Successful management of a breastfeeding mother with severe eczema of the nipple beginning from puberty:A case report

BACKGROUND Nipple eczema is the most common presentation of atopic dermatitis of the breast,which seriously influences breastfeeding of mothers.We here present a case of severe nipple eczema that started in puberty and received continuous care and interventions during pregnancy.The patient succeeded in breastfeeding after the interventions.CASE SUMMARY A 36-year-old woman at 16 wk of gestation(gestation 1 parturition 0),visited the breastfeeding consultation clinic,complaining of excessive nipple secretion,severe itching,and concerns about breastfeeding.She was diagnosed with severe nipple eczema.Health education,consultation with dermatologists,topical medication,psychological support,and postpartum care were carried out.Through continuous interventions,her nipple eczema significantly improved,lactating confidence enhanced,anxiety symptoms were reduced,and exclusive breastfeeding was achieved.CONCLUSION For lactating women with nipple eczema,breastfeeding consultants should play an important role in patient education and provide whole-process and individual guidance.

Clinical Analysis of Placenta Previa Complicated with Previous Caesarean Section

Objective To investigate the clinical features and treatment of placenta previa complicated with previous caesarean section. Methods The clinical data of 29 patients with placenta previa complicated with a previous caesarean section (RCS group) admitted in Peking Union Medical College Hospital during a period from 2003 to 2011 were retrospectively reviewed and compared with those of 243 patients with placenta previa without a previous caesarean section (FCS group) during the same period. Results There was no difference in the mean age (28.9±3.6 vs. 28.1±4.5 years) and the average gravidity (2.35±1.48 vs. 2.21±1.53) between RCS group and FCS group (all P>0.05). The RCS group had more preterm births (24.1% vs. 13.2%), complete placenta previa (55.2% vs. 4.9%), placenta accreta (34.5% vs. 2.5%), more blood loss during caesarean section (1412±602 vs. 648±265 mL), blood transfusion (51.7% vs. 4.9%), disseminated intravascular coagulation (13.8% vs. 2.1%), and obstetric hysterectomy (13.8% vs. 0.8%) than the FCS group (all P<0.05). The preterm infant rate (30.0% vs. 13.0%), neonatal asphyxia rate (10.0% vs. 4.9%), and perinatal mortality rate (6.7% vs. 0.4%) of the RCS group were higher than those of the FCS group (all P<0.05). Conclusions More patients had complete placenta previa and placenta accreta, postpartum hemorrhage, transfusion, uterine packing, obstetric hysterectomy, and perinatal morbidity in the placenta previa patients with previous caesarean section. The patient should be informed of the risk and unnecessary first cesarean sections should be avoided.

Association of gestational anemia with pregnancy conditions and outcomes: A nested case-control study

BACKGROUND Gestational anemia is a serious public health problem that affects pregnant women worldwide.Pregnancy conditions and outcomes might be associated with the presence of gestational anemia.This study investigated the association of pregnancy characteristics with anemia,exploring the potential etiology of the disease.AIM To assess the association of pregnancy parameters with gestational anemia.METHODS A nested case-control study was conducted based on the Chinese Pregnant Women Cohort Study-Peking Union Medical College Project(CPWCS-PUMC).A total of 3172 women were included.Patient characteristics and gestational anemia occurrence were extracted,and univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the association of pregnancy parameters with gestational anemia.RESULTS Among the 3172 women,14.0% were anemic,46.4% were 25-30 years of age,21.9%resided in eastern,15.7%in middle,12.4%in western 18.0% in southern and 32.0%in northern regions of China.Most women(65.0%)had a normal prepregnancy body mass index.Multivariable analysis found that the occurrence of gestational anemia was lower in the middle and western regions than that in the eastern region[odds ratio(OR)=0.406,95%confidence interval(CI):0.309-0.533,P<0.001],higher in the northern than in the southern region(OR=7.169,95% CI:5.139-10.003,P<0.001),lower in full-term than in premature births(OR=0.491,95% CI:0.316-0.763,P=0.002),and higher in cases with premature membrane rupture(OR=1.404,95% CI:1.051-1.876,P=0.02).CONCLUSION Gestational anemia continues to be a health problem in China,and geographical factors may contribute to the situation.Premature birth and premature membrane rupture may be associated with gestational anemia.Therefore,we should vigorously promote local policy reformation to adapt to the demographic characteristics of at-risk pregnant women,which would potentially reduce the occurrence of gestational anemia.

A qualitative study on the experiences of pregnant women undertaking mindfulness training

Purposes:This study uses the method of qualitative research to conduct in-depth interviews with pregnant women,explore the experiences of pregnant women undertake mindfulness training.Methods:The study adopts a qualitative,in-depth interview method.Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 pregnant women.Data from semi-structured interviews were analysed by qualitative content analysis using QSR NVivo 12 software.Results:Four themes were generated to show how pregnant women experiences of the mindfulness training.They are Emotion management,Benefits of mindfulness training for childbirth,Challenges and influencing factors of mindfulness training and Different attitudes toward mindfulness training.Conclusions:Pregnant women undertaking mindfulness training can effectively reduce stress and has positive effects on work and life.Mindfulness training can be used as a way to improve the mental health of pregnant women.