenience sample of women with high-risk pregnancies, selected based on inpatient service availability, until interview saturation was achieved. Data collection was conducted over a two-month period through scripted interviews. Data analysis was performed utilizing Minayo's content analysis technique. Results: Thirty-seven women participated in the study. The results were categorized as follows: How the high-risk diagnosis was determined; Feelings upon discovering the pregnancy was high-risk; Feelings regarding family support regarding the high-risk pregnancy. The feelings reported by pregnant and postpartum women who experienced high-risk pregnancies clearly reveal the impacts this event has, not only on physical health, but especially on emotional well-being, leaving the pregnant women in a vulnerable state. Conclusion: The study allowed us to realize that the feelings experienced in this process can negatively interfere in the lives of these women. However, despite this situation, many of them express mixed feelings, because even with the gestational risk, they are grateful for the gift of motherhood.

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High incidences of congenital syphilis have been reported in areas along the Pacific coast of Colombia. In this retrospective study, conducted during 2018-2022 at a public hospital in Buenaventura, Colombia, we analyzed data from 3,378 pregnant women. The opportunity to prevent congenital syphilis was missed in 53.1% of mothers because of the lack of syphilis screening. Characteristics of higher maternal social vulnerability and late access to prenatal care decreased the probability of having >1 syphilis screening test, thereby increasing the probability of having newborns with congenital syphilis. In addition, the opportunity to prevent congenital syphilis was missed in 41.5% of patients with syphilis because of the lack of treatment, which also increased the probability of having newborns with congenital syphilis. We demonstrate the urgent need to improve screening and treatment capabilities for maternal syphilis, particularly among pregnant women who are more socially vulnerable.

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Objetivo: Determinar las características demográficas y clínicas, de embarazadas con ganancia excesiva de peso gestacional y su relación con las complicaciones maternas. Métodos: Estudio analítico, retrospectivo. Se incluyeron gestantes a término, mayores de 18 años, con fetos únicos vivos, historia clínica legible y tarjeta de atención prenatal con primer y último control, atendidas en un hospital público del Perú, entre enero ­ junio 2022. Se excluyeron pacientes con problemas mentales, y/o con fetos con malformaciones. Las variables medidas fueron: características sociodemográficas, obstétricas, ganancia de peso gestacional y complicaciones maternas. El excedente de peso gestacional se definió con el índice de masa corporal pregestacional, diferencia de peso entre primer y último control prenatal, y las pautas del Instituto de Medicina. Se hizo un análisis descriptivo y para reconocer la relación entre la ganancia de peso gestacional y los resultados maternos, se utilizó X2. El Comité Institucional de Ética en Investigación de la Universidad Nacional de San Agustín otorgó la aprobación del estudio. Resultados: Se incluyeron 1021 gestantes en el estudio. De estas, el 49,0 % tuvo excesivo peso gestacional. 43,0 % de pacientes con peso excesivo tuvo complicaciones maternas. Se observó anemia en 7,9 % con ganancia de peso adecuada y en 4 % con excesiva ganancia de peso (p = 0,009), 0,2 % y 1,8 % de diabetes, respectivamente, (p = 0,009). Las otras complicaciones evaluadas no mostraron diferencias significativas entre los grupos. Conclusión: Las pacientes con excesiva ganancia de peso en la gestación tuvieron mayor probabilidad de padecer diabetes gestacional(AU)

Objective: TTo determine the demographic and clinical characteristics, of pregnant women with excessive gestational weight gain. And determine their relationship with maternal complications. Methods: Analytical, retrospective study. Full-term pregnant women, older than 18 years and with single live fetuses, with legible clinical history and prenatal care card with first and last check-up, treated at a public hospital in Peru between January - June 2022, were included. Patients with mental problems and those with fetuses with malformations, were excluded. The variables measured were: sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric, gestational weight gain, and maternal complications. Excess gestational weight was defined using pre-pregnancy body mass index, difference in weight between the first and last prenatal check-up, and Institute of Medicine guidelines. A descriptive analysis was made and to recognize the relationship between excessive gestational weight and maternal results, the X2 test was used. The National University of San Agustín Institutional Research Ethics Committee granted approval of the study. Results: We included 1021 pregnant women in the study. Of these, 49.0% had excessive gestational weight. 43.0% of overweight patients had maternal complications. A relationship was found between excessive weight gain in pregnancy and gestational diabetes. Conclusions: Patients with excessive weight gain in pregnancy were more likely to have gestational diabetes(AU)

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Introduction: A progressive increase in the age of women at first pregnancy is observed, a situation that has been associated with a greater risk of adverse maternal and perinatal effects. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and the maternal and perinatal outcomes of nulliparas of 40 years and older and compare them with those of nulliparas under 40. Study design: This was a retrospective cohort analysis of a database of pregnancy population who had attended their deliveries in a private university hospital. Results: An association was observed between maternal age ≥ 40 with the maternal compound adverse outcome (OR 1,3; 95% CI: 1,1-1,6), gestational diabetes (OR 3,6; 95% CI: 1,80-3,7), hypertensive disorders/preeclampsia (OR 2,2; 95% CI: 1,6-3,1) and postpartum hemorrhage (4,7; 95% CI: 1,2-16,3), with advanced maternal age persisting as an independent risk factor for the maternal compound adverse outcome (OR 1,3; 95% CI: 1,1 -1,6) and the perinatal compound adverse outcome (OR 1,40; 95% CI: 1,2-1,7) in the multivariate analysis. A higher rate of preterm birth was observed in the group of older nulliparas (OR 1,6; 95% CI: 1,3-2,0) with a higher requirement for admission to NICU for their newborns (OR 1,3; 95% CI: 1,0-1,8). Conclusions: Women with advanced maternal age constitute a high-risk population, whose attention and follow-up would require a differential approach aiming to improve maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Introducción: Se observa un progresivo aumento en la edad de las mujeres al primer embarazo, situación que se ha asociado con mayor riesgo de efectos maternos y perinatales adversos. Objetivo: Describir las características y los resultados maternos y perinatales de nulíparas de 40 años y mayores y compararlos con los de nulíparas menores de 40. Material y métodos: Cohorte retrospectiva de embarazos que atendieron su parto en un hospital privado universitario mediante revisión de registros. Diseño: Se observó asociación entre la edad materna ≥ 40 con el resultado adverso compuesto materno (OR 1.3; IC 95%: 1,1-1,6), DBT g (OR 3,6; IC 95%: 1,8-3,7), enfermedad hipertensiva/PE (OR 2,2; IC 95%: 1,6-3,1) y hemorragia postparto (4,7; IC 95%: 1,2-16.3), persistiendo la edad avanzada como factor de riesgo independiente para el resultado adverso compuesto materno (OR 1,3; IC 95%: 1,1-1,6) y perinatal (OR 1,4; IC 95%: 1,2-1,7) en el análisis multivariado. Se observó mayor tasa de parto pretérmino en el grupo de nulíparas añosas (OR 1,6; IC 95%: 1,3-2,0) con mayor requerimiento de ingreso a UCIN para sus recién nacidos (OR 1,3; IC 95%: 1,0-1,8). Conclusiones: Las mujeres con edad materna avanzada constituyen una población de alto riesgo, cuya atención y seguimiento requeriría un enfoque diferencial que tenga como objetivo mejorar los resultados maternos y perinatales.

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Autoimmune diseases and thrombophilic disorders, notably antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) and protein S deficiency, present a formidable challenge in pregnancy, substantially increasing the risk of thromboembolic complications by up to 20%. Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), characterized by a significantly higher maternal mortality rate, is of particular concern. APS, defined by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, emerges as a pivotal risk factor for PTE during pregnancy, especially in women exhibiting triple negativity. Concurrently, protein S deficiency further amplifies vulnerability to thromboembolic events, establishing a high-risk scenario for pregnant individuals. In a case involving a 29-year-old pregnant woman with a history of generalized lupus erythematosus, triple-negative antiphospholipid syndrome, and protein S deficiency, sudden-onset dyspnea prompted thorough investigation. Despite her complex medical history, a multidisciplinary approach led to the accurate diagnosis and successful management of subsegmental pulmonary thromboembolism, ensuring the well-being of both mother and fetus. Effectively managing PTE during pregnancy demands a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach involving collaboration among obstetricians, internists, rheumatologists, and hematologists. Accurate diagnosis, tailored anticoagulation strategies, and continuous monitoring stand as indispensable pillars for maternal and fetal well-being.

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To compare different criteria for the diagnosis of periodontitis and to evaluate the association of this condition with prematurity, this case-control study was conducted on 283 mothers of infants, divided into two groups based on gestational age (cases: <37 weeks, controls: ≥37 weeks), with 71 cases and 212 controls. The periodontal evaluation included probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), plaque index, and bleeding on probing (BOP). Participants were classified regarding periodontitis per 14 criteria based on different periodontal parameters. The criterion selected as the gold standard was the presence of at least four teeth with one or more sites with a PD ≥ 4 mm, CAL ≥ 3 mm, and BOP at the same site. The prevalence of periodontal disease ranged from 8.1% to 55.1%. Moreover, compared to the gold standard, the sensitivities of the other criteria were 100%, while specificity ranged from 50.4% to 96.4%. Periodontitis, defined by six of the selected criteria, was associated with prematurity after multivariate adjustment, with OR ranging from 1.85 to 2.69 and 95% CI from 1.01 to 5.56; one of them was the gold standard mentioned above. Measurements using the clinical parameters of PD, CAL, and bleeding at the same site (criteria 5, 6, 7, 8), CPI (criterion 10), and at least four teeth with a PD ≥ 4 mm and CAL ≥ 3 mm (criterion 11) to define periodontitis showed a statistically significant association (p < 0.05). Given this study's limitations, we can conclude that the diagnostic criteria for a periodontitis definition using a PD ≥ 4 mm and CAL ≥ 3 mm in two or more teeth, with BOP at the same site, seem stronger when detecting an association between periodontitis and prematurity.

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Background: The in-hospital treatment for COVID-19 may include medicines from various therapeutic classes, such as antiviral remdesivir and immunosuppressant tocilizumab. Safety data for these medicines are based on controlled clinical trials and case reports, limiting the knowledge about less frequent, rare or unique population adverse events excluded from clinical trials. Objective: This study aims at analyzing the reports of Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) related to these two medicines, focusing on events in pregnant women and foetuses. Methods: Data from the open-access FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2020 to 2022 were used to create a dashboard on the Grafana platform to ease querying and analyzing report events. Potential safety signals were generated using the ROR disproportionality measure. Results: Remdesivir was notified as the primary suspect in 7,147 reports and tocilizumab in 19,602. Three hundred and three potential safety signals were identified for remdesivir, of which six were related to pregnant women and foetuses (including abortion and foetal deaths). Tocilizumab accumulated 578 potential safety signals, and three of them were associated with this population (including neonatal death). Discussion: None of the possible signals generated for this population were found in the product labels. According to the NIH and the WHO protocols, both medicines are recommended for pregnant women hospitalized with COVID-19. Conclusion: Despite the known limitations of working with open data from spontaneous reporting systems (e.g., absence of certain clinical data, underreporting, a tendency to report severe events and recent medicines) and disproportionality analysis, the findings suggest concerning associations that need to be confirmed or rejected in subsequent clinical studies.

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RESUMO: Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre o apoio social percebido e as características sociodemográficas e clínicas. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em uma maternidade do noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, no período de novembro de 2021 a abril de 2022. Aplicou-se questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica, clínica e escala de apoio social. Análise descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Puérperas de ensino superior apresentaram médias mais altas de apoio emocional (p=0,015); as de cor branca, médias mais altas de apoio material (p=0,009); e aquelas de união estável, médias mais altas de apoio afetivo (p=0,0016), emocional (p=0,035), informação (p=0,019) e interação positiva (p=0,032). Houve diferenças significativas para as variáveis em que a gravidez foi planejada, em que as puérperas recebiam maior apoio material (p=0,015), e as que tinham hipertensão arterial sistêmica, que recebiam maior apoio e interação positiva (p=0,014). Conclusão: As puérperas apresentaram escores elevados de apoio social. No entanto, escores mais elevados foram observados entre aquelas de níveis socioeconômico mais altos, em união, que tinham gravidez planejada e hipertensão na gravidez.

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the association between perceived social support and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a maternity hospital northwest of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil from November 2021 to April 2022. A sociodemographic and clinical characterization questionnaire and a social support scale were used. Descriptive and inferential analysis. Results: Puerperal women with higher education had higher mean scores for emotional support (p=0.015); white women had higher mean scores for material support (p=0.009); and those in stable unions had higher mean scores for emotional support (p=0.0016), emotional support (p=0.035), information (p=0.019) and positive interaction (p=0.032). There were significant differences between the variables in which the pregnancy was planned, in which puerperal women received more material support (p=0.015) and those with systemic arterial hypertension, who received more support and positive interaction (p=0.014). Conclusion: The puerperal women had high social support scores. However, higher scores were observed among those from higher socioeconomic levels, in union, who had a planned pregnancy and hypertension during pregnancy.

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre el apoyo social percibido y las características sociodemográficas y clínicas. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado en una maternidad del noroeste del estado de Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, de noviembre de 2021 a abril de 2022. Se utilizaron un cuestionario sociodemográfico de caracterización clínica y una escala de apoyo social. Análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Método: Estudio transversal, realizado en una maternidad del noroeste del estado de Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, de noviembre de 2021 a abril de 2022. Se utilizaron un cuestionario sociodemográfico de caracterización clínica y una escala de apoyo social. Análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: Las mujeres postparto con estudios superiores obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo emocional (p=0,015); las mujeres blancas obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo material (p=0,009); y las que vivían en uniones estables obtuvieron puntuaciones medias más altas en apoyo emocional (p=0,0016), apoyo afectivo (p=0,035), información (p=0,019) e interacción positiva (p=0,032). Hubo diferencias significativas para las variables de que el embarazo fuera planificado, en las que las puérperas recibieron más apoyo material (p=0,015), y las que padecían hipertensión arterial sistémica, que recibieron más apoyo e interacción positiva (p=0,014). Conclusión: Las mujeres puérperas tenían puntuaciones de apoyo social elevadas. Sin embargo, se observaron puntuaciones más altas entre las de niveles socioeconómicos más altos, en unión, que habían planificado sus embarazos y con hipertensión en el embarazo.

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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy among Brazilian women with preterm births and to compare the epidemiological characteristics and perinatal outcomes among preterm births of women with and without hypertension. Methods This was a secondary cross-sectional analysis of the Brazilian Multicenter Study on Preterm Birth. During the study period, all women with preterm births were included and further split into two groups according to the occurrence of any hypertensive disorder during pregnancy. Prevalence ratios were calculated for each variable. Maternal characteristics, prenatal care, and gestational and perinatal outcomes were compared between the two groups using χ2 and t-tests. Results A total of 4,150 women with preterm births were included, and 1,169 (28.2%) were identified as having hypertensive disorders. Advanced maternal age (prevalence ratio (PR) 2.49) and obesity (PR= 2.64) were more common in the hypertensive group. The gestational outcomes were worse in women with hypertension. Early preterm births were also more frequent in women with hypertension. Conclusion Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were frequent among women with preterm births, and provider-initiated preterm births were the leading causes of premature births in this group. The factors significantly associated with hypertensive disorders among women with preterm births were obesity, excessive weight gain, and higher maternal age.

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Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a estrutura e o fluxo assistencial do acolhimento - classificação de risco e emergência obstétrica em uma maternidade pública no contexto da COVID-19. Métodos Estudo do tipo avaliação normativa e observacional nos setores de Acolhimento (Classificação de Risco e Emergência Obstétrica) de uma maternidade pública no Rio de Janeiro. A coleta de dados foi realizada de junho a agosto de 2020 por 480 horas de observação direta não participante, com registros sistematizados em checklist contendo variáveis relacionadas à disponibilidade e conformidade dos recursos estruturais, e à conformidade do fluxo assistencial. Os dados foram organizados em planilhas (Microsoft Excel® 2010) e analisados usando a estatística descritiva. Resultados A avaliação da estrutura obteve 80,3% de disponibilidade, resultando em classificação de alta disponibilidade e 91,1% de conformidade, obtendo conformidade adequada. O fluxo assistencial mostrou 72,7% de conformidade total; 9,1% de conformidade parcial e 18,2% de não cumprimento, configurando-se como alta conformidade. Conclusão A avaliação normativa indicou altas disponibilidade e conformidade em estrutura e fluxo assistencial nos cenários estudados.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la estructura y el flujo de asistencia de recepción, clasificación de riesgo y emergencia obstétrica, en una maternidad pública en el contexto del COVID-19. Métodos Estudio tipo evaluación normativa y observacional en los sectores de Recepción (clasificación de riesgo y emergencia obstétrica) de una maternidad pública en Rio de Janeiro. La recopilación de datos se realizó de junio a agosto de 2020 durante 480 de observación directa no participante, con registros sistematizados en una checklist con variables relacionadas con la disponibilidad y conformidad de los recursos estructurales y con la conformidad del flujo de asistencia. Los datos se organizaron en planillas (Microsoft Excel® 2010) y se analizaron usando la estadística descriptiva. Resultados La evaluación de la estructura obtuvo un 80,3 % de disponibilidad, que tuvo como resultado una clasificación de alta disponibilidad, y un 91,1 % de conformidad, con una conformidad adecuada. El flujo de asistencia mostró un 72,7 % de conformidad total, un 9,1 % de conformidad parcial y un 18,2 % de no cumplimiento, lo que se configura como alta conformidad. Conclusión La evaluación normativa indicó alta disponibilidad y alta conformidad en estructura y flujo de asistencia en los escenarios estudiados.

Abstract Objective Evaluate the structure and care flow - risk classification and obstetric emergency in a public maternity hospital in the context of COVID-19. Methods Normative and observational evaluation study in the Care sectors (Risk Classification and Obstetric Emergency) of a public maternity hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Data collection was carried out from June to August 2020 for 480 hours of non-participant direct observation, with records systematized in a checklist containing variables related to the availability and compliance of structural resources, and the compliance of the care flow. Data were organized into spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel® 2010) and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results The framework assessment scored 80.3% availability, resulting in a high availability rating, and 91.1% compliance, achieving adequate compliance. The care flow showed 72.7% of total compliance; 9.1% of partial compliance and 18.2% of non-compliance, configuring high compliance. Conclusion Normative evaluation indicated high availability and compliance in structure and care flow in the studied scenarios.

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Abstract Objective: This systematic review accompanied by a meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil and describe its associated factors. Methods: Following the establishment the search strategies and the registration of the review protocol in PROSPERO, we conducted a search for relevant articles in the Pubmed, LILACS, Science Direct, SciELO and Web of Science databases. Our inclusion criteria were cross-sectional studies published between 2005 and 2023, with no language restrictions. The combined prevalence of syphilis infection was estimated using the random effects model in the R Software with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) and p < 0.01 as statistically significant. Results: A total of 24 articles were recruited, which together investigated 221,884 women. The combined prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women in Brazil was 1.79% (95% CI: 1.24-2.57%), and the main factors associated with its occurrence were black and brown skin color, low education and factors related to the partner. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of syphilis in pregnancy in Brazil, mainly associated with socioeconomic factors.

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Abstract Monkeypox (MPX), an orthopoxviral disease endemic in Africa, is now a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organization in July 2023. Although it is generally mild, the overall case fatality rate was reported to be 3%, and the basic reproduction number (R0) is > 1 in men who have sex with men (MSM, i.e., Portugal (1.4), the United Kingdom (1.6), and Spain (1.8)). However, R0 is < 1 in other settings. In concordance with the smallpox virus, it is also expected to increase the risk of adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. The outcomes of the disease in an immunocompromised state of pregnancy are scary, showing high mortality and morbidity of both mother and fetus, with up to a 75% risk of fetal side effects and a 25% risk of severe maternal diseases. Therefore, it warrants timely diagnosis and intervention. The reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) test is the standard approach to diagnosis. We summarized the recent findings of MPX on pregnancy, and the associated risk factors. We also give recommendations for active fetal surveillance, perinatal care, and good reporting to improve outcomes. The available vaccines have shown promise for primary disease prevention.

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Abstract In low and middle-income countries such as Brazil, most maternal deaths are related to hypertensive complications. Preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. Significant proportion is associated with the following factors: lack of identification of high-risk women, lack of adequate prevention, difficulty in maintaining a high-risk prenatal follow-up, delayed diagnosis, insecurity and low use of magnesium sulphate, delayed pregnancy interruption and lack of postpartum follow-up of these high-risk cases. Four major actions are proposed to minimize this alarming clinical picture and reduce the mortality rates due to preeclampsia, called the "4 P Rule" (Adequate Prevention - Vigilant Prenatal Care - Timely Delivery (Parturition) - Safe Postpartum). From this simple "rule" we can open a range of important processes and reminders that may help in the guidance of preeclampsia management.

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BACKGROUND: Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is rare and has significant morbimortality rates. Approximately 85% of newborns are infected intrapartum, and risk factors for mother-to-child transmission include vaginal delivery, primary maternal infection, and prolonged rupture of membranes. Neonatal HSV can manifest with isolated mucocutaneous lesions, neurological involvement, or disseminated disease. In general, herpetic infection can cause blepharoconjunctivitis or keratitis. We report a rare case of congenital herpes with ophthalmologic manifestations and multisystemic involvement. CASE PRESENTATION: A preterm infant, born at 32 weeks and 2 days, with presumed neonatal infection developed intestinal and respiratory complications, as well as hyperemic lesions on the left nostril and oral mucosa. An ophthalmological assessment was requested and brought up the suspicion of HSV infection, indicating empirical treatment with endovenous acyclovir. Later, a new ocular examination was suggestive of panuveitis. Afterward, serum IgM antibodies to HSV-1 and HSV-2 were positive. Proper antiviral therapy led to an improvement in the condition. DISCUSSION: Neonatal herpes is associated with a high risk of persistent skin lesions, long-term neurological disability and other lasting sequelae. It is essential to consider HSV infection in cases of neonatal conjunctivitis, especially in patients with an epithelial defect and no improvement after initial treatment with topical or systemic antibiotics. CONCLUSIONS: In the management of neonatal HSV, early diagnosis is essential for the timely initiation of antiviral therapy. Our report highlights that ocular assessment can be crucial in the correct diagnostic investigation of this condition.

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Professional development, the search for economic stability and personal fulfillment have been some of the reasons why an increasing number of women have decided to delay pregnancy beyond the third decade of life. By definition, a pregnancy of advanced maternal age is considered to be those over 35 years of age, and it is known that this age group faces a higher risk of complications during pregnancy, intrapartum and postpartum, in addition to perinatal morbidity and mortality that is usually associated with chromosomal abnormalities. In Chile, pregnancies over 35 years of age or late pregnant women have increased significantly in recent decades, however there are no statistical data at a local level. The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of pregnancies of advanced maternal age and their most frequent complications in the Maule Region with data obtained between 2017 - 2022 at the Regional Hospital of Talca (RHT).

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INTRODUÇÃO: De etiologia desconhecida, a hiperêmese gravídica é um quadro caracterizado por vômitos persistentes, perda de 5% ou mais do peso, cetonúria, hipocalemia e desidratação. Acredita-se que a gonadotrofina coriônica humana (hCG) provoque aumento das náuseas e vômitos por meio de seu estímulo à produção de estrogênio pelo ovário, provocando a exacerbação dos sintomas do "enjoo matinal". OBJETIVO: Logo, essa revisão narrativa tem como objetivo analisar as repercussões fetais do quadro de hiperêmese gravídica. MÉTODOS: Foram realizadas buscas em Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica - MEDLINE®. Sendo utilizadas os Medical Subject Headings (MeSh terms) e seus sinônimos: "hyperemesis gravidarum", "fetal risks", sendo selecionados ao todo 13 artigos. RESULTADOS: Os estudos demonstraram que a hiperêmese gravídica pode trazer malefícios para mãe e feto. A gestante pode apresentar distúrbios eletrolíticos, encefalopatia de Wernicke, fraqueza muscular, disfunções emocionais como depressão, ansiedade e estresse pós-traumático. DISCUSSÃO: Os estudos revelaram que a patologia pode estar relacionada ao risco aumentado para desfechos adversos no nascimento, como baixo peso ao nascer, nascimento prematuro e pequena estatura para idade gestacional. Ademais, alguns estudos relataram os riscos prejudiciais no neurodesenvolvimento do recém-nascido, como problemas psicológicos e comportamentais na idade adulta, redução à sensibilidade à insulina, e comorbidades (obesidade e doenças cardiovasculares) além de distúrbios de desenvolvimento neuropsicomotor. CONCLUSÃO: Gestantes que apresentam o quadro de hiperêmese gravídica devem ser regularmente acompanhadas com consultas entre 1 a 2 semanas, conforme a gravidade do caso e o mais precocemente possível tratadas, a fim de evitar maiores complicações tanto maternas quanto fetais.

INTRODUCTION: Of unknown etiology, hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition characterized by persistent vomiting, 5% or more weight loss, ketonuria, hypokalemia and dehydration. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is believed to cause increased nausea and vomiting through its stimulation of estrogen production by the ovary, causing exacerbation of "morning sickness" symptoms. OBJECTIVE: Thus, this narrative review aims to analyze the fetal repercussions of hyperemesis gravidarum. METHODS: Searches were performed in the Online Medical Literature Analysis and Search System - MEDLINE®. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSh terms) and their synonyms were used: "hyperemesis gravidarum", "fetal risks", being selected a total of 13 articles. RESULTS: The studies showed that hyperemesis gravidarum can bring harm to mother and fetus. The pregnant woman may present electrolyte disturbances, Wernicke's encephalopathy, muscle weakness, emotional dysfunctions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. DISCUSSION: The studies revealed that hyperemesis gravidarum may be associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. Furthermore, some studies reported harmful risks in neurodevelopment of the newborn, such as psychological and behavioral problems in adulthood, reduced sensitivity to insulin, and comorbidities (obesity and cardiovascular diseases) and neurodevelopmental disorders. CONCLUSION: Pregnant women who present with hyperemesis gravidarum should be followed up with consultations between 1 to 2 weeks, according to the severity of the case and treated as early as possible in order to avoid further complications both maternal and fetal.

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