Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pregnant Women: A Retrospective Analysis of 300 Cases in Jordan.

Background: The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy remains a critical area of research, with growing evidence suggesting that maternal infection, particularly in the third trimester, may lead to significant complications Aims: The primary aim was to investigate the maternal and neonatal outcome of pregnant Jordanian women with COVID-19. The secondary aim included exploring demographics, obstetrics characteristics, and comorbidities among these women.

Methods: A retrospective comprehensive review of the records of 300 cases of pregnant women with COVID-19, who were treated between November 2020 and April 2021 at Queen Alia Military Hospital (a main referral center for patients with COVID-19) in Jordan.

The mounting rate of cesarean sections. Is it accompanied by a drop in instrumental births?

Objective: To determine whether the overall increase in rate of cesarean sections is accompanied by a parallel decrease in instrumental births.

Methods: A retrospective study carried out at the Queen Alia Military Hospital, Amman, Jordan. The records of all deliveries from January 1992 to December 2006 were reviewed, and analyzed.

Menorrhagia and bleeding disorders.

Purpose Of Review: Menorrhagia affects 30% of women in reproductive age. Once referred to a gynaecologist, possible causative bleeding disorders are not routinely investigated and the risk of surgical intervention is high. This may lead to an increase in surgical complications and a negative health and psychological impact on women as well as an unnecessary financial burden on the health service.