The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialNoninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is one of the main causes of mortality in premature neonates. Treatment of these neonates with invasive mechanical ventilation has side effects such as chronic pulmonary diseases. Noninvasive ventilation, such as nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) and nasal high-frequency oscillation ventilation (NHFOV), has shown to reduce the burden of chronic lung disease. ⋯ There were no significant differences between NHFOV (6.5%) and NCPAP (14.1%) groups in terms of rates of primary consequences (p = .13). However, the duration of noninvasive ventilation in NHFOV was significantly less than that of NCPAP group (p = .01). Conclusion: In our study group, preterm infants from 28 to 34 weeks of GA, NHFOV did not reduce the need for mechanical ventilation during the first 72 h after birth compared to NCPAP; however, the duration of noninvasive ventilation in the NHFOV group was significantly shorter.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2020
Mother-to-infant bonding failure and intimate partner violence during pregnancy as risk factors for father-to-infant bonding failure at 1 month postpartum: an adjunct study of the Japan Environment and Children's Study.
Objective: To survey the frequency and risk factors for father-to-infant lack of affection (LA) and anger/rejection (AR) bonding failure at 1 month postpartum. Material and methods: The study participants enrolled in the prospective birth cohort study of an adjunct study of the Japan Environment & Children's Study. Bonding failure, psychological distress during pregnancy and postnatal depression symptoms were evaluated using the Japanese version of the Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS-J), the Kessler 6-item (K6) psychological distress scale and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS-J). ⋯ Conclusion: Father-to-infant lack of affection bonding failure was associated with mother-to-infant lack of affection bonding failure, mental IPV against mother during pregnancy, maternal psychological distress during pregnancy, paternal postpartum depression symptoms, and history of paternal mental health disorders. Father-to-infant anger/rejection bonding failure was associated with mother-to-infant anger/rejection bonding failure, physical IPV against mother during pregnancy, paternal psychological distress during pregnancy, and paternal postpartum depression symptoms. Since bonding failure is a risk factor for infant maltreatment, further investigations are recommended to fully assess these associations to resolve parent perinatal mental health issues for preventing father-to-infant bonding failure.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2020
Case ReportsBrainstem gliomas in pregnancy: a systematic review†.
Introduction: Although brainstem gliomas are a rare group of neoplasias, when they affect pregnant women, there can be challenges with diagnosis and management. This study describes a case of brainstem glioma diagnosed in pregnancy and systematically reviews the literature on brainstem gliomas in pregnancy to provide guidance for management. Material and methods: We searched five databases from inception until October 2016 using subject headings and keywords related to pregnancy and brainstem glioma, and included original research articles that described pregnancy outcomes in women with brainstem glioma. ⋯ Pregnancy outcomes are favorable although there is a risk of preterm birth. Key messageBrainstem gliomas are associated with high maternal mortality and timely diagnosis using magnetic resonance imaging and treatment including surgical resection and radiation therapy should not be delayed during pregnancy. Pregnancy outcomes are generally favorable except for risk of preterm birth.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2020
Observational StudyEvaluation of additive effect of quantitative fetal fibronectin to cervical length for prediction of spontaneous preterm birth among asymptomatic high-risk women.
Objective: To determine if quantitative fetal fibronectin (qFFN) in addition to transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) cervical length (CL) measurement between 180/7 and 236/7 weeks would be predictive of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) at <350/7 weeks among asymptomatic high-risk women as defined by those with prior sPTB > 200/7 weeks. Material and methods: A prospective observational study of asymptomatic women with singleton gestations between 180/7 and 236/7weeks and one or more prior SPTB was performed. Women at their anatomy scan who opted into universal CL screening were enrolled. ⋯ Conclusion: In women with singleton gestations with prior SPTB, qFFN can be used as an adjunct to triage patients who are found to have a shortened cervix. Sensitivity and NPVs improved with the addition of qFFN to TVU CL screening alone in women with singleton gestations with prior SPTB. However, specificity and PPVs decreased.
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J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med. · Aug 2020
Comparative StudyComparison of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Whooley questions in screening for postpartum depression in Japan.
Objective: We examined the clinical utility of the Whooley questions in comparison with that of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) in Japan. Methods: We carried out mental health screening of all postnatal mothers (n = 258) who gave birth to singleton babies at term attending our hospital using the EPDS and the Whooley questions. For the EPDS, scores were calculated, and a score of nine points or more was regarded as "positive screening" according to the results of previous observations in Japan. ⋯ The difference in the sensitivity and positive predictive value of the two tools did not reach significance (p = .09 and .45, respectively). Conclusions: There were no significant differences in accuracy on comparing the two screening tools. We should examine how to use the two tools according to the regional support systems.