Abstract Introduction: México has a high rate of teenage pregnancy, which symbolizes a risk to the health and socio-economic development of this group. The prevention of a second pregnancy at this stage is relevant to improve quality of life. Objective: To explore the social representations of prenatal contraceptive counseling based on the experiences and expectations of pregnant adolescents and health providers in a second level care hospital. Methodology: Qualitative study based on Serge Moscovici’s Social Representations Theory with ten primiparous adolescents in any quarter of pregnancy and seven health providers, adolescents without pregnancy condition were excluded. We used semi-structured interviews recorded and analyzed in their integrity through fluctuating reading by two researchers, the discourse of the proposed thematic axes was contrasted. Integrity, confidentiality, and autonomy were respected. Results: The realities represented by adolescents showed a need for knowledge, values, respect, kindness, and patience. Providers evoked paternalistic counseling, but with recognition of focused counseling and reproductive rights. Conclusion: More participants stated that the ideal time to receive counseling is during pregnancy, since pregnant adolescents expressed the need to receive information and have more time lapse between their pregnancies. The expectations of the Prenatal Contraceptive Counseling (CAP by its acronym in Spanish) differed in terms of values to give rise to a paternalistic attitude on the part of the health provider and the preference of adolescents for counseling based on respect, honesty, and trust, among others.

Abstrato Introdução: O México tem um alto índice de gravidez na adolescência, o que simboliza um risco para a saúde e o desenvolvimento socioeconômico desse grupo. A prevenção de uma segunda gravidez nesta fase é relevante para melhorar sua qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Explorar as representações sociais do aconselhamento contraceptivo pré-natal a partir das experiências e expectativas de gestantes adolescentes e profissionais de saúde em um segundo nível de atenção hospitalar. Metodologia: Estudo qualitativo baseado na Teoria das Representações Sociais de Serge Moscovici com dez adolescentes primíparas em qualquer trimestre da gravidez e sete profissionais de saúde; foram excluídas as adolescentes sem condições de gravidez. Foram utilizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas gravadas e analisadas em sua integridade por meio da leitura flutuante de dois pesquisadores, contrastando o discurso dos eixos temáticos propostos. Integridade, confidencialidade e autonomia foram respeitadas. Resultados: As realidades representadas pelos adolescentes mostraram necessidade de conhecimento, valores, respeito, gentileza e paciência. Os prestadores evocaram aconselhamento paternalista, más com reconhecimento de aconselhamento focado e direitos reprodutivos. Conclusão: Um número maior de participantes afirmou que o momento ideal para receber aconselhamento é durante a gravidez, pois as adolescentes grávidas expressaram a necessidade de receber informações e de ter mais tempo entre as gestações. As expectativas da aconselhamento contraceptivo pré-natal (CAP, na sigla em espanhol) diferiram quanto aos valores para dar lugar a uma atitude paternalista por parte do provedor de saúde e a preferência das adolescentes por uma assessoria baseada no respeito, honestidade, confiança, entre outros

Resumen Introducción: México presenta una tasa elevada de embarazo adolescente lo que simboliza un riesgo a la salud y desarrollo socioeconómico de este grupo. La prevención de un segundo embarazo en esta etapa es relevante para mejorar su calidad de vida. Objetivo: Explorar las representaciones sociales de la consejería anticonceptiva prenatal a partir de las experiencias y expectativas de adolescentes gestantes y proveedores de salud en un hospital de segundo nivel de atención. Metodología: Estudio cualitativo basado en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales de Serge Moscovici con diez adolescentes primíparas en cualquier trimestre de embarazo y siete proveedores de salud, se excluyeron adolescentes sin condición de embarazo. Se utilizó entrevista semiestructurada grabadas y analizadas en su integridad mediante lectura fluctuante realizada por dos investigadores, se contrastó el discurso de los ejes temáticos propuesto. Se respetó la integridad, confidencialidad y autonomía. Resultados: Las realidades representadas por las adolescentes mostraron necesidad de conocimientos, valores, respeto, amabilidad y paciencia. Los proveedores evocaron una consejería paternalista, pero con reconocimiento de una consejería focalizada y derechos reproductivos. Conclusión: Las experiencias similares de los participantes fueron que el momento ideal para recibir la consejería es durante el embarazo, en virtud de que las adolescentes embarazadas manifestaron necesidad de recibir información y espaciar sus embarazos. Las expectativas de la consejería anticonceptiva prenatal difirieron en los valores para dar lugar a una actitud paternalista por parte del proveedor de salud y la preferencia de las adolescentes por una consejería basada en el respeto, honestidad, confianza, entre otros.

Abstract Introduction: Almost 800 female deaths occur daily due to preventable causes associated with complications during or after pregnancy or childbirth, equivalent to two maternal deaths per minute. Objective: To develop a nursing care process for a pregnant woman who suffered from hyperthyroidism using diagnostic taxonomies, results and nursing interventions with a focus on Orem's theory. Methodology: Case study of a pregnant woman treated in a second level care hospital, the Orem assessment guide was used, developing the stages: assessment, diagnosis, planning, execution and evaluation, individualized care plans were designed and executed. Privacy was protected by omitting identity, respecting the rights and well-being of the participant. Results: The risk conditioning factor that compromised the health of the mother-child binomial gave way to care planning aimed at the process of ineffective motherhood and ineffective self-management of health, establishing interventions such as high-risk pregnancy care and teaching the process of illness and prescribed medications, an improvement was obtained in the patient's health status, which allowed her discharge and adequate management of the high-risk pregnancy. Conclusion: The nursing care process exposed the context in which the pregnant woman with known uncontrolled pathology is admitted, which compromised maternal-fetal well-being. Nursing education is required to promote preconception maternal health for future pregnancies.

Abstrato Introdução: Quase 800 mortes femininas ocorrem diariamente por causas evitáveis associadas a complicações durante ou após a gravidez ou o parto, o equivalente a duas mortes maternas por minuto. Objetivo: Desenvolver um processo de cuidado de enfermagem a uma gestante portadora de hipertireoidismo utilizando taxonomias diagnósticas, resultados e intervenções de enfermagem com enfoque na teoria de Orem. Metodologia: Estudo de caso de uma gestante atendida em um hospital de atenção secundária, utilizou-se o guia de avaliação de Orem, desenvolvendo as etapas: avaliação, diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, foram desenhados e executados planos de cuidados individualizados. A privacidade foi protegida pela omissão da identidade, respeitando os direitos e o bem-estar do participante. Resultados: O fator condicionante de risco que comprometia a saúde do binômio mãe-filho deu lugar ao planejamento do cuidado voltado ao processo de maternidade ineficaz e à autogestão ineficaz da saúde, estabelecendo intervenções como o cuidado à gravidez de alto risco e ensinando o processo e medicamentos prescritos, houve uma melhora no estado de saúde da paciente, o que permitiu sua alta e o gerenciamento adequado da gravidez de alto risco. Conclusão: O processo de cuidado de enfermagem expôs o contexto em que a gestante com patologia conhecida não controlada é internada, o que compromete o bem-estar materno-fetal. A educação em enfermagem é necessária para promover a saúde materna pré-concepcional em futuras gestações.

Resumen Introducción: Casi 800 muertes de mujeres en forma diaria ocurren por causas prevenibles asociadas a complicaciones durante o después del embarazo o el parto, equivaliendo dos muertes maternas por minuto. Objetivo: Desarrollar un proceso de atención de enfermería a gestante que cursó con hipertiroidismo empleando las taxonomías diagnósticas, resultados e intervenciones de enfermería con enfoque de la teoría de Orem. Metodología: Estudio de caso a mujer gestante atendida en hospital de segundo nivel de atención, se empleó la guía de valoración de Orem desarrollando las etapas: valoración, diagnóstico, planeación, ejecución y evaluación, se diseñaron y ejecutaron planes de cuidados individualizados. Se protegió la privacidad omitiendo identidad, respetando los derechos y bienestar de la participante. Resultados: El factor condicionante de riesgo que comprometía la salud del binomio madre-hijo, dio paso a la planificación del cuidado encaminado al proceso de maternidad ineficaz y autogestión ineficaz de la salud, estableciendo intervenciones como cuidados del embarazo de alto riesgo y enseñanza del proceso de enfermedad y medicamentos prescritos, se obtuvo mejora en el estado de salud de la paciente, lo que permitió su alta y un adecuado manejo del embarazo de alto riesgo. Conclusión: El proceso de atención de enfermería expuso el contexto en el que ingresa la mujer gestante con patología conocida no controlada, lo que comprometía el bienestar materno-fetal. Se requiere educación por parte de enfermería para fomentar la salud materna preconcepcional para futuros embarazos.

BACKGROUND. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the health sector globally and in South Africa (SA). OBJECTIVE. To review the effects of COVID-19 on maternal, perinatal and reproductive health outcomes and service utilisation in SA. METHODS. Three routine national data collection systems were sourced: the District Health Information System, the Saving Mothers reports of the National Committee on Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths and the Saving Babies reports from the National Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Committee using data from the Perinatal Problem Identification Program. RESULTS. There were 35% and 8% increases in maternal and stillbirth mortality rates, respectively, in 2020 and 2021, which correlated with the COVID-19 waves. However, in 2022, rates returned to pre-COVID levels. Antenatal visits and facility births showed little change, but there was a shift to more rural provinces. The use of oral and injectable contraceptives and termination of pregnancy services decreased markedly in 2020 and 2021, with a sustained shift to long-acting reversible contraceptives. The increase in maternal deaths was predominantly due to COVID-19 respiratory complications, but also an increase in obstetric haemorrhage. Stillbirths increased significantly (10%) for birthweights between 2 000 g and 2 499 g, categorised mostly as unexplained stillbirths or preterm labour, but no increase in neonatal deaths was observed. Administrative avoidable factors increased by 24% in the 2020 - 2022 triennium, but there was no increase in patient/community level or healthcare provider-related avoidable factors during the pandemic years. CONCLUSION. COVID-19 caused a marked increase in maternal death and stillbirth rates in 2020 and 2021 due to both direct effects of the virus and indirect effects on functioning of the health system. The continued, although modified, health-seeking behaviour of women and the rapid return to pre-COVID-19 mortality rates demonstrates enormous resilience in women and the health system.

RESUMEN Introducción: La sífilis en embarazadas, sigue siendo un gran problema de salud pública en todo el mundo, y en Paraguay, no es la excepción. La sífilis congénita puede provocar abortos, muertes fetales y neonatales, peso bajo al nacer, prematuridad y otras anomalías congénitas, el conocimiento general de la población en edad fértil es fundamental. Objetivo: Analizar los conocimientos y prácticas sobre sífilis materna y sífilis congénita en adolescentes embarazadas en un Hospital General de Paraguay. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo, fenomenológico descriptivo. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó la entrevista, simple que fue grabada con previa autorización del participante, la conclusión y recomendación serán entregados a la institución y a las adolescentes embarazadas. Resultados: Participaron diez adolescentes, en su mayoría de 19 años de edad, cinco conocen que la sífilis se transmite a través de las relaciones sexuales, sin embargo, desconocen acerca de cómo se transmite la sífilis congénita. Cinco de las adolescentes menciona haber iniciado las relaciones sexuales a los 16 años. Dos adolescentes a los 15 años, dos a los 14 años y una a los 17 años, nueve de las adolescentes embarazadas mencionan acudir a sus controles prenatales de forma periódica. Dos aún no se han realizado el test de VDRL. Discusión: Se concluye en cuanto al conocimiento, que solo cinco de diez adolescentes conocen acerca de la sífilis, sin embargo, no conocen sobre la sífilis congénita. En cuanto a las prácticas preventivas, 10 acuden de forma periódica a sus controles prenatales.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Syphilis in pregnant women continues to be a major public health problem throughout the world, and in Paraguay, it is no exception. Congenital syphilis can cause abortions, fetal and neonatal deaths, low birth weight, prematurity, and other congenital anomalies; general knowledge of the population of childbearing age is essential. Objective: To analyze the knowledge and practices about maternal syphilis and congenital syphilis in pregnant adolescents in a General Hospital in Paraguay. Methodology: A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological study was carried out. A simple interview was used to collect data, which was recorded with prior authorization from the participant. The conclusion and recommendation will be delivered to the institution and to the pregnant adolescents. Results: Ten adolescents participated, mostly 19 years of age, five know that syphilis is transmitted through sexual relations, however, they do not know how congenital syphilis is transmitted. Five of the adolescent’s mention having started sexual relations at the age of 16. Two adolescents at 15 years old, two at 14 years old and one at 17 years old, nine of the pregnant adolescent’s mention attending their prenatal check-ups periodically. Two have not yet been tested for VDRL. Discussion: It is concluded in terms of knowledge that only five out of ten adolescents know about syphilis; however, they do not know about congenital syphilis. Regarding preventive practices, 10 attend their prenatal check-ups periodically.

RESUMEN Introducción: El herpes connatal es una entidad infrecuente asociada a elevada morbimortalidad. La probabilidad de transmisión al recién nacido va de 5% al 85%. El diagnóstico se dificulta por falta de clínica, serología no confiable y por la no disponibilidad de PCR en los servicios públicos de países en vías de desarrollo. La IgM en gestantes podría ser utilizada como un marcador de sospecha para evaluar al neonato. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los recién nacidos, hijos de gestantes con IgM positiva para HVS 1-2 y la frecuencia de encefalitis en los infantes. Materiales y métodos : Estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo, realizado de mayo de 2020 a octubre de 2021. Se incluyeron recién nacidos (RN) de madres con IgM positiva para Herpes Virus Simplex (HVS) a partir de la segunda mitad del embarazo. En el RN se realizó serología IgG e IgM, y además, PCR- RT para HVS 1-2 en sangre y/o LCR, excluyéndose los nacidos en otras maternidades y/o sin datos de serología materna. Resultados: 36 pacientes. Edad materna 28 años (DS + 4), 5% con antecedentes de HVS, 61% cesárea. 36% prematuros, 13% RCIU. Síntomas agudos en el RN 22%. De ellos, 19% plaquetopenia, 44% alteración de GOT. 63% PCR HVS en sangre y 44% en LCR. Se encontró hemorragia, hidrocefalia, leucomalacia en 27%. No se encontró diferencias en la expresión clínica por tipo de parto. Conclusiones: Los RN hijos de gestantes con IgM positiva para VHS desde la segunda mitad del embarazo o periparto, presentaron infección por VHS determinada por PCR en sangre o LCR, independiente de la vía del parto. El diagnóstico serológico en embarazadas permite la pesquisa, diagnóstico y tratamiento temprano del RN.

ABSTRACT Introduction: neonatal herpes is a rare entity associated with high morbidity and mortality. The probability of transmission to the newborn ranges from 5% to 85%. The diagnosis is difficult due to the lack of clinical signs, unreliable serology and the non-availability of PCR in public services in developing countries. IgM in pregnant women could be used as a suspected marker to evaluate the neonate. Objective: To characterize newborn children of pregnant women with positive IgM for HSV 1-2 and the prevalence of encephalitis in infants. Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive, prospective study, carried out from May 2020 to October 2021. Newborns (NB) of mothers with positive IgM for Herpes Virus Simplex (HSV) from the second half of pregnancy were included. In newborns, IgG and IgM were performed, and in addition, PCR-RT for HSV 1-2 in blood and/or CSF, excluding those born in other hospitales and/or without maternal serology data. Results: We included 36 patients. Maternal age was 28 years (DS + 4), 5% with a history of HSV. 61% were delivered via cesarean section, 36% were premature, 13% had IUGR. 22% of the newborns had acute symptoms. 19% had thrombocytopenia, 44% had GOT alteration. 63% were PCR positive for HSV in serum and 44% were CSF-positive. Hemorrhage, hydrocephalus and leukomalacia were found in 27%. No differences were found in clinical expression by type of delivery. Conclusions: Newborns born to pregnant women with positive IgM for HSV from the second half of pregnancy or peripartum, presented HSV infection as determined by PCR in blood or CSF, regardless of the route of delivery. Serological diagnosis in pregnant women allows early screening, diagnosis and treatment of the NB.

RESUMEN Introducción: El abdomen agudo gineco-obstétrico es uno de los problemas más desafiantes en la práctica médica y en algunas situaciones pone en peligro la vida de las pacientes. Objetivo: Determinar las características del abdomen agudo quirúrgico gineco-obstétrico en el Hospital Regional de Ciudad del Este durante el periodo 2015 al 2020. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo, con muestreo no probabilístico; que incluyó pacientes con cuadro de abdomen agudo quirúrgico que ingresaron al servicio de gineco-obstetricia durante el periodo comprendido desde 1 de octubre del año 2015 hasta 30 de setiembre del año 2020. Datos sociodemográficos, causas gineco-obstétricas, diagnósticos etiológicos, complicaciones, condiciones al egreso se tuvieron en cuenta. Los datos fueron analizados en el software Stata 12.0®. Resultados: Se estudiaron a 375 pacientes, 55% presentan edades comprendidas entre 20 a 35 años y procedente de zona urbana en un 84%. Se evidenciaron que el 51% fueron de causa obstétrica, el 40% ginecológico y el 9% de causas no gineco-obstétricas. El embarazo ectópico complicado fue del 46% de los casos. El 38% de las complicaciones presentaron sepsis y el 35% shock hipovolémico. Las complicaciones quirúrgicas en el puerperio se registraron que la endometritis/peritonitis fue del 47% y dehiscencia de histerorrafia/absceso de pared con 33%. El 7% de las pacientes fueron derivadas a unidad de cuidados intensivos. Conclusión: El abdomen agudo quirúrgico gineco-obstétrico es más frecuente en edades medias, predomina las causas obstétricas. De entre las etiologías, el embarazo ectópico es la más frecuente. Entre las causas obstétricas de las gestantes con fetos viables sigue siendo la apendicitis aguda. El cuadro séptico y el shock hipovolémico predominan entre las complicaciones. En el puerperio la endometritis y peritonitis. Y, por último, se registraron un porcentaje considerado de requerimiento de cuidados intensivos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The acute gynecological-obstetric abdomen is one of the most challenging problems in medical practice and in some situations it endangers the lives of patients. Objective: Determine the characteristics of the gynecological-obstetric surgical acute abdomen at the Ciudad del Este Regional Hospital during the period 2015 to 2020. Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive, retrospective study, with non-probabilistic sampling. All patients with acute surgical abdomen who were admitted to the gynecology-obstetrics service were studied during the period from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2020. The data were analyzed in the Stata 12.0® software. Results: 375 patients were studied, of which 51% had obstetric causes, 40% had gynecological causes, and 9% had non-gynecological-obstetric causes. It was evident that 55% were between 20 and 35 years old, with 84% coming from urban areas. Complicated ectopic pregnancy was 46% of cases. 38% of the complications presented sepsis and 35% hypovolemic shock. Surgical complications in the puerperium were recorded: Endometritis/peritonitis was 47% and hysterography/wall abscess dehiscence was 33%. 7% of the patients were referred to the intensive care unit. Conclusion: Obstetric-gynecological surgical acute abdomen is more common in middle ages, obstetric causes predominate. Among the etiologies, ectopic pregnancy is the most common. Acute appendicitis continues to be among the obstetric causes of pregnant women with viable fetuses. Septic symptoms and hypovolemic shock predominate among the complications. In the puerperium, endometritis and peritonitis. And finally, a percentage considered to require intensive care was recorded.

Abstract Introduction: Preeclampsia is a multisystem affectation that contributes to maternal morbidity and mortality along with important fetal complications. Since it has been observed that the consumption of fruits and vegetables has a beneficial effect in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, the consumption of these foods could also reduce the risk and development of preeclampsia in pregnant women. Objective: To analyze the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on the risk of development of preeclampsia in pregnant women. Methodology: A systematic review has been carried out following the PRISMA methodology. The databases used were Scopus, Pubmed and Web of Science. Articles published in the last five years, written in English or Spanish and with free access have been included. Methodological quality was assessed using the STROBE and MINCIR scales. Results: There have been selected nine articles to provide a response to the proposed objective. The percentage of pregnant women with a dietary pattern based on fruits and vegetables who develop preeclampsia is relatively low, ranging between 7 and 8.8%. Likewise, most of the selected studies show that the intake of fruits and vegetables has a protective effect on the development of preeclampsia and that this protective effect is directly proportional to the number of servings consumed of these foods. Conclusions: The literature available to analyze the impact that fruit and vegetable consumption has on the risk and development of preeclampsia is very limited. Therefore, more research on this topic is urged to provide more robust results.

Resumen Introducción: La preeclampsia es una afectación multisistémica que contribuye a la morbilidad y mortalidad materna junto con importantes complicaciones fetales. Dado que se ha observado que el consumo de frutas y vegetales posee un efecto beneficioso en la reducción del riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, el consumo de estos alimentos también podría reducir el riesgo de desarrollo de preeclampsia en la mujer embarazada. Objetivo: Analizar el impacto del consumo de frutas y vegetales en el riesgo de desarrollo de preeclampsia en la mujer embarazada. Metodología: Se ha realizado una revisión sistemática siguiendo la metodología PRISMA. Las bases de datos utilizadas fueron Scopus, Pubmed y Web of Science. Se han incluido artículos publicados en los últimos cinco años, escritos en inglés o español y de acceso gratuito. La calidad metodológica se evaluó mediante la escala de STROBE y MINCIR. Resultados: Se han seleccionado nueve artículos para dar respuesta al objetivo planteado. El porcentaje de gestantes con un patrón dietético basado en frutas y vegetales que desarrolla preeclampsia es relativamente bajo, oscilando entre el 7 y el 8,8%. Así mismo, la mayoría de los estudios seleccionados muestran que la ingesta de frutas y vegetales tiene un efecto protector en el desarrollo de preeclampsia y, que este efecto protector es directamente proporcional al número de raciones consumidas de estos alimentos. Conclusiones: La literatura disponible para analizar el impacto que tiene el consumo de frutas y vegetales en el riesgo de desarrollo de preeclampsia es muy limitada. Por ello, se insta a realizar más investigaciones sobre este tema para poder aportar unos resultados más robustos.

Resumen Se evaluó la percepción sobre las barreras para el acceso al control prenatal (ACP) de las embarazadas atendidas en el Centro de Salud Tipo C Dr. Arnaldo Calderón de Tosagua, Manabí, Ecuador, durante marzo-agosto 2023. Se realizó una investigación observacional, descriptiva de corte transversal. La mayoría de las embarazadas era de procedencia rural (77,78 %), tenía un nivel de escolaridad secundaria (37,91 %) y trabajaba (47,71 %). El 83,01 % de las embarazadas inició el control prenatal en el primer trimestre; el 56,86 % tuvo entre 4 y 6 controles prenatales y un período intergenésico de 1 a 2 años (47,71 %). La accesibilidad fue considerada lejos y difícil (68,83 %) y la calidad de las instalaciones fue buena (43,14 %). El horario de atención se percibió como conveniente y el tiempo de espera fue de entre 15 y 30 minutos (60,78 %). El 71,9 % tuvo dificultades para el acceso al ginecólogo. Las principales barreras individuales/psicosociales fueron embarazo no planificado, no deseado, con síntomas de depresión y desmotivación y dificultad para asistir a las consultas por el cuidado de los demás hijos. Las dificultades económicas (90,2 %), dificultades para el traslado a la institución (93,46 %) y dificultad por quehaceres domésticos (87,58 %), fueron las barreras socioeconómicas que más afectaron el ACP. También incidieron en el ACP, el difícil acceso a las citas para la consulta (98,69 %), tiempo de espera prolongado para su atención (97,38 %) y poco tiempo de duración de la consulta (96,08 %).

Abstract The perception of barriers to access to prenatal care (APC) of pregnant women treated at the Dr. Arnaldo Calderón Type C Health Center in Tosagua, Manabí, Ecuador, from March to August 2023, was evaluated. An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional research was carried out. The majority of pregnant women were from rural origins (77,78%), had a secondary education level (37,91%), and worked (47,71%). 83,01% of pregnant women began prenatal care in the first trimester; 56.86% had between 4 and 6 prenatal care visits and an intergenic period from 1 to 2 years (47,71%). Accessibility was considered far and difficult (68,83%), and the quality of the facilities was good (43,14%). The opening hours were perceived as convenient, and the waiting time was between 15 and 30 minutes (60,78%). The 71,9% had difficulties accessing the gynecologist. The primary individual/psychosocial barriers were unplanned, unwanted pregnancy, with symptoms of depression, lack of motivation, and difficulty attending appointments to care for the other children. Economic difficulties (90,2%), difficulties transferring to the institution (93,46%), and difficulties due to household chores (87,58%) were the socioeconomic barriers that most affected the APC. Difficult access to consultation appointments (98,69%), prolonged waiting time for care (97,38%), and short duration of the consultation (96,08%) also had an impact on the APC.

RESUMEN Introducción: Según el DSM-V, la pseudociesis se incluye en la categoría "otros síntomas somáticos específicos y trastornos relacionados" y se define como la falsa creencia de estar embarazada que se asocia con signos objetivos y síntomas de embarazo. La confirmación de la pseudociesis se consigue con un resultado negativo de la gonadotropina coriónica humana beta en la sangre y/o la orina asociado a un hallazgo ecográfico negativo. Materiales y métodos: se presenta el caso de mujer con síntomas y signos de embarazo que corresponden a pseudociesis, la paciente siguió creyendo que estaba embarazada debido a sus síntomas, a pesar de que las pruebas de embarazo dieron negativo. Conclusión: La pseudociesis es una enfermedad poco frecuente que a menudo se asocia a otras comorbilidades psiquiátricas y diagnósticos diferenciales poco claros. Es necesario la realización de más estudios, incluyendo series de casos y revisiones sistemáticas para comprender mejor esta infrecuente condición y sus otras variantes.

ABSTRACT Introduction: According to the DSM-V, pseudocyesis is included in the category "other specific somatic symptoms and related disorders" and is defined as a false belief of being pregnant that is associated with objective signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Confirmation of pseudocyesis is achieved with a negative blood and/or urine beta-human chorionic gonadotropin result and a negative ultrasound finding. Materials and methods: We present a case of a woman with symptoms and signs of pregnancy corresponding to pseudocyesis, the patient continued to believe she was pregnant because of her symptoms, despite negative pregnancy tests. Conclusion: Pseudocyesis is a rare condition that is often associated with other psychiatric comorbidities and unclear differential diagnoses. Further studies, including case series and systematic reviews, are needed to better understand this rare condition and its other variants.

Abstract: Worldwide, there is an alert due to the increase in the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV). This can cause up to 3.5% of chronic diseases, of which 40% present secondary complications and/ or early death. Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of HBV in pregnant women at the time of delivery. Patients and Method: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study with cross-association between 2018 and 2019 at the Hospital Carlos Van Buren (HCVB), in Valparaiso, Chile. All pregnant women admitted for delivery care or with an immediate newborn who had HBV surface antigen study were included. Data were collected from the pregnant woman (age, nationality, education level, parity, type of delivery, and peripartum HIV-syphilis serology) and the newborn (gestational age, weight, and APGAR score). Inferential and multivariate analysis was performed using the Stata software. Results: 1,355 pregnant women were analyzed. 87.7% were Chilean, 5.5% Haitian, 4.2% Venezuelan, and 2.6% were of other nationalities. 0.3% were positive for HBV. The prevalence of HBV in Chileans was 0.08% and in Haitians 4%. Haitian nationality was at higher risk of HBV (OR = 83) vs. Chilean nationality (p = 0.0001). None presented coinfection with HIV and/or syphilis. Conclusions: HBV seroprevalence in HCVB pregnant women was 0.3%, similar to that described in the general population in Chile. There was no coinfection with other sexually transmitted diseases. The only predictor of HBV infection was Haitian nationality.

Resumen: Existe una alerta a nivel mundial por el aumento de la seroprevalencia del virus hepatitis B (VHB), el que puede ocasionar hasta un 3,5% de enfermedad crónica, de los cuales un 40% presenta complicaciones secundarias y/o muerte anticipada. Objetivo: Determinar la seroprevalencia de VHB de gestantes al momento del parto. Pacientes y Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal con asociación cruzada entre los años 2018 y 2019, en el Hospital Carlos Van Buren (HCVB), Valparaíso, Chile. Se incluyeron todas las gestantes que ingresaron para la atención del parto o con recién nacido inmediato que tenían el resultado del antígeno de superficie de VHB. Se recopilaron datos de la gestante (edad, nacionalidad, escolaridad, paridad, tipo de parto y serología VIH-sífilis periparto) y del recién nacido (edad gestacional, peso y APGAR). Se aplico análisis inferencial y multivariado con Stata. Resultados: Se analizaron 1.355 gestantes. Un 87,7% de nacionalidad chilena, 5,5% haitianas, 4,2% venezolanas y 2,6% de otras nacionalidades. El 0,3% resultaron positivas para VHB. La prevalencia de VHB en chilenas fue 0,08% y en haitianas 4%. La nacionalidad haitiana resultó de mayor riesgo de VHB (OR = 83) versus la nacionalidad chilena (p = 0,0001). Ninguna presentó coinfección con VIH y/o Sífilis. Conclusiones: La seroprevalencia de VHB en gestantes del HCVB fue de 0.3%, similar a la población general en Chile. No existió coinfección con otras enfermedades de transmisión sexual. El único factor predictor de infección por VHB fue la nacionalidad haitiana.

Abstract Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) is a rare sequence that complicates monochorionic multiple pregnancies. This condition affects both fetuses - the acardiac twin and the pump twin. This report presents the case of a monochorionic multiple pregnancy complicated by TRAP diagnosed in the first trimester. After clarifying the couple and multidisciplinary discussion, conservative management was chosen because no genetic abnormalities or complications were identified in the normal twin development throughout pregnancy, and the acardiac twin stopped growing at 16 weeks, resulting in a vaginal term delivery of a healthy baby. In utero intervention is currently the first-line treatment option in these cases, but several studies have reported the benefits of an expectant approach. The optimal approach has not yet been established.

Resumo A sequência TRAP (twin reversed arterial perfusion) é uma complicação rara das gestações múltiplas monocoriónicas. Esta condição tem consequências para ambos os fetos - o feto acárdico e o feto “bomba”. O presente caso refere-se a uma gestação gemelar monocoriónica complicada por TRAP diagnosticada no primeiro trimestre. Após discussão multidisciplinar eesclarecimento do casal, foi decidida a abordagem conservadora por não se verificarem anomalias genéticas ou outras complicações no desenvolvimento do feto normal e o desenvolvimento do feto ter sido interrompido às 16 semanas de gestação. A gravidez resultou num parto eutócico a termo. Apesar de não existir ainda consenso quanto à abordagem ideal, vários estudos tê, demonstrado a validade das abordagens conservadoras em detrimento da intervenção in utero.

Abstract Fetal growth restriction is a pregnancy complication responsible for adverse obstetric outcomes. This review aims to evaluate the clinical applicability and the limitations of acetylsalicylic acid, low molecular weight heparin, pravastatin and sildenafil in the prevention of fetal growth restriction. The literature shows that these drugs have a promising profile in preventing fetal growth restriction, improving ultrasound Doppler and other obstetric outcomes, such as gestational age and fetal birth weight. However, no drug is yet approved for the prophylaxis of fetal growth restriction.

Resumo A restrição do crescimento fetal (RCF) é uma complicação da gravidez responsável por desfechos obstétricos adversos. Esta revisão apresenta como objetivo avaliar a aplicabilidade clínica e as limitações do ácido acetilsalicílico, da heparina de baixo peso molecular, da pravastatina e do sildenafil na prevenção da RCF. A literatura mostra que estes fármacos apresentam um perfil promissor na profilaxia da RCF, na melhoria da fluxometria Doppler e de outros desfechos obstétricos, como a idade gestacional e o peso fetal ao nascimento. Contudo, ainda nenhum fármaco está aprovado para a profilaxia da RCF.

Abstract Broad ligament pregnancy is a rare form of abdominal pregnancy that corresponds to 1 percent of ectopic pregnancies. It has a high maternal mortality rate, and its diagnosis can represent a clinical challenge. We report a case of a 29-year-old woman, G2P0, pregnant of 21 weeks who was submitted to surgery due to hemoperitoneum that resulted from a ruptured extra uterine pregnancy. Broad ligament pregnancy diagnosis was made intraoperatively and the broad ligament along with fetus, placenta and fallopian tube were excised.

Resumo A gravidez do ligamento largo é uma forma rara de gravidez abdominal e corresponde a 1 por cento das gestações de localização ectópica. Esta entidade tem uma elevada taxa de mortalidade materna e o seu diagnóstico pode representar um desafio. Apresenta-se o caso de uma mulher de 29 anos, G2P0, grávida de 21 semanas submetida a cirurgia em contexto de hemoperitoneu por rotura de gravidez extrauterina. O diagnostico de gravidez do ligamento largo foi realizado intraoperatoriamente com remoção do mesmo, juntamente com o feto, placenta e trompa de Falópio.

BACKGROUND. Weight gain during pregnancy is a physiological event related to fetal tissue growth and maternal metabolic modifications with the addition of adipose tissue reserves. Maternal nutritional status before and during pregnancy has a considerable influence on the course of pregnancy, fetal development, the health status of the newborn, as well as outcomes for the child. OBJECTIVES. To evaluate the impact of maternal weight gain during pregnancy on the occurrence of maternal and neonatal morbidity in the Moroccan population. METHODS. A study was carried out over one year in the maternity ward of the provincial hospital of Benslimane between 1 October 2020 and 1 October 2021, using data collected from a descriptive cross-sectional study. We included mothers delivering singletons from 37 completed weeks up to 42 weeks' gestation, while those with diabetes or hypertension were excluded. We divided the mothers into three groups based on weight gain during pregnancy: group I gained <8 kg; group II gained 8 -16 kg; and group III gained >16 kg. A validated questionnaire was used to analyse maternal and neonatal outcomes. RESULTS. Data were collected from 1 408 pregnancies. Gestational hypertension, macrosomia, dystocia, and caesarean sections were more common among women who gained >16 kg (p<0.05). CONCLUSION. Weight gain during pregnancy has been associated with maternal-fetal complications, hence the need to establish guidelines for prevention and control of high-risk pregnancies during the perinatal period.