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Huluță I, Apostol LM, Botezatu R, Panaitescu AM, Gică C, Sima RM, Gică N, Nedelea FM. Beyond Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Pregnancy Management following Bariatric Procedures. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:635. [PMID: 38674281 PMCID: PMC11052297 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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The increasing prevalence of bariatric surgery among women of childbearing age raises critical questions about the correct management of pregnancy following these procedures. This literature review delves into the multifaceted considerations surrounding pregnancy after bariatric surgery, with a particular focus on the importance of preconception counselling, appropriate nutrition assessment, and the necessity of correct folic acid supplementation. Key areas of investigation include nutrient absorption challenges, weight gain during pregnancy, and potential micronutrient deficiencies. Examining the relationship between bariatric surgery and birth defects, particularly heart and musculoskeletal issues, uncovers a twofold increase in risk for women who underwent surgery before pregnancy, with the risk emphasized before folic acid fortification. In contrast, a nationwide study suggests that infants born to mothers with bariatric surgery exhibit a reduced risk of major birth defects, potentially associated with improved glucose metabolism. In addition, this review outlines strategies for managing gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related complications in individuals with a history of bariatric surgery. By synthesizing existing literature, this paper aims to provide healthcare providers with a comprehensive framework for the correct management of pregnancy in this unique patient population, promoting the health and well-being of both mother and child.
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- Iulia Huluță
- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Filantropia, 011132 Bucharest, Romania; (I.H.); (L.-M.A.); (R.B.); (A.M.P.); (C.G.); (R.-M.S.)
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Herath MP, Hills AP, Beckett JM, Jayasinghe S, Byrne NM, Ahuja KDK. Trends and associations between maternal characteristics and infant birthweight among Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Tasmania, Australia: a population-based study. Public Health 2023; 221:10-16. [PMID: 37348425 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the trends and associations of maternal characteristics and birthweight among Indigenous and non-Indigenous infants. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective population-based study. METHODS Fourteen years (2005-2018) of birthweight and perinatal health data of live-born singletons and their mothers obtained from the Tasmanian Data Linkage Unit were used to assess the trends and associations between maternal characteristics and infant birthweight using regression modelling. RESULTS Compared with non-Indigenous mothers (n = 76,750), Indigenous mothers (n = 3805) had a significantly higher prevalence of risk factors during the 14-year period. Although the prevalence of prepregnancy obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) markedly increased in both groups, the rate of increase was higher (P < 0.001) for Indigenous than non-Indigenous mothers. Smoking, alcohol consumption and illegal drug use during pregnancy reduced over the years, and there was no significant difference in the rate of reduction between the groups. Large-for-gestational-age (LGA) births increased while small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births decreased in both groups over time. In addition, high birthweight (HBW) births decreased while low birthweight (LBW) births increased. The rates of increase in LGA and LBW births and the rates of decrease in SGA and HBW births were significantly higher in Indigenous mothers compared with non-Indigenous mothers (P < 0.001 for all). The association between Indigenous ethnicity and LBW and SGA births weakened after adjusting for other confounding maternal and perinatal variables. LBW and SGA were positively associated with Indigenous ethnicity, age <18 years, smoking, alcohol consumption and illegal drug use, pre-eclampsia, underweight prepregnancy body mass index and low socio-economic status. Women with higher parity, pre-existing diabetes and prepregnancy overweight or obesity were more likely to give birth to an infant with HBW or LGA. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of risk factors for abnormal birthweight is higher among Tasmanian Indigenous mothers, contributing to a gap in birthweight outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous infants. The dramatic increase in prepregnancy obesity and GDM in both groups highlight the importance of screening and management of GDM during pregnancy. Comprehensive programmes co-designed and co-managed in consultation with Indigenous people are needed to support healthy lifestyle choices among Indigenous women to address the barriers to individuals adopting behaviour change and to help close the health outcomes-related gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous mothers and infants.
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- Manoja P Herath
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7248, Australia.
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Naz S, Hoodbhoy Z, Jaffar A, Kaleem S, Hasan BS, Chowdhury D, Gladstone M. Neurodevelopment assessment of small for gestational age children in a community-based cohort from Pakistan. Arch Dis Child 2023; 108:258-263. [PMID: 36288921 PMCID: PMC10086299 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children born small for gestational age (SGA) may experience more long-term neurodevelopmental issues than those born appropriate for gestational age (AGA). This study aimed to assess differences in the neurodevelopment of children born SGA or AGA within a periurban community in Pakistan. METHODS This was a prospective cohort study in which study participants were followed from the pilot Doppler cohort study conducted in 2018. This pilot study aimed to develop a pregnancy risk stratification model using machine learning on fetal Dopplers. This project identified 119 newborns who were born SGA (2.4±0.4 kg) based on International Fetal and Newborn Growth Consortium standards. We assessed 180 children (90 SGA and 90 AGA) between 2 and 4 years of age (76% of follow-up rate) using the Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool (MDAT). FINDINGS Multivariable linear regression analysis comparing the absolute scores of MDAT showed significantly lower fine motor scores (β: -0.98; 95% CI -1.90 to -0.06) among SGAs, whereas comparing the z-scores using multivariable logistic regression, SGA children had three times higher odds of overall z-scores ≤-2 (OR: 3.78; 95% CI 1.20 to 11.89) as compared with AGA children. INTERPRETATION SGA exposure is associated with poor performance on overall MDAT, mainly due to changes in the fine motor domain in young children. The scores on the other domains (gross motor, language and social) were also lower among SGAs; however, none of these reached statistical significance. There is a need to design follow-up studies to assess the impact of SGA on child's neurodevelopmental trajectory and school performance.
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- Sabahat Naz
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Women and Children's Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Verma A, Suryawanshi P, Chetan C, Oka G, Singh Y, Kallimath A, Singh P, Garegrat R. A detailed echocardiographic evaluation of ventricular functions in stable full term small for gestational age babies. J Ultrasound 2023; 26:117-127. [PMID: 35616853 PMCID: PMC10063694 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-022-00691-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE SGA infants with fetal growth restriction have reduced ability to adapt themselves to the postnatal life because of certain epigenetic changes in cardiac function. The aim of the present study is to assess and compare the cardiac functions of fetal growth restricted SGA newborns to the term stable AGA newborns, and evaluate any differences in the cardiac functions during the postnatal transitional circulation. METHOD This observational study was conducted at a multispecialty tertiary care hospital in Western India from June to November 2021. The newborns were evaluated using bedside echocardiography at 24-48 h and repeat screening after 48 h. The echocardiographic assessment of the systolic function was done using EF, FS, FAC and TAPSE; diastolic function using E/A wave ratio and global functioning using LV MPI. RESULT Twnety-four babies were included in cases and 30 in the control arm of the study. Maternal and newborn characteristics were comparable between the two groups. FS, EF for left ventricle and TAPSE, FAC for right ventricular systolic function were significantly lower in SGA group (p = 0.02, 0.02, 0.00 and 0.01; respectively). The current study revealed a lower tricuspid E/A ratio and higher mitral E/A ratio with a significant difference beyond 48 h in the first week of life (p value 0.00). Left ventricular MPI was significantly higher in SGA infants compared to AGA infants during two subsequent readings in immediate newborn period with p values 0.01 and 0.02 respectively. The subgroup analysis revealed that fetal growth-restricted neonates with absent end-diastolic flow had a greater impact on ventricular functions. CONCLUSION Present study showed a significant systolic and diastolic dysfunction during initial newborn period in growth restricted SGA infants.
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- Arjun Verma
- Department of Neonatology, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Neonatology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, USA
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- Department of Neonatology, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Characteristics of Gut Microbiota in Small for Gestational Age Infants with Very Low Birth Weight. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235158. [PMID: 36501188 PMCID: PMC9738608 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Small for gestational age (SGA) birth is associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity in preterm infants. The aim of this preliminary observational study was to investigate the difference in gut microbiota between SGA and appropriate for gestational age (AGA) preterm infants with very low birth weight (VLBW). We included 20 VLBW preterm infants (SGA, n = 10; AGA, n = 10) in this study. Stool samples were collected on days 7, 14, and 30 after birth. We performed 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing to compare microbiota composition between both groups. The SGA group exhibited a lower abundance of Klebsiella on day 14 (SGA, 0.57%; AGA, 7.42%; p = 0.037). On day 30, the SGA group exhibited a lower abundance of Klebsiella (SGA 3.76% vs. AGA 16.05%; p = 0.07) and Enterobacter (SGA 5.09% vs. AGA 27.25%; p = 0.011) than the AGA group. Beta diversity demonstrated a separation of the bacterial community structure between both groups on day 30 (p = 0.019). The present study revealed that a distinct gut microbiota profile gradually develops in SGA preterm infants with VLBW during the early days of life. The role of changes in gut microbiota structure warrants further investigation.
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Yang J, Xu A, Zhang Y, Deng J, Lin X, Xie L, Deng X, Liu H, Chen P, Huang Y. Promoter methylation changes in the placenta involved in the relationship between prenatal depression and small for gestational age. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:741. [PMID: 36184597 PMCID: PMC9528156 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-05066-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent studies suggest that the incidence of small for gestational age (SGA) birth related to maternal depression, but the mechanism is unclear. The aim of this study was to explore the changes of promoter methylation in the placenta which may be involved in the relationship between prenatal depression and SGA. METHODS Three hundred forty-five pregnant women were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. Perinatal emotion and sleep quality in the second and third trimesters were assessed using self-rating depression scale, self-rating anxiety scale, and Pittsburgh sleep quality index. According to the exposure (depressed emotion of mother) and outcome (SGA), the placentas were divided into four groups. Methylation of the promoter regions of the placental CRH, HSD11β2, SLA16A10, DIO3, and MTNR1B genes was determined using next generation sequencing based on bisulfite sequencing PCR. RESULTS There were 97 (28.1%) and 95 (27.5%) pregnant women who had depression in the second trimester and third trimester, respectively. Thirty-five pregnant women had an SGA birth. The incidence of SGA births in this prospective cohort was 10.1%. The risk factors of SGA birth were low BMI of pregnancy women (RR = 0.71, 95%CI = 0.54 ~ 0.92), hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy (HDCP, RR = 4.7, 95%CI = 1.18 ~ 18.72), and maternal depression in the second trimester (RR = 3.71, 95%CI = 1.31 ~ 12.16). We found that the CRH and HSD11β2 methylation levels were higher in the depression group than those in the non-depression group. Methylation levels of DIO3 were higher in SGA group than that in the non-SGA group. Higher methylation levels of CRH correlated with higher methylation levels of DIO3 in the placenta. CONCLUSIONS Maternal depression in the second trimester may lead to the changes of methylation levels in the promoter region of CRH and HSD11β2 gene, while the changes of methylation of DIO3 in subsequent could related to SGA. This study suggests that maternal depressed emotion during pregnancy may result in SGA due to the epigenetic changes of placenta.
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- Jianhui Yang
- Department of Neonatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
- Huizhou Central People's Hospital, North Erling Road, Huizhou, 516003, Guangdong, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Xinling Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, North Dongxia Road, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, China
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Costa LRP, Costa GAM, Valete COS, Machado JKK, Silva MHD. In-hospital outcomes in preterm and small-for-gestational-age newborns: a cohort study. EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2022; 20:eAO6781. [PMID: 35584447 PMCID: PMC9094608 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022ao6781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective To compare in-hospital outcomes between small-for-gestational-age and appropriate-for-gestational-age preterm neonates who needed intensive care. Methods A retrospective cohort study with preterm newborns, from January to December 2017. The results are presented as median, frequency, and odds ratio. Numerical variables were compared using the Wilcoxon test. Categorical variables were compared using the χ2 test. We considered p<0.05 as significant. Results Out of 129 preterm newborns included, 20.9% were small-for-gestational-age. Median gestational age was 31 2/7 weeks, birthweight was 1,450g, and length of hospital stay was 39 days. Preterm small-for-gestational-age newborns presented a higher chance of peri-intraventricular hemorrhage (odds ratio of 3.23; p=0.02), retinopathy of prematurity (odds ratio of 2.78 p=0.02), patent ductus arteriosus (odds ratio of 2.50; p=0.04) and a lower chance of presumptive early-onset sepsis (odds ratio of 0.37; p=0.03). Conclusion Preterm small-for-gestational-age neonates were associated with peri-intraventricular hemorrhage, retinopathy of prematurity and patent ductus arteriosus. This emphasizes the need of special care for these neonates.
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Guazzarotti L, Mauri S, Santi D, Pogliani L, Zuccotti G. First year metabolic and hormonal behaviour define two different populations of SGA newborn for weight or height. J Endocr Soc 2022; 6:bvac028. [PMID: 35350393 PMCID: PMC8944306 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvac028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Context
Small for gestational age (SGA) children have a particular metabolic and hormonal pattern at birth that change rapidly.
Objective
To evaluate the linear and weight growth in the first year of life in SGA children.
Design
Prospective, monocentric cohort study.
Setting
Real-world data collected from April 2012 to January 2016.
Patients
SGA newborns uniformly defined by either growth or length lower than -2 standard deviation for gestational age.
Interventions
All children were evaluated for one year after birth, at three days of life, then three, six and 12 months after birth.
Main outcome measures
Anthropometric parameters and biochemical variables, such as blood glucose, insulin, leptin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1, IGF binding protein (IGFBP)3, and HOMA index.
Results
One hundred and thirty-three SGA children were enrolled. Length significantly improved one month after birth, whereas weight significantly increased only three months after birth. Biochemical variables increased during the first year of life, showing a prediction by IGFBP-3 and HOMA-index. Then, the casuistry was divided considering either weight, length or both, showing a different incidence. The biochemical variables changes recorded in the first step were maintained considering SGA children for weight or length, whereas they disappeared when weight and length were considered together.
Conclusions
Our study shows a specific catch-up growth for weight and length in SGA children. Moreover, we highlight that weight and length should be considered as independent parameters in SGA children, defining two different metabolic-hormonal populations with different conceivable predictive role in early catch-up growth and in later growth and metabolic status.
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- Laura Guazzarotti
- Endocrinology Unit, Pediatric Department, University of Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milan “V Buzzi” Children’s Hospital ASST FBF Sacco, Italy
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- Unit of Endocrinology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, University of Milan “V Buzzi” Children’s Hospital ASST FBF Sacco, Italy
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Wang Y, Chen Z, Zhang F. Association between maternal lipid levels during pregnancy and delivery of small for gestational age: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:934505. [PMID: 36275062 PMCID: PMC9582334 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.934505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies investigating the relationship between gestational dyslipidemia and small for gestational age (SGA) have reported differing results. This review was performed to determine whether maternal lipid levels during pregnancy were associated with SGA. METHODS Literature searches for relevant studies were conducted systematically from establishment until February 2022 with PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science. Risk of bias was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and 11-item checklist. According to the classification of GHD parameters, meta-analyses reporting cases regarding total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) were performed respectively. If I2 ≥ 50%, considered to demonstrate substantial heterogeneity, the random effect model was employed. Otherwise, a fixed effect model was employed. RESULTS Eight studies (14,213 pregnancies) were included. Decreased levels of TC (MD -0.13; 95% CI -0.24 to -0.02), TG (MD -0.09; 95% CI -0.14 to -0.03) and LDL-C (MD -0.12; 95% CI -0.23 to -0.00) were risk factors for SGA infant birth. No evident association was observed between HDL-C and delivery of SGA (MD -0.08; 95% CI -0.19 to 0.02). CONCLUSION Gestations complicated with dyslipidemia, especially lower concentrations of TC, TG and LDL-C, were at significantly higher risk of delivery of SGA. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION [www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero], identifier [CRD42022304648].
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- Yuan Wang
- Medical College of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Nantong Women and Children Health Care Hospital, Nantong, China
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- Medical College of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Zhao Y, Fan X, Wen J, Gan W, Xiao G. Analysis of longitudinal follow-up data of physical growth in singleton full-term small for gestational age infants. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211060672. [PMID: 34855533 PMCID: PMC8647279 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211060672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the catch-up growth pattern of singleton full-term small for gestational age (SGA) infants in the first year after birth. METHODS A single-center retrospective cohort study was performed to assess singleton full-term SGA infants. Weight, length, and head circumference were measured at birth, and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of age. RESULTS Two hundred ten SGA infants were included in this study. Boys (n = 90) and girls (n = 120) showed a similar gestational age, birth weight, and body length. Weight, length, and head circumference in SGA infants in all age groups increased with age, with the fastest growth stage from birth to 3 months. The speed of weight and head circumference catch-up was higher than that of body length. At 12 months, significant associations of height in boys with height of the fathers, mothers, and both parents combined appeared. The height of girls showed associations with the mothers' and the parents' height. CONCLUSIONS Full-term SGA infants grow rapidly after birth, with the fastest growth rate in the first 3 months, as examined by weight, body length, and head circumference. However, the catch-up speed of weight and body length were not balanced in this study.
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- Yan Zhao
- Department of Child Health Care, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Child Health Care, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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Jiang M, Chang Y, Wang Y, Fu Q, Lin S, Wu J, Di W. High-risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in systemic lupus erythaematosus: a retrospective study of a Chinese population. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049807. [PMID: 34785549 PMCID: PMC8596043 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To clarify high-risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) in systemic lupus erythaematosus (SLE). DESIGN A retrospective chart review study. SETTING Data were collected in a tertiary medical centre, Shanghai, China, from November 2010 to December 2018. PARTICIPANTS A total of 513 pregnancies with SLE were retrospectively analysed. Twenty-seven patients who underwent artificial abortions due to personal reasons were excluded. PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURES APOs were primary outcomes, including foetal loss, premature birth, small for gestational age (SGA), asphyxia neonatorum, composite foetal APOs and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Multivariable logistic regression and Spearman correlation analysis were performed to determine the risk factors for APOs in SLE. RESULTS Risk factors for foetal loss included prepregnancy hypertension, hypocomplementaemia-C3, anticardiolipin antibodies-IgM positivity and disease flares during pregnancy. Risk factors for premature birth included disease flares, use of immunosuppressive agents and HDP. Moreover, twin pregnancy, disease flares and HDP were risk factors for SGA, and prepregnancy hypertension was an independent risk factor for asphyxia neonatorum. Independent risk factors for composite foetal APOs included twin pregnancy, prepregnancy hypertension, disease flares during pregnancy, HDP, hypocomplementaemia-C3 and the use of immunosuppressive agents. Risk factors for SLE complicated with HDP included prepregnancy hypertension, renal disorders and thrombocytopaenia. Conversely, the use of aspirin was a protective factor against foetal loss and premature birth. The ds-DNA value had a low diagnostic value for APOs, whereas the extent of complement reduction may predict the incidence of composite foetal APOs and foetal loss. Proteinuria occurring in the first 20 gestational weeks may lead to APOs. CONCLUSION Established risk factors for each APO were identified in this study. Indicators with more predictive significance have been screened out from conventional indicators, which may help clinicians predict the pregnancy outcome of patients with SLE more accurately and minimise the incidence of APOs.
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- Meng Jiang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Rheumatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai, China
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Wu W, Zhang B, Li D, Yan M, Deng Q, Kang Y, Du J, Gao X, Yan H. Development and validation of nomogram for prediction of low birth weight: a large-scale cross-sectional study in northwest China. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 35:7562-7570. [PMID: 34304668 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2021.1956457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Birth weight is closely related to infant survival and future health, growth and development. In developing countries, the incidence of low birth weight is twice as high as in developed countries. Due to the low economic and medical level in northwest China, the problem of low birth weight needs to be solved urgently. METHODS We developed the predictive model based on data sets from a cross-sectional study conducted in northwest China, and data were collected from August 2013 to November 2013. A total of 27,233 patients were included in the study. Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression was used to select the optimal predictive characteristics among risk factors. The selected characteristics in the LASSO regression were used in multivariate logistic regression to build the prediction model. C-index and calibration plot were used to evaluate the degree of discrimination and calibration of the model. The decision curve is used to evaluate the net benefit rate of the application of the predictive tool. Bootstrapping validation was used for internal validation. RESULTS Nomogram included gestational age, the sex of the attendance, the mother's education level, antenatal care, the mother's occupation, pregnancy-induced hypertension, family income, exposure to pesticides and nutritional supplements. The C-index of the predicted nomogram was 0.698(95% confidence interval: 0.671-0.725), C-index of internal verification was 0.694, indicating that the model had a good identification ability. Calibration plot showed that the model had good calibration. Decision curve indicated that patients with a threshold probability of low birth weight between 1% and 71% would benefit more from using the prediction tool. CONCLUSION The use of this predictive model will contribute to clinicians and pregnant women to make personalized predictions easily and quickly so that early lifestyle detection and medical intervention can be undertaken by physicians and patients.
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- Wentao Wu
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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