Does infection with COVID-2019 during labor increase the risk for obstetric anal sphincter injuries?

Objective: To investigate the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection during the peripartum period and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, including all singleton vaginal deliveries and cesarean deliveries due to failed vacuum extraction, between June 2020 and January 2022 at a large tertiary medical center. OASIS complication during childbirth was compared between women with and without peripartum diagnosis of COVID-19, defined as a positive polymerase chain reaction test obtained within 1 week before delivery or up to 3 days after delivery.

Small for gestational age in twin pregnancies and the risk of offspring pediatric neurologic morbidity.

Objectives: Small for gestational age (SGA) singletons are at increased risk for neurodevelopmental abnormalities. Scarce data exist regarding the long-term implications of SGA in twins. We opted to study the association between SGA of one twin and long-term neurologic related morbidity in dichorionic diamniotic twins.

Perinatal outcomes among pregnant patients with peripartum coronavirus disease 2019 infection.

Purpose: Evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes in peripartum coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive women.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, comparing outcomes between women with and without peripartum COVID-19. All singleton deliveries from June 2020 to January 2022 were included.

Timing of planned cesarean delivery among patients with two previous cesarean sections.

Objectives: The timing of planned repeat cesarean delivery (CD) is debateful in clinical practice. Planned repeat CD is typically scheduled before the spontaneous onset of labor to minimize the risk of uterine rupture during labor and the associated risk for fetal compromise. This timing should be balanced with the potential risk of delivering an infant who could benefit from additional maturation in utero.

Obstetric and perinatal outcome in short-stature patients.

Objective: Scarce data exist regarding obstetric complications of short-stature patients. This study aimed to investigate obstetric and perinatal outcomes in women with short stature; specifically, to investigate whether short-stature patients are at an increased risk for cesarean delivery.

Methods: A population-based cohort study was conducted, including all singletons born between the years 1991 and 2021 at a tertiary medical center.

The Impact of Total Deceleration Area and Fetal Growth on Neonatal Acidemia in Vacuum Extraction Deliveries.

We aimed to investigate the correlation between total deceleration area (TDA), neonatal birthweight and neonatal acidemia in vacuum extractions (VEs). This is a retrospective study in a tertiary hospital, including VE performed due to non-reassuring fetal heart rate (NRFHR). Electronic fetal monitoring during the 120 min preceding delivery was interpreted by two obstetricians who were blinded to neonatal outcomes.

The association between fetal gender in twin pregnancies and the risk of pediatric infectious diseases of the offspring: A population-based cohort study with long-term follow up.

Objective: We aimed to study the association between fetal gender in twin pregnancies and the risk for childhood infectious morbidity of the offspring.

Study Design: A population-based cohort analysis was performed comparing total and subtypes of infectious related pediatric hospitalizations among males versus females offspring of twin pregnancies. The analysis included all dichorionic twins born between the years 1991-2021.

Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery Due to Nonreassuring Fetal Heart Rate and the Risk of Pediatric Infectious Morbidity-related Hospitalizations of the Offspring.

Objectives: One of the most common indications for intrapartum cesarean delivery (CD) is nonreassuring fetal heart rate (NRFHR) patterns. We aimed to study the long-term effect of CD due to NRFHR on the risk for subsequent childhood infectious morbidity-related hospitalizations of the offspring.

Study Design: A population-based cohort study was performed, comparing total and different subtypes of infectious morbidity-related pediatric hospitalizations among offspring born by CD due to NRFHR versus labor dystocia (failure of labor to progress during the 1st or 2nd stage).

Non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns: Is it a risk factor for long- term pediatric cardiovascular diseases of the offspring?

Objective: We aimed to study the long-term effect of non-reassuring fetal heart rate (NRFHR) patterns on the risk for subsequent pediatric cardiovascular morbidity of the offspring.

Study Design: A population based cohort study, comparing total and different subtypes of cardiovascular morbidity related pediatric hospitalizations among offspring born by caesarean delivery (CD) due to NRFHR versus labor dystocia (failure of labor to progress during the 1st or 2nd stage). The analysis included all singletons born between the years 1999-2014 at a single tertiary regional medical center.

Maternal preeclampsia and the risk of pediatric gastrointestinal diseases of the offspring: A population-based cohort study.

Objective: We aimed to study the long-term effect of preeclampsia on the risk for subsequent gastrointestinal morbidity of the offspring.

Study Design: A population based cohort analysis comparing total and different subtypes of gastrointestinal related pediatric hospitalizations among offspring of preeclamptic mothers versus offspring of mothers without preeclampsia. The analysis included all singletons born between the years 1999-2014 at a single tertiary regional medical center.

Maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and the risk of subsequent pediatric cardiovascular diseases of the offspring: a population-based cohort study with up to 18 years of follow up.

Aims: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has been increasing worldwide. We aimed to study the effect of GDM on the risk for childhood cardiovascular morbidity of the offspring.

Methods: A population-based cohort analysis was performed comparing total and different subtypes of cardiovascular related pediatric diagnoses among offspring of mothers with GDM vs.

Maternal smoking during pregnancy and the risk of pediatric cardiovascular diseases of the offspring: A population-based cohort study with up to 18-years of follow up.

Background: Cigarette smoke is a well-known reproductive toxicant. We aimed to study the long-term effect of cigarette smoking during pregnancy on the risk for childhood cardiovascular morbidity of the offspring.

Methods: A population-based cohort analysis was performed comparing total and subtypes of cardiovascular related pediatric hospitalizations among offspring of smoking mothers versus offspring of non-smoking mothers.

Low Apgar scores in term newborns and long-term gastro-intestinal morbidity: a population-based cohort study with up to 18 years of follow-up.

Introduction: Low Apgar scores (<7) measured at age 5 minutes can predict short-term infant morbidity and mortality. Although an association exists between low Apgar scores and neuropsychological disorders, other childhood disorders were not thoroughly studied. We aimed to study the possible association between low 5-minute Apgar scores in term newborns and their long-term childhood gastrointestinal (GI) morbidity.