Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on birth outcomes: A retrospective cohort study in Nanjing, China

Wen, Juan

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.923324

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“…COVID-19 infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of premature birth by 3.34 times and caesarean section by 3.63 times. However, the infant in this report was confirmed to be negative for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and have no abnormal computed tomography (CT) results (Wen, 2022). The majority of premature births are attributed to iatrogenic causes and are not associated with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), which occurs four times more frequently in pregnant women who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2…”

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Peripheral congenital facial palsy: a rare case report

Budi Dewi,

Gunawan

2024

SMJ IDI Surabaya

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Background: Congenital facial nerve palsy is a rare condition that is typically associated with a traumatic birth event or manifests as a characteristic of a syndrome that necessitates a rehabilitation program. Objective: This report aims to present a rare case and its subsequent outcome after undergoing a rehabilitation program. Case: An eight-month-old infant presented with complaints of an asymmetrical mouth when crying and smiling since birth. The left eye was unable to fully close. No evidence of a syndrome was found. The results of the electromyography of the left facial nerve revealed the presence of partial axonal loss, axonal malfunction, or neuropathy. The patient was subjected to a comprehensive treatment plan, involving rehabilitation programs such as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and laser therapy over a period of 18 months. Discussion: It is important to determine if congenital facial palsy is a standalone condition or part of a broader syndrome. Rehabilitation programs, such as NMES and laser therapy, can stimulate the neurons and improve muscle weakness. The House-Brackmann scale demonstrated a clinical improvement, moving from grade V to grade II. With consistent physical therapy, the patient demonstrated improvements in facial expressions and eye closure. Conclusion: NMES and laser therapy, as well as facial massage and biofeedback, are potential treatments for congenital facial palsy due to their efficacy and favorable outcomes.

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Peripheral congenital facial palsy: a rare case report

Budi Dewi,

Gunawan

2024

SMJ IDI Surabaya

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“…Also, Smith et al [15] noticed that 63.8%, 42.8% of cases had preterm births, low birth weight, respectively. Wen [25] reported that low birth weight was 1.13 folds higher among cases. PROM and preterm labor might be spontaneous; could be justified by activation of biochemical pathways and inflammatory mediators (play an important role in PROM and preterm labor), which is associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, among these cytokines, circulating IL-6 that is closely linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection severity [26,27] , or iatrogenic; with the goal of enhancing maternal oxygenation with delivery [18] .…”

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“…Regarding PROM, preterm labor and low birth weight, various studies focused on increased risk of them [14, 19,20,25] . PROM was 1.7 times higher among cases [21] .…”

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Risk Assessment of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and Pregnancy Outcomes

2023

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Background: Pregnant females represent a large category that deserves a meticulous consideration during any pandemics especially COVID-19. Objectives: To assess maternal and fetal outcomes for 3 rd trimester pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic. Patients and Methods: This cohort study was conducted on 85 COVID-19 pregnant women and 85 non-infected pregnant women (control) collected over 1.5 years period, they were followed up till delivery and hospital discharge. Result: Maternal outcome of COVID-19 cases showed that 80% required blood transfusion vs 14.1% in control group (relative risk (RR)=5.

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“…As a result of the study, it was shown that COVID-19 led to increases in adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth and cesarean delivery, but insufficient evidence regarding placental transmission of SARS-COV-2 is available [9]. In a study conducted in Nanjing, China, it was observed that no change in preterm birth during the pandemic occurred, but a decrease in birth weight in term babies had occurred, and it was thought that anxiety and stress caused by the pandemic may also contribute to this lower weight [10]. A systematic meta-analysis review study found that low birth weight rates in neonates are more common in pregnancy with severe COVID-19 [11].…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on births: A university hospital experience

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Background/Aim: Many studies have focused on assessing the effects of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on the general population, but insufficient data concerning the impact on vulnerable populations, such as pregnant women, are available. The aim of this study was to compare the results of births before and during the pandemic in terms of maternal and newborn health and to determine the effect of the pandemic on such births. Methods: The population of this descriptive, retrospective cohort study consisted of women who gave birth in Sivas Cumhuriyet University Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic between 01.03.2019–31.08.2019 and 01.03.2020–31.08.2020. No sample selection was made. As birth characteristics, the total and average number of births per month, the week of birth, whether there was a preterm birth, and the mode of delivery were evaluated. Age, number of pregnancies and births were evaluated as maternal characteristics. The birth weight and height of the newborn, number of babies with low birth weight, presence of stillbirth, Apgar 0 and 5 minute scores, and birth complications were evaluated as birth outcomes. Countable data were expressed as numbers and percentages and measurement data as mean, standard deviation, and minimum and maximum values. Inter-period means were compared with the t-test, nominal data were compared with the chi-squared test, and P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: It was observed that a 22.1% increase in the number of births during the pandemic period (n = 685) occurred when compared with the pre-pandemic period (n = 561). The difference in the increase in the number of births in both periods was not statistically significant (P = 0.153). The birth patterns, gender of the newborns, and the birth rates, including low birth weights, were similar during both periods. Gravidity and parity averages and minimum–maximum values were similar in both periods. When the weeks of gestation at birth were compared, it was observed that births occurred in the months before the pandemic, on average, during earlier gestational weeks. The number of births with fetal anomalies and stillbirths were compared, and it was found that the number of cases seen in both periods were similar. Conclusion: In this study, the characteristics and results of the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods were found to be similar.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on birth outcomes: A retrospective cohort study in Nanjing, China

Cited by 12 publications

References 42 publications

Peripheral congenital facial palsy: a rare case report

Peripheral congenital facial palsy: a rare case report

Risk Assessment of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and Pregnancy Outcomes

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on births: A university hospital experience

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