Publications by authors named "Michaela Ostatnikova"
Risk factors for self-reported alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Bratisl Lek Listy
November 2024
Background: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most common preventable cause of impaired fetal development. The amount of alcohol consumed by expectant mothers varies by country. Studies on the prevalence of alcohol use among pregnant women in Slovakia and the risk factors linked to alcohol consumption during pregnancy are scarce.
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- - This study investigates factors affecting childbirth methods in women with multiple pregnancies, analyzing data from 2010 to 2022 at a specific clinic in Bratislava.
- - Results indicated that first-time mothers (primiparous) faced higher chances of needing a caesarean section, while mothers who had given birth before (multiparous) were more likely to have vaginal deliveries, with a noted decline in caesarean sections since 2017.
- - The research concludes that multiple pregnancies pose higher risks for both mothers and babies, influenced by aspects like assisted reproduction, fetal positioning, and previous delivery experiences.
Objective: The aim of the paper is to determine the prevalence of levator ani muscle injuries and identify risk factors among women undergoing vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) compared to those with elective repeat Caesarean section (ERCS).
Material And Methods: This prospective observational comparative study was conducted at the 2nd Clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of FM CU and UN Bratislava. Women with a history of one Caesarean section were included in the study.
Article Synopsis
- A 28-year-old woman experienced severe bleeding at 13 weeks of pregnancy, leading to an ultrasound that confirmed she was carrying conjoined twins (thoracopagus).
- After consultation, she chose to terminate the pregnancy, and genetic testing revealed a female fetus without chromosomal abnormalities.
- The case highlights the rarity of conjoined twins and the critical role of early ultrasound in diagnosis, especially given the poor prognosis due to the twins sharing a malformed heart.
Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of severe fear of childbirth in a group of pregnant women, to determine the risk factors, and to prove the impact of the fear of childbirth on various obstetrics outcomes in this group.
Materials And Methods: The study population consists of pregnant women who gave birth at the 2nd Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital Bratislava, from January 1st, 2022, until April 31st, 2022. After signing an informed consent, the pregnant women were given a Slovak version of the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (S-WDEQ), which is a psychometric tool to evaluate the prevalence of severe fear of childbirth.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We present a case report of a congenital malformation of the uropoetic tract in one of the monoamniotic twins.
Case Report: A 24-year-old primigravida with male monochorionic monoamniotic twins was dia-gnosed with congenital malformation in fetus A at 24 weeks of gestation. Ultrasound verified macrocystic dysplasia and contralateral renal agenesis.
Introduction And Hypothesis: Increased post-voiding residual volume (PVRV), known as covert postpartum urinary retention (PUR), is an asymptomatic condition with unknown long-term adverse effects. The objectives were to determine the frequency of this phenomenon 3 days after delivery and to examine the associated risk factors and consequences of the increased residuum on women´s health 6 weeks postpartum.
Methods: We carried out a prospective observational study including a total of 926 primiparous women, giving birth to singletons.