Background. Pregnancy brings about many changes in a woman's life in somatic, psychological and social spheres. Therefore, many women decide to participate in childbirth education classes. The aim of study was to determine the differences in emotional distress between women who participated in childbirth education classes and these who did not. Material and Methods. Seventy first-time mothers after labor were examined. Based on a survey carried out, the women were divided into two equal groups. Group I consisted of women who had participated in childbirth education classes and Group II of women who had not. The data was gathered by means of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) adapted to Polish conditions. Results. There were no differences either in age or in BMI rates among the examined women. The level of education and knowledge about labor was significantly higher among the participants of childbirth classes. The results of the GHQ-12 revealed that women from Group I had a better mental status than women from Group II. Significant differences were observed in terms of sleep deprivation, overcoming difficulties and in the ability to enjoy daily activities. Conclusions. Participation in childbirth classes has a significant influence on psychological well-being in pregnant women as measured by the GHQ-12 (Adv Clin Exp Med 2014, 23, 6, 953-957).
BackgroundThe authors used the lipid index (WL) to monitor lipid changes before and after surgery. The surgical operation performed was the simultaneous enucleation of a cystic tumor of the hilum ovarii in its entirety (with diagnosis of a simple cyst or teratoma adultum) in groups of 20 patients.ObjectivesTo compare the lipid index WL in the blood serum of patients undergoing surgery treatment at the following times: before and 7 days after surgery, and 6 and 12 months after surgery.Material and methodsThe research material was the blood serum of women aged about 24 years. The authors divided the patients into 3 groups: two groups of 20 women and a control group. The concentrations of the lipid parameters were measured and the lipid index WL was calculated.ResultsStatistically significant differences were found between the lipid index of serum from patients with diagnosed ovarian neoplasms and the index of serum from healthy subjects; differences were demonstrated in the postoperative period, particularly 6 and 12 months after surgery.ConclusionsThe lipid index WL proved useful in diagnosing ovarian neoplasm (simple cysts and teratoma adultum) and in monitoring the postoperative period.
The aim of this study was to find new markers for detection of ovarian neoplasms. Authors decided to compare the lipid indicies in the blood serum of patients undergoing surgery treatment of mature ovarian teratomas. Lack of data on this subject in accessible literature was a stimulating factor for this study. Materials and Methods: The examinations covered two groups of women, each with 32 persons. Fasting blood serum gained from blood samples was analysed, marking before the surgical procedure, on the 7 th day, six and 12 months after the procedure. Correlations between lipid indices changes HDL/TCH, HDL/LDL, and ApoA1/ApoB was analysed with use of Spearman correlation test. Results: In all parameters of the lipid metabolism and lipid indices, similar direction of changes -that is a trend direction, has been observed. Conclusions: Lipid indices showed their usefulness in preoperational monitoring, the effectiveness of treatment, and postoperative monitoring of mature ovarian teratomas.
Spontaneous hemorrhage into the amniotic cavity is a very rare complication of pregnancy. In the case described here, acute intraamniotic hemorrhage occurred as the result of the rupture of the blood vessels in membranous marginal cord insertion in physiological week 36 of a multiparous pregnancy. Fast and accurate diagnosis afforded a satisfactory result. The aim in presenting this case report is to draw attention to important aspects of the diagnostic and therapeutic process in this difficult form of placental pathology.
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