Publications by authors named "Franziska Pauly"
Purpose: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. Our aim was to investigate the relationships between antenatal factor XIII (FXIII), fibrinogen levels, and blood loss at childbirth.
Methods: This prospective observational study evaluated an unselected cohort of pregnant women admitted for intended vaginal deliveries of singletons at term.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how transvaginal ultrasound affects fetal fibronectin (fFN) levels in pregnant women to improve predictions of preterm birth, especially in those with mid-range cervical lengths (10-30 mm).
- It involved 96 pregnant women and compared fFN levels before and after the ultrasound, finding that most women showed consistent fFN results regardless of the timing of the test.
- The findings suggest that fFN levels below 26 ng/mL (negative) and above 100 ng/mL (positive) remain reliable indicators for predicting preterm birth, but quantitative analysis is essential for accurate interpretation.
Purpose: The present study investigated whether fibrinogen level during the first stage of labor is associated with bleeding severity in the third stage of labor.
Methods: We prospectively enrolled 1019 pregnant women with planned vaginal delivery. Upon admission to delivery, maternal fibrinogen levels, hemoglobin content, and coagulation parameters were evaluated.
Evaluation of measured postpartum blood loss after vaginal delivery using a collector bag in relation to postpartum hemorrhage management strategies: a prospective observational study.
J Perinat Med
May 2016
Aim: To evaluate the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and severe PPH via routine use of a pelvic drape to objectively measure blood loss after vaginal delivery in connection with PPH management.
Methods: This prospective observational study was undertaken at the obstetrical department of the Charité University Hospital from December 2011 to May 2013 and evaluated an unselected cohort of planned vaginal deliveries (n=1019 live singletons at term). A calibrated collecting drape was used to meassure blood loss in the third stage of labor.
Objective: A known HIV status is the most important step in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and screening for HIV is recommended by German prenatal guidelines. In our study, we wanted to ascertain the prevalence of HIV-testing in a pregnant inner-city cohort.
Methods: Prenatal records of 279 women were prospectively studied, and the testing confirmed with the prenatal care providers.