Previous abortion and the risk of low birth weight and preterm births

Brown, Jeanette S.; Adera, Tilahun; Masho, Saba W.

doi:10.1136/jech.2006.050369

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“…This was in agreement with previous studies (26,27) and a systematic review (28) that showed a significant relationship between miscarriage and abortion and LBW; the risk of LBW appears to increase with increasing number of previous abortions (29). The underlying biological mechanisms responsible for this association may be cervical insufficiency as a result of damage caused by stretching of the cervical canal through dilatation and curettage, and cervical and uterine adhesions as a result of post abortion complications (30,31).…”

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confidence: 92%

Factors associated with low birthweight in term pregnancies: a matched case-control study from rural Pakistan

Habib¹,

Greenow²,

Ariff³

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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Facteurs associés à une insuffisance pondérale à la naissance dans les cas de grossesses à terme : étude castémoins appariés au Pakistan rural RÉSUMÉ L'insuffisance pondérale à la naissance demeure un problème de santé publique significatif au Pakistan, et une compréhension approfondie des facteurs associés à ce problème est requise. Nous avons conduit une étude cas-témoins appariés en hôpital afin d'identifier les facteurs de risque associés à l'insuffisance pondérale à la naissance dans un district rural du Pakistan. Il est apparu que l'analphabétisme (OR ajusté : 2,68 ; IC de 95 % : 1,59-4,38), la nulliparité (OR ajusté : 1,82 ; IC de 95 % : 1,26-2,44), les antécédents de fausse couche ou d'avortement (OR ajusté : 1,22; IC de 95 % : 1,06-2,35), le fait d'avoir eu moins de deux visites de soins prénatals au cours de la dernière grossesse, (OR ajusté : 2,43 ; IC de 95 % : 1,34-2,88), de n'avoir recherché des soins prénatals qu'au troisième trimestre (OR ajusté : 3,62

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Factors associated with low birthweight in term pregnancies: a matched case-control study from rural Pakistan

Habib¹,

Greenow²,

Ariff³

et al. 2017

East Mediterr Health J

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“…We found a statistically significant difference between the cases and controls with regard to the history of previous abortion(s). Brown JS et al, (21) Chung-Chin L et al, (22) Freak-Poli R et al (23) and Gordon CS et al (24) in their study found that preterm delivery was more common among patients with history of ≥ 3 abortions than those with no history of previous abortion(s), which is consistent with our study.…”

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Maternal Plasma C-Reactive Protein: A Predictive Tool for Preterm Delivery

Afzal¹,

Ashraf²,

Ashraf³

2017

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BACKGROUND C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker of systemic inflammation and maternal plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein have been studied as an aid in diagnosing subclinical infection in pregnant women who experience preterm labour and premature rupture of membranes. Objectives-To study the association of plasma C-reactive protein levels in early pregnancy with subsequent preterm delivery.

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“…Prior miscarriages are associated with preterm delivery and low birthweight. [22] Studies found that women who experienced a previous spontaneous abortion were 2.8 times more likely to have low birthweight babies and 1.7 times more likely to give birth preterm. [22] Thus the higher the number of previous miscarriages, the greater the risk of having a preterm, low birthweight infant.…”

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“…[22] Studies found that women who experienced a previous spontaneous abortion were 2.8 times more likely to have low birthweight babies and 1.7 times more likely to give birth preterm. [22] Thus the higher the number of previous miscarriages, the greater the risk of having a preterm, low birthweight infant. [22] Assisted vaginal delivery (AVD) is often associated with fetal distress or incorrect fetal head position, requiring the use of forceps or vacuum extraction.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[22] Thus the higher the number of previous miscarriages, the greater the risk of having a preterm, low birthweight infant. [22] Assisted vaginal delivery (AVD) is often associated with fetal distress or incorrect fetal head position, requiring the use of forceps or vacuum extraction. [23] Distressed fetuses may aspirate meconium, but possibly also vernix, blood and pus.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Risks for communication delays and disorders in infants in an urban primary healthcare clinic

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Background. Many risk factors may result in a communication delay. Reliable identification methods are essential to identify infants at risk of communication difficulties in the primary healthcare context. Literature on identifying both atrisk and established risk factors associated with communication disorders in South Africa is limited. Objective. To identify and describe risk factors for communication delays in infants 0 12 months of age at Daspoort Polyclinic in Gauteng. Methods. A structured interview schedule was utilised to conduct an interview with the caregiver participants. Convenience sampling was used to select 96 caregiver participants. Results. The results obtained indicated that all infant participants presented with exposure to one or more risk factors that may possibly impact communication development. High frequencies of risk factors included colds and/or flu during pregnancy, previous miscarriages, maternal smoking, low educational levels and unemployment. Conclusion. The high frequency of atrisk conditions within the Daspoort population justifies the importance of implementation of early communication intervention services in primary healthcare.

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Previous abortion and the risk of low birth weight and preterm births

Abstract: Previous abortion is a significant risk factor for LBW and PB, and the risk increases with the increasing number of previous abortions. Practitioners should consider previous abortion as a risk factor for LBW and PB.

Cited by 63 publications

References 27 publications

Factors associated with low birthweight in term pregnancies: a matched case-control study from rural Pakistan

Factors associated with low birthweight in term pregnancies: a matched case-control study from rural Pakistan

Maternal Plasma C-Reactive Protein: A Predictive Tool for Preterm Delivery

Risks for communication delays and disorders in infants in an urban primary healthcare clinic

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