Timing of Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery at 38 Weeks versus 39 Weeks: Rate of Spontaneous Onset of Labor before Planned Cesarean Section and Impact on Maternal Outcome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: The timing of elective repeat cesarean delivery at 38 weeks versus 39 weeks is still a debatable subject, both regarding maternal and neonatal outcomes. In the Saudi context, there is lack of local data to aid decision-making regarding the timing of elective repeat cesarean delivery. Objectives: To estimate the rate of spontaneous onset of labor before the planned gestational age for repeat cesarean section in women who were booked at gestational age of (39 0/7 - 39 6/7) weeks (W39) versus (38 0/7 - 38 6/7) weeks (W38) and to compare the rate of maternal composite outcome between these groups. Design: Retrospective cohort. Setting: This study was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, KSA. Method: Delivery registry books were reviewed to identify all deliveries from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016 (3 years). All low-risk pregnant women who had 2 or more cesarean deliveries and who met the inclusion criteria were included. Results: A total of 440 women were included of whom 318 (72.3%) were planned for elective cesarean section at W38 gestational age and 122 women at W39 gestational age. Mothers planned at W39 had higher rate of emergency cesarean deliveries versus those planned at W38 (18.0% versus 10.4%, p = 0.030;RR = 13.06), most frequently due to early onset of contractions (16.4% versus 8.2%, p = 0.012;RR = 12.17) or cervical dilatation (11.6% versus 5.4%, p = 0.024, RR = 16.15). No difference in the incidence of individual or composite maternal complications was noted between the two groups. Mother’s age (OR 0.93, p = 0.018) and schedule date at W39 (OR = 1.94, p = 0.028) were independently associated with spontaneous onset of labor before the scheduled gestational age, while no association was found with parity, previous number of spontaneous vaginal deliveries, number of previous cesarean deliveries or interval from last cesarean delivery. Conclusion: Elective cesarean section scheduled at 39 weeks of gestation or beyond carries a higher risk of emergency cesarean section, with no significant increase in maternal complications. The identification of factors associated with spontaneous onset of labor before the planned gestational age should be carefully identified to determine the optimal timing.

Risk Factors Associated with Unsuccessful Vaginal Birth after One Cesarean (VBAC-1) in Puerto Rico

Background: Cesarean section (CS) has increased steadily over the last decade, with an estimated one-third of women delivering by cesarean section worldwide. Objective: Our study aimed to investigate the demographic and associated factors influencing vaginal birth after one cesarean (VBAC-1) success focusing on variables like pre-pregnancy BMI, diabetes, hypertension, education, and smoking. Study Design and Methods: In this retrospective study, we analyzed 285 cases (81 unsuccessful VBAC-1, 204 successful VBAC-1) from San Juan City Hospital (Puerto Rico) between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020. We used odds ratios and model selection comparison to assess the impact of variables on successful VBAC-1, using a significance threshold of 95% CI. Model selection assessed binomial model combinations using a generalized linear approach to identify key risk factors. Results: Unsuccessful VBAC-1 (a repeat cesarean), was associated with diabetes (OR: 0.376, p = 0.086), hypertension (OR: 0.23, p = 0.006), and university-educated women (OR: 1.372, p = 0.711). High school-educated women had an OR of 3.966 (p = 0.105), while overweight women were 0.481 times more likely to have unsuccessful VBAC-1 (p = 0.041). Significant associations were not found with obesity (OR: 0.574, p = 0.122), underweight/normal (OR: 1.01, p = 0.810), or smoking (OR: 1.227, p = 0.990). Conclusion: Results revealed women with higher education levels, hypertension, or diabetes are less likely to have a successful VBAC-1. Understanding the complex interactions affecting these outcomes is aimed at establishing guidelines for healthcare professionals to conduct systematic risk/benefit assessments. This study lays a foundation for evidence-based practices and policies, offering initial insights into VBAC-1 success factors in Puerto Rico.

Is Induction of Labor with Early Rupture of Membranes Associated with an Increased Rate of Clinical Chorioamnionitis?

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine if early rupture of membranes (ROM) in women undergoing induction of labor (IOL) at term is associated with an increased rate of clinical chorioamnionitis. Study Design: A retrospective cohort study was performed on women undergoing IOL. Early ROM was defined as ROM at a modified Bishop score less than 5, cervical dilation less than 4 cm, or cervical effacement less than 80%. The rate of clinical chorioamnionitis was compared between women with early and late ROM. Results: The rate of clinical chorioamnionitis was 8.6% (24/279). ROM at an effacement of less than 80% was associated with a rate of clinical chorioamnionitis of 15.4% (12/78) compared to 6.0% (12/201) at an effacement of equal to or greater than 80%, p = 0.017. The rate of cesarean delivery was higher for patients with early ROM by any definition: 32% compared to 17.5% by modified Bishop score (p = 0.031), 32.4% versus 18.2% by cervical dilation (p = 0.049), and 33.3% versus 14.9% by cervical effacement (p = 0.001). Conclusions: In patients undergoing IOL, early ROM may be associated with an increased rate of clinical chorioamnionitis when performed at a cervical effacement of less than 80% and an increased rate of cesarean delivery.

Vaginal Birth after a Cesarean Section at Good Shepherd Mission Hospital at Tshikaji in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Background: The success rate of vaginal birth after cesarean section with a single cesarean scar is greater than 50%, the lack of the information about the safety of vaginal birth after cesarean delivery pushes most of obstetricians to increase the num ber of cesarean sections following a previous cesarean section. Guidelines for Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) indicate that TOLAC offers women with no contraindications and one previous transverse low-segment cesarean. The objective of the current study was to study the outcome of trial of labour after caesarean section (TOLAC), the indications for emergency repeat cesarean section and to determine the maternal and fetal prognosis in vaginal birth after caesarian section (VBAC) at Tshikaji Mission Hospital. Patients, Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study of the records of 126 women were selected to undergo the TOLAC in the department of gynecology and obstetrics at the Tshikaji Mission Hospital over the period from January 1st to December 31st, 2021. The data on demography, antenatal care, labour and delivery and outcomes were collected from the maternity unit of this hospital. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 2.0. Results: The TOLAC in 126 studied women. The course of work allowed vaginal delivery 107 parturient women, a success rate of successful VBAC of 85% after the TOLAC. The repeat emergency cesarean section was necessary for delivery in 15% of cases for failed TOLAC. There was no maternal mortality, but we recorded one fetal death or 0.8% of perinatal mortality, 2 cases of cicatricial dehiscence, the incidence of 1.6%. Maternal morbidity after delivery on cicatricial uterus was dominated by postpartum hemorrhages, with 19 cases or 15.1% of cases. Cervical dilatation of more than 3 cm at the time of admission, the parity more than 3 and were the significant factors in favor of a successful VBAC. Birth weight of more than 3500 g, fetal distress and malpresentation were associated with a lower success rate of VBAC. The TOLAC in selected cases has great importance in the present era of the rising rate of primary CS especially in rural areas. Conclusion: Pregnancy on a cicatricial uterus represents a high-risk pregnancy. Trial of VBAC in selected cases has great importance in the present era of the rising rate of primary CS especially in rural areas. There is a significantly high vaginal birth after caesarian section (VBAC) success rate among selected women undergoing trial of scar in Tshikaji Hospital. TOLAC remains the option for childbirth in low resource settings as Kasai region in DRC. Adequate patient education and counselling in addition to appropriate patient selection for TOLAC remain the cornerstone to achieving high VBAC success rate.

Comparative study for success rate of vaginal birth after cesarean section following labor induction by two forms of vaginal dinosprostone: A pilot study

Background: Cesarean delivery has become the most common major surgical procedure in many parts of the world. Induction of labor in women with prior cesarean delivery is an alternative to mitigate the rising cesarean rates. Objectives: To compare the VBAC success rate between two vaginal forms of dinoprostone for labor induction in women with prior cesarean section. Material and Methods: A pilot study was conducted at a large Governmental Hospital, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, including 200 women with prior cesarean section and planned for labor induction. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A (n = 100) received dinoprostone 1.5 mg vaginal tablet. Group B (n = 100) received 10 mg dinoprostone sustained release vaginal pessary. Primary outcome was vaginal delivery rate. Secondary outcomes included maternal and neonatal outcomes. Results: The dinoprostone vaginal tablet and dinoprostone vaginal pessary had a comparable vaginal delivery rate (67% and 64%, respectively;p = 0.78). The median patient satisfaction with the birth process was superior in the dinoprostone vaginal pessary group (p = 0.04). Maternal and neonatal outcomes were similar in both groups. Conclusion: Both forms of dinoprostone were effective methods for labor induction in women with prior cesarean section. However, the patient satisfaction with the birth process was in favor of the dinoprostone sustained release vaginal pessary.

Effect of China's Universal Two-child Policy on the Rate of Cesarean Delivery: A Case Study of a Big Childbirth Center in China

China's universal two child policy was released in October of 2015.How would this new policy influence the rate of overall cesarcan delivery(CD)in China?The objective of this paper is to investigate the trend of overall CD rate with the increase of number of multiparous women based on a big childbirth center of China(a tertiary hospital)in 2016.In this study,22530 cases from the medical record department of a big childbirth center of China from January 1 to December 31 in 2016 were entolled as research objects.Electronic health records of these selected objects were retrieved.According t0 the history of childbirth,the selected cases were divided into primiparous group containing 16340 cases and multiparous group containing 6190 cases.Chi-square test was carried out to compare the rate of CD,neuraxial labor analgesia,maternity insurance between the two groups;1-test was performed to compare the in-hospital days and gestational age at birth between the two groups.Pearson corrclation coefficient was used to evaluate the rclationship among observed monthly rate of multiparas,overall CD rate,and Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery(ERCD)rate.The results showed that the CD rate in multiparous group was 55.46%,which was higher than that in primiparous group(34.66%,P<0.05).The rate of neuraxial labor analgesia in multiparas group was 9.29%,which was lower than that in primiparas group(35.94%,P<0.05).However,the rate of maternity insurance was higher in multiparas group(57.00%)than that in primiparas group(41.08%,P<0.05).The hospital cost and in-hospital days in multiparas group were higher,and the gcstational age at birth in multiparas group was lower than in primiparas group(P<0.05).The overall CD rate slightly dropped in the first 4 months of the year(P<0.05),then increased from 36.27%(April)to 43.21%(Dcember)(P<0.05).The rate of multiparas women and ERCD had the same trend(P<0.05).There were linear correlations among the rate of overall CD,the rate of multiparas women and the rate of ERCD rate(P<0.05).With the opening of China's two-child policy,the increasing rate of overall CD is directly related with the high rate of ERCD.Trials of Labor After Cesarean Section(TOLAC)in safe mode to reduce overall CD rate are warranted in the future.

Factors affecting failed trial of labor and countermeasures:A retrospective analysis

BACKGROUND Vaginal delivery is the ideal mode of delivery for the termination of a pregnancy.However,the cesarean section rate in China is much higher than the published by the World Health Organization in the Lancet in 2010.AIM To retrospectively analyze the factors related to failed trial of labor and the clinical indications for cesarean section conversion,explore how to promote the trial of labor success rate,and determine the feasibility of reducing the rate of conversion to cesarean section.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 9240 maternal women who met vaginal delivery conditions and required a trial of labor from January 2016 to December 2018 at our hospital.Among them,8164 pregnant women who had a successful trial of labor were used as a control group,and 1076 pregnant women who had a failed trial of labor and converted to an emergency cesarean section were used as an observation group.The patients’clinical data during hospitalization were collected for comparative analysis,the related factors of the failed trial of labor were discussed,and reasonable prevention and resolution strategies were proposed to increase the success rate of trial of labor.RESULTS The analysis revealed that advanced age(≥35 years old),macrosomia(≥4000 g),delayed pregnancy(≥41 wk),use of uterine contraction drugs,primipara,and fever during labor were associated with conversion to an emergency cesarean section in the failed trial of labor.Multivariate regression analysis showed that age,gestational age,primipara,use of uterine contraction drugs,fever duringbirth,and newborn weight led to a higher probability of conversion to an emergency cesarean section in the failed trial of labor.The analysis indicated that the following clinical indications were associated with the conversion to cesarean section in the failed trial of labor:Fetal distress(44.3%),social factors(12.8%),malpresentation(face presentation,persistent occipitoposterior position,and persistent occipitotransverse position)(9.4%),and cephalopelvic disproportion(8.9%).CONCLUSION The conversion to emergency cesarean section in failed trial of labor is affected by many factors.Medical staff should take appropriate preventive measures for the main factors,increase the trial of labor success rate,improve the quality of delivery,ensure the safety of mother and child during the perinatal period,and improve the relationship between doctors and patients.

Spontaneous versus Induced Labor Delivery, a Retrospective Analysis

Background: Induction of labor is the stimulation of the uterus to initiate the labor process whether by administering oxytocin, prostaglandin or reputing the membrane [1]. It was realized that the number of induction of labor patients was thought to be increasing in comparison with the spontaneous labor patients. Therefore, the complications of induced labor were higher. A detailed analysis was needed to confirm that. Objective: The aim of the study is to analyze the outcomes between spontaneous versus induced labor. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at our tertiary care university hospital, in the period from December 2015 to December 2016 when 311 women were divided into two groups: group 1, women who had spontaneous labor (n = 106) compared with group 2, women who were labor induced (n = 205). Complications of pregnancy, delivery type, tear, episiotomy, blood transfusion and instruments used were analyzed retrospectively. Results: The mean ± SD of baseline characteristics, like age, height, weight, BMI and hemoglobin level for all study samples was 28.59 ± 5.95 years, 1.58 ± 0.06 m, 71.77 ± 13.42 kg, 28.59 ± 5.89 kg/m2 and 11.08 ± 1.45 g/dl respectively. A statistically significant difference was noticed in the duration of labor between spontaneous and induced labor (95% CI: 9.194 - 152.130;p-value 0.004 and OR: 0.239). There was no significant difference in complications, delivery type (Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD) or other), blood transfusion, and instrument used between women who had spontaneous labor versus induced labor. However, significant differences in tear (95% CI: 4.354 - 0.996;p-value 0.035) and episiotomy (95% CI: 0.928 - 0.224;p-value 0.028) were found between the two groups. In conclusion, the induced labor was found to be associated with high incidence of duration of labor, tear and episiotomy. Patients should always be counseled when there it is an option between the two delivery types.

Effects of two different protocols of oxytocin infusion for labor induction on obstetric outcomes: A cohort study

Objective: Concerns remain about the safety and efficacy of high dose and low dose protocols of oxytocin for labor induction. We have compared 2 regimens of oxytocin induction (low-dose vs high dose) on perinatal outcomes over a 1-year period. Study Design: Included were all women undergoing induction of labor at term with live singleton gestations. Cesarean delivery (CD) and a composite adverse neonatal outcome (5-min Apgar score < 7, umbilical artery pH < 7.10, or need for admission to NICU) were assessed using logistic regression analysis. Admission-to-delivery intervals was compared between the two groups by log-rank test. Results: A total of 544 women fulfilled the study criteria. The two groups were comparable for demographic and obstetric variables. There was no significant association between oxytocin regimen and rates of CD (P = 0.77) or adverse neonatal outcome (P = 0.99) even after controlling for confounders. The admission-to-delivery interval was significantly shorter for the high-dose group than for the low-dose group (median interval = 11.7 vs 14.3 hours, respectively, P = 0.026). Conclusion: Use of a high-dose protocol of oxytocin administration for induction of labor at term is associated with similar rates of cesarean section and adverse neonatal outcome as a low-dose protocol, but with an average of 2.5 hours shorter duration of labor.

Profile of Pregnant Women and Success of the Uterine Test on a Uni or Bi-Scar Uterus at the Maternity Ward of Panzi Hospital, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction: Trial of labor after a previous cesarean section (TOLAC) is a method that requires strict monitoring to decrease the cesarean section (CS) rate and improve the maternal and neonatal prognosis. The objective is to determine the profile and outcome of patients with one and two previous CSs who performed TOLAC at Panzi General Referral Hospital. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study with a prospective collection of data of 111 patients with one and two previous CSs at Panzi Hospital from January 2021 to August 2022. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS version 23 software was used to analyze the collected data. The percentages of categorical variables were summarized in a frequency table. The mean or median with standard deviation was used to summarize quantitative variables. Results: The overall success rate of the TOLAC was 64%, with 63.8% following one previous CS and 64.3% following two CSs. The mean age of the patients was 27.09 years, with an age range of 25 - 34 years. They were mostly pauciparous (52.2%), married (88.3%), with a high school education (60.4%). The inter-delivery interval > 18 months was noted (64.1%) and overweight in 63.9%. More than three antenatal consultations were performed (58.6%). We found a mean gestational age of 38 (34 - 41) weeks. The perinatal mortality rate was 0.9%. However, we did not record any cases of maternal mortality during the study period. Conclusion: TOLAC after one and two previous CS is implemented in the maternity Unit of Panzi Hospital for well-selected patients. In addition, the success rate is similar after TOLAC with an acceptable maternal-neonatal prognosis.

A Check List to Reduce Misuse of Primary Cesarean Sections in Women with a Single Fetus in Cephalic Position

Background: Avoiding primary C-section is the safest and most effective way of decreasing C-section rates. We analyzed circumstances and decisions made among pregnant women without history of C-section and cephalic single fetus (group B), who ended up having a Cesarean birth, to identify opportunities that may optimize the decisions about delivery. Methodology: We evaluated the clinical histories of pregnant women from group B who completed their pregnancies in the Hospital Universitario de Santander (Bucaramanga, Colombia) during 2013. We evaluated the decision moments from admission until birth, including the registry of the reasons for having a C-section, compliance of all the criteria to support the decision and its appropriateness, and how adequate were the procedures done during the induction or augmentation of labor. Results: We evaluated 1320 histories;666 (55.7%) ended by C-Section. In 59.8% of the histories, we identified at least one decision that could have been addressed differently to optimize the delivery type and, potentially, avoid ending in a Cesarean birth. The most frequent opportunities arise due to a lack of clarity in the record of the reason for performing the C-section (70.1%), and inadequate use of labor induction in the patients that had to end their gestation (38.5%). Conclusion: In the Hospital Universitario de Santander during 2013, despite observing a meaningful subregistry of the indication to perform a C-section, we found that in one out of every two patients there are opportunities of improvement in the registry and attention to reduce the high incidence of C-sections in the institution. This analysis allowed us to create a checklist to fill out before making the final decision of performing a Cesarean birth.

What to do when it is breech? A state-of-the-art review on management of breech presentation

Any non-cephalic presentation in a fetus is regarded as malpresentation.The most common malpresentation,breech,contributes to 3%-5%of term pregnancies and is a leading indication for cesarean delivery.Identification of risk factors and a proper physical examination are beneficial;however,ultrasound is the gold standard for the diagnosis of malpresentations.External cephalic version(ECV)refers to a procedure aimed to convert a non-cephalic presenting fetus to cephalic presentation.This procedure is performed manually through the mother’s abdomen by a trained health care provider,to reduce the likelihood of a cesarean section.Studies have reported a version success rate of above 50%by ECV.The main objective of this review is to present a broad perspective on fetal malpresentation,ECV,and delivery of a breech fetus.The focus is to elaborate all clinical scenarios of breech and to provide an evidence-based clinical approach for them.After discussing breech prevalence,risk factors,diagnosis,and management,an updated review of ECV is presented.Moreover,ECV indications/contraindications,alternatives,clinical techniques on how to perform ECV and breech vaginal delivery,and obstetrical considerations for the delivery of malpresentations are thoroughly discussed.

剖宫产后阴道试产在无阴道分娩史妇女早产中的应用

目的探讨剖宫产后阴道试产(TOLAC)在无阴道分娩史的妇女早产中的应用。方法回顾性纳入2018年1月至2022年6月在本院接受TOLAC的无阴道分娩史且因早产住院的116名孕妇。根据TOLAC是否成功将研究对象分为TOLAC成功组(n=89)和TOLAC失败组(n=27)。采用最小绝对收缩和选择算子(LASSO)回归筛选TOLAC成功率相关变量,并构建TOLAC成功率预测模型,采用一致性指数(C-index)对预测模型进行内部验证。结果TOLAC成功组及TOLAC失败组的入院时宫颈扩张、入院时宫颈消失、破膜时间比较差异均有统计学意义(t=3.382、3.377、2.027,P<0.05),两组间的入院时硬膜外镇痛、Bishop评分<4、引产、胎膜早破、催产素给药比例比较差异均有统计学意义(χ^(2)值分别为3.517、8.024、14.111、6.570、4.038,P<0.05)。共纳入9个变量(入院时宫颈扩张、入院时宫颈消失、硬膜外镇痛、Bishop评分<4、引产、胎膜早破、破膜时间、催产素给药、分娩时宫颈扩张)用于LASSO回归筛选TOLAC成功率预测变量。应用列线图显示TOLAC成功率模型的预测因子:入院时宫颈扩张(OR=1.11,95%CI:1.04~1.19,P=0.003),引产(OR=0.89,95%CI:0.79~1.00,P=0.049),催产素给药(OR=0.71,95%CI:0.58~0.88,P=0.002),胎膜早破(OR=3.27,95%CI:2.49~4.45,P<0.001),Bishop评分<4(OR=0.33,95%CI:0.17~0.62,P=0.001)和硬膜外麻醉(OR=2.92,95%CI:1.42~6.48,P=0.005)。内部验证的结果显示以C指数衡量的TOLAC成功率的预测准确性为0.89。结论该模型对无阴道分娩史的早产妇女是否可行剖宫产后阴道试产的评估,有一定指导意义。

硬膜外分娩镇痛相关发热对产妇分娩方式和助产方式的影响

目的研究硬膜外分娩镇痛引起的发热对产科分娩方式和助产方式的影响。方法对2020年1-6月于济宁医学院附属医院接受硬膜外分娩镇痛的孕妇病例进行回顾性队列研究。孕妇行硬膜外分娩镇痛后,根据有无发热将其分为发热组和非发热组。研究主要结局是硬膜外分娩镇痛相关发热对产科分娩方式,助产方式的影响,次要结局是抗生素使用情况以及新生儿因呼吸窘迫综合征或脓毒症收入重症医学病房(intensive care unit,ICU)的发生情况。结果本研究开始纳入856例孕妇,最终574例孕妇符合标准并对其临床资料进行了分析,其中硬膜外分娩镇痛相关发热128例(发热组),未发热446例(未发热组)。发热组剖宫产发生率为16.4%,未发热组剖宫产发生率7.3%,二者差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。抗生素使用情况在发热组12.5%,未发热组2.2%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.001)。两组经阴分娩产妇之间助产、侧切以及新生儿因呼吸窘迫综合征或脓毒血症入ICU差异没有统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论硬膜外分娩镇痛引起的非感染性发热会增加产妇剖宫产发生率以及孕妇围产期抗生素使用率,但对于经阴助产需求以及新生儿因呼吸窘迫综合征或脓毒血症入ICU情况影响差异无统计学意义。

剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠行阴道试产的临床可行性分析

目的 研究剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠行阴道试产的临床可行性。方法 选择剖宫产术后再次妊娠行阴道试产的66例产妇作为瘢痕组,另选择同期非瘢痕子宫妊娠行阴道试产的66例产妇作为非瘢痕组。比较两组阴道试产结果,阴道试产成功产妇产程,产后出血量、住院时间及产后胎盘残留发生情况,不良妊娠结局发生情况,新生儿Apgar评分。结果 瘢痕组与非瘢痕组的阴道试产成功率(78.79%VS 84.85%)、转剖宫产率(21.21%VS 15.15%)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组阴道试产成功产妇第一、二、三产程及总产程时间与非瘢痕组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组产后出血量(210.28±56.36)ml、住院时间(3.69±1.62)d和产后胎盘残留发生率12.12%与非瘢痕组的(205.17±49.69)ml、(3.71±1.59)d、7.58%(5/66)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组不良妊娠结局发生率(13.64%)与非瘢痕组(10.61%)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕组出生后1、5、10 min的新生儿Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组新生儿预后良好,无转入新生儿科记录。结论 剖宫产术后瘢痕子宫再次妊娠产妇的阴道试产成功率与非瘢痕子宫妊娠产妇基本一致,且未增加产程时间及产后出血量,不良妊娠结局发生率无明显升高,临床应用安全性可靠,证实该类产妇经阴道分娩的可行性较强,对提升阴道分娩率及降低剖宫产率具有重要应用价值。

多元共享决策模式对瘢痕子宫再次妊娠分娩方式的影响

目的探究决策辅助手册联合在线分娩决策支持的多元共享决策模式对瘢痕子宫再次妊娠女性分娩方式的影响。方法选取2019年9月至2022年10月在某三甲医院产检的94例瘢痕子宫再次妊娠女性为研究对象,采用随机数字表法分为观察组与对照组。对照组接受常规孕期宣教,观察组在常规孕期宣教的基础上接受多元共享决策干预。分别对两组分娩决策冲突程度、分娩方式偏好、分娩后决策后悔程度和最终分娩方式进行比较。结果观察组在接受多元共享决策干预后,决策冲突量表得分降低(P<0.001),在分娩方式偏好调查中表示“不确定”的人数减少,选择经阴道生产的人数增加;最终观察组孕妇行剖宫产者30人(68.2%),阴道分娩者14人(31.8%);观察组孕妇对本次分娩决策后悔程度低于对照组(P<0.001)。结论对瘢痕子宫再次妊娠女性开展多元共享决策可降低其决策冲突程度、增强阴道试产意愿并帮助其做出理性科学的分娩决策。

新产程标准下阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的影响因素分析及风险预测模型构建

目的分析新产程标准下阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的影响因素,构建风险预测的列线图模型。方法选取2021年1月1日至12月31日在南京医科大学附属泰州人民医院产科阴道试产的1888例产妇作为研究对象,依据是否发生阴道试产失败中转剖宫产将产妇分为中转剖宫产组(352例)与阴道分娩组(1536例),收集并比较两组产妇的临床资料。采用多因素Logistic回归模型分析阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的影响因素,建立列线图模型,并绘制受试者工作特征曲线及校准曲线对该模型进行验证。结果阴道分娩组与中转剖宫产组产次、身高、孕前体质量指数(BMI)、住院时间、胎儿腹围、孕妇焦虑评分、妊娠压力评分、人工破膜、无痛分娩、导乐分娩、妊娠期高血压疾病、接受辅助生殖技术、巨大儿、羊水过多、胎膜早破、缩宫素引产、水囊引产、胎心监护分类为Ⅱ类方面比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。产次≥1次、身高高、人工破膜、无痛分娩、导乐分娩是阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的独立保护因素(P<0.05);妊娠期高血压疾病、巨大儿、羊水过多、孕前BMI升高、住院时间延长、胎膜早破、缩宫素引产、水囊引产、胎心监护分类为Ⅱ类、胎儿腹围增加、孕妇焦虑评分升高和妊娠压力评分升高是阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。阴道试产失败中转剖宫产预测模型的曲线下面积为0.90。当列线图总分≥275.60分时,预测阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的灵敏度为84.4%,特异度为79.0%。结论新产程标准下阴道试产失败中转剖宫产风险预测模型有较高的准确率,可以应用并降低阴道试产失败中转剖宫产的风险,提高产妇和新生儿的安全性。

肥胖孕妇阴道试产失败中转剖宫产预测模型的建立

目的筛选肥胖孕妇阴道试产失败中转剖宫产(简称“中转剖”)的影响因素,构建预测模型。方法回顾性分析厦门大学附属妇女儿童医院2020年1月至2021年12月收治的164例肥胖孕妇为研究对象。采用单因素分析、多因素logistic回归分析筛选中转剖的影响因素,建立预测模型。利用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线和Hosmer-Lemeshow检验模型预测性能。结果20.12%肥胖产妇发生中转剖。单因素分析表明,妊娠前身体质量指数(BMI)、临产前BMI、孕次、产次、缩宫素引产、胎儿宫内窘迫、巨大儿与中转剖有关(P<0.05)。多因素logistic回归分析表明临产前BMI、胎儿宫内窘迫是中转剖的独立危险因素(P<0.05),产次是保护因素(P<0.05)。曲线下面积(AUC)为0.797,95%CI为(0.760~0.888),有良好预测价值。通过HosmerLemeshow拟合优度检验结果显示模型的拟合程度较好(P>0.05)。结论本研究构建的预测模型具有一定的临床实用性,可为临床医护人员指导产妇选择恰当的分娩方式提供依据。

产时Ⅱ度及以上会阴裂伤风险预测模型的构建和验证

目的 构建产时Ⅱ度及以上会阴裂伤风险预测随机森林算法模型,并初步评价模型的预测性能。方法 采用方便抽样法,选取经阴道分娩的1 366例产妇为研究对象,将其按照7∶3的比例随机分为训练集和验证集。采用LASSO回归分析筛选产时Ⅱ度及以上会阴裂伤的风险因素,采用随机森林算法构建预测模型,计算ROC曲线下面积、预测准确率、灵敏度和特异度等评价模型的性能。结果 共计8个预测因子被纳入随机森林模型中,分别为孕前BMI、孕期体质量增加、初产妇、剖宫产史、硬膜外麻醉、催产、引产和胎儿估计体质量,其中胎儿估计体质量对产时Ⅱ度及以上会阴裂伤的影响最大,其次是初产妇和催产。随机森林模型在验证集中的ROC曲线下面积为0.698(95%CI:0.645~0.751),预测准确率为80.0%(95%CI:75.8%~83.8%),灵敏度和特异度分别为50.5%和89.1%。结论 基于随机森林算法构建的产时Ⅱ度及以上会阴裂伤风险预测模型具有一定的预测价值,但预测性能仍有待提高。

43例子宫破裂的临床分析

目的:探讨子宫破裂产妇的临床特点和妊娠结局。方法:回顾性分析2016年12月-2022年12月在南京医科大学附属妇产医院分娩的43例子宫破裂产妇的临床资料,按照是否有子宫手术史,分为瘢痕子宫组和非瘢痕子宫组,比较其临床特点和妊娠结局,并对20例经阴道试产发生子宫破裂产妇的产时情况进行分析。结果:43例子宫破裂产妇中瘢痕子宫33例,非瘢痕子宫10例;与瘢痕子宫组相比,非瘢痕子宫组术中出血量≥1000 mL的比例(P<0.001)、累积出血量≥1000 mL的比例(P=0.003)更高,输血率更高(P=0.012)。43例子宫破裂中预期剖宫产23例,余20例阴道试产者中产后发现子宫破裂组(13例)与产时发现子宫破裂组(7例)相比,产后发现子宫破裂组中完全性子宫破裂占比明显增加(P=0.044),输血率显著增加(P<0.001),两组相比差异有统计学意义。此外,与产后发现子宫破裂组相比,产时发现子宫破裂组中羊水异常比例和胎心改变比例增高,虽差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),但仍需引起临床高度重视。结论:非瘢痕子宫发生子宫破裂时出血量更多,阴道试产者于产后发现子宫破裂的并发症更严重,分娩前后应密切注意羊水、胎心、生命体征等情况,及时发现子宫破裂,降低母儿不良妊娠结局的发生率。