Evaluation of Immunological Parameters in Pregnant Women: Low Levels of B and NK Cells.

Objective:  To describe the immunological and hematological reference intervals of low-risk pregnant women.

Methods:  A cross-sectional retrospective database analysis of a basic and translational study analyzing the hematological evaluation blood counts and immunophenotyping of TCD3 + , TCD4 + , TCD8 + , B, and natural killer (NK) cells of the peripheral blood in 79 low-risk pregnant women and of 30 control women from the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, was performed.

Results:  No significant differences were detected between the hematological profiles of the 2 and 3 trimesters.

[Mechanical method of induction of labor in high-risk pregnant women with previous cesarean section].

Purpose: To describe the maternal and fetal outcomes with the use of the Foley catheter for induction of labor in high-risk pregnant women with previous caesarean section.

Methods: An interventive and descriptive study was conducted from November 2013 to June 2014. A total of 39 pregnant women at term, with a live fetus, cephalic presentation, estimated fetal weight <4,000 g, with previous cesarean section, medical indications for induction of labor, Bishop score ≤6 and amniotic fluid index >5 cm were included.