Adverse cardiovascular, obstetric and perinatal events during pregnancy and puerperium in patients with heart disease.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: cardiovascular changes during pregnancy carry greater risk in heart disease. We analyze cardiovascular, obstetric and perinatal adverse effects associated with congenital and acquired heart disease during pregnancy and postpartum. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional and retrospective study, which included the 2017-2023 registry of pregnant or postpartum patients hospitalised with diagnosis of congenital or acquired heart disease. Adverse events (heart failure, stroke, acute pulmonary edema, maternal death, obstetric haemorrhage, prematurity and perinatal death) were compared with the clinical variables and the implemented treatment. RESULTS: 112 patients with a median age of 28 years (range 15-44) were included. Short circuits predominated 28 (25%). Thirty-six patients (32%) were classified in class IV of the modified WHO scale for maternal cardiovascular risk. Heart failure occurred in 39 (34.8%), acute lung edema 12 (10.7%), stroke 2 (1.8%), maternal death 5 (4.5%), obstetric haemorrhage 4 (3.6%), prematurity 50 (44.5%) and perinatal death 6 (5.4%). Shunts were associated with prematurity (adjusted odds ratio 4; 95% CI: 1.5-10, p = 0.006). Peripartum cardiomyopathy represented higher risk of pulmonary edema (adjusted OR 34; 95% CI: 6-194, p = 0.001) and heart failure (adjusted OR 16; 95% CI: 3-84, p = 0.001). An increased risk of obstetric haemorrhage was observed in patients with prosthetic valves (adjusted OR 30; 95% CI: 1.5-616, p = 0.025) and with the use of acetylsalicylic acid (adjusted OR 14; 95% CI: 1.2-16, p = 0.030). Furthermore, the latter was associated with perinatal death (adjusted OR 9; 95% CI: 1.4-68, p = 0.021). CONCLUSIONS: severe complications were found during pregnancy and postpartum in patients with heart disease, which is why preconception evaluation and close surveillance are vital.

[Consequence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (THE) on women's cardiovascular health]. / Consecuencia de los trastornos hipertensivos durante el embarazo (THE) sobre la salud cardiovascular de la mujer.

Patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are at increased risk of maternal-fetal complications and represent the third leading cause of maternal mortality. To date, it is known that women experiencing this condition during pregnancy have a higher future risk of cardiovascular events (CVD). Our objective was to report the incidence of new-onset hypertension in the postpartum period. We conducted a cohort study in high-risk pregnant patients who underwent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) between weeks 20-30. Patients were categorized as normotensive (NT) or gestational hypertensive (GH), excluding those with chronic hypertension, and were followed until the end of pregnancy with a postpartum assessment after 3months. Patients with HDP (39%) had a higher incidence of preeclampsia and newborns with low birth weight and preterm birth. A total of 177 pregnant women were analyzed for the primary outcome. Among those with GH, 33.3% vs 17.2% of NT (P=.014) reported new-onset hypertension. The odds ratio for developing new-onset hypertension was 2.3 (95%CI: 1.20-4.77), for those with GH. In conclusion, pregnant patients with GH assessed by ABPM between 20-30weeks are at higher risk of developing new-onset hypertension in the postpartum period, emphasizing the need for closer monitoring and control to prevent future cardiovascular complications.

Atención de enfermería para la prevención terciaria de algunas complicaciones asociadas al puerperio

Introducción: En el proceso de atención de enfermería se incluyen acciones destinadas a la prevención de enfermedades durante el puerperio. Objetivo: Describir el proceso de atención de enfermería para la prevención terciaria de algunas complicaciones relacionadas con el puerperio. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y transversal en el Hospital General Docente Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero hasta diciembre del 2022, que incluyó a 2 grupos poblacionales integrados por 225 puérperas y 80 enfermeras. Entre las variables estudiadas figuraron las siguientes: complicaciones, tipo de cuidado, tiempo de trabajo con puérperas y nivel de conocimientos sobre prevención. Resultados: En la serie predominaron la hemorragia (36,4 %), la preeclampsia y el tromboembolismo (26,0 y 21,1 %, respectivamente) como principales complicaciones, además del cuidado de tipo estandarizado (56,5 %) y los conocimientos inadecuados sobre prevención (58,7 %). Conclusiones: La atención de enfermería para la prevención terciaria de algunas complicaciones se brinda fundamentalmente a puérperas con preeclampsia, tromboembolismo y hemorragia, por lo que el cuidado estandarizado requiere mayor preparación del personal que interviene en el proceso.

Introduction: The nursing care process includes actions aimed at preventing diseases during postpartum period. Objective: To describe the process of nursing care for the tertiary prevention of some complications related to postpartum. Methods: An observational descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out at Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso Teaching General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, from January to December, 2022, that included 2 population groups integrated by 225 newly-delivered women and 80 nurses. The variables studied were the following: complications, type of care, working time with newly-delivered women and level of knowledge about prevention. Results: In the series there was a prevalence of the hemorrhage (36.4%), pre-eclampsia and thromboembolism (26.0 and 21.1%, respectively) as main complications, besides the care of standardized type (56.5%) and the inadequate knowledge on prevention (58.7%). Conclusions: Nursing care for the tertiary prevention of some complications is offered fundamentally to newly-delivered women with pre-eclampsia, thromboembolism and hemorrhages, reason why the standardized care requires more preparation of the staff that intervenes in the process.

Mortalidade perinatal, morbidade materna grave e near miss materno: protocolo de um estudo integrado à pesquisa Nascer no Brasil II / Mortalidad perinatal, morbilidad materna severa y near miss materna: protocolo de un estudio integrado con la encuesta Nacer en Brasil II / Perinatal mortality, severe maternal morbidity and maternal near miss: protocol of a study integrated with the Birth in Brazil II survey

Resumo: O Brasil apresenta elevada morbimortalidade materna e perinatal. Casos de morbidade materna grave, near miss materno e óbitos perinatais são indicadores importantes de saúde e compartilham dos mesmos determinantes sociais, tendo estreita relação com as condições de vida e qualidade da assistência perinatal. Este artigo pretende apresentar o protocolo de estudo que visa estimar a taxa de mortalidade perinatal e a incidência de morbidade materna grave e near miss materno no país, assim como identificar seus determinantes. Trata-se de estudo transversal integrado à pesquisa Nascer no Brasil II, realizada entre 2021 e 2023. Serão incluídas neste estudo 155 maternidades públicas, mistas e privadas, com mais de 2.750 partos por ano, participantes do Nascer no Brasil II. Nessas maternidades, será realizada coleta retrospectiva de dados de prontuário materno e neonatal de todas as internações ocorridas num período de 30 dias, com aplicação de uma ficha de triagem para identificação de casos de morbidade materna e de óbito perinatal. Dados de prontuário de todos os casos identificados serão coletados após a alta hospitalar, utilizando instrumento padronizado. Casos de morbidade materna grave e near miss materno serão classificados por meio da definição adotada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. Será estimada a taxa de mortalidade perinatal e a incidência de morbidade materna grave e near miss materno. Os casos serão comparados a controles obtidos na pesquisa Nascer no Brasil II, pareados por hospital e duração da gestação, visando a identificação de fatores associados aos desfechos negativos. Espera-se que os resultados deste artigo contribuam para o conhecimento sobre a morbidade materna e a mortalidade perinatal no país, bem como para a elaboração de estratégias de melhoria do cuidado.

Resumen: Brasil tiene una alta morbimortalidad materna y perinatal. Los casos de morbilidad materna severa, maternal near miss y muertes perinatales son importantes indicadores de salud y comparten los mismos determinantes sociales, y tienen una estrecha relación con las condiciones de vida y la calidad de la asistencia perinatal. Este artículo pretende presentar el protocolo de estudio que tiene como objetivo estimar la tasa de mortalidad perinatal y la incidencia de morbilidad materna severa y maternal near miss en el país, así como identificar sus determinantes. Se trata de un estudio transversal integrado a la investigación Nacer en Brasil II, realizada entre el 2021 y el 2023. Este estudio incluirá 155 maternidades públicas, mixtas y privadas, con más de 2.750 partos al año, que participan en el Nacer en Brasil II. En estas maternidades, se realizará una recopilación retrospectiva de datos de las historias clínicas maternas y neonatales de todas las hospitalizaciones ocurridas en un período de 30 días, con la aplicación de un formulario de triaje para identificar casos de morbilidad materna y de muerte perinatal. Los datos de las historias clínicas de todos los casos identificados se recopilarán tras el alta hospitalaria, mediante un instrumento estandarizado. Los casos de morbilidad materna severa y maternal near miss se clasificarán por medio de la definición adoptada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Se estimará la tasa de mortalidad perinatal y la incidencia de morbilidad materna severa y maternal near miss. Los casos se compararán con los controles obtenidos en el estudio Nacer en Brasil II, emparejados por hospital y duración del embarazo, para identificar factores asociados con desenlaces negativos. Se espera que los resultados de este artículo contribuyan al conocimiento sobre la morbilidad materna y la mortalidad perinatal en el país, así como a la elaboración de estrategias para mejorar el cuidado.

Abstract: Brazil presents high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Cases of severe maternal morbidity, maternal near miss, and perinatal deaths are important health indicators and share the same determinants, being closely related to living conditions and quality of perinatal care. This article aims to present the study protocol to estimate the perinatal mortality rate and the incidence of severe maternal morbidity and maternal near miss in the country, identifying its determinants. Cross-sectional study integrated into the research Birth in Brazil II, conducted from 2021 to 2023. This study will include 155 public, mixed and private maternities, accounting for more than 2,750 births per year, participating in the Birth in Brazil II survey. We will collect retrospective data from maternal and neonatal records of all hospitalizations within a 30-day period in these maternities, applying a screening form to identify cases of maternal morbidity and perinatal deaths. Medical record data of all identified cases will be collected after hospital discharge, using a standardized instrument. Cases of severe maternal morbidity and maternal near miss will be classified based on the definition adopted by the World Health Organization. The perinatal deaths rate and the incidence of severe maternal morbidity and maternal near miss will be estimated. Cases will be compared to controls obtained in the Birth in Brazil II survey, matched by hospital and duration of pregnancy, in order to identify factors associated with negative outcomes. Results are expected to contribute to the knowledge on maternal morbidity and perinatal deaths in Brazil, as well as the development of strategies to improve care.

Neumoencéfalo en la paciente puérpera una complicación de la anestesia peridural

Introducción: La utilidad de las técnicas de anestesia regional se ha mostrado por muchos años, estas son las de elección por los beneficios que aporta, como es el caso de la cesárea, aunque no están exentas de complicaciones, y las neurológicas que son las más temidas por la gravedad del cuadro clínico presentado y los posibles desenlaces. Objetivo: Describir la evolución clínica de la puérpera con diagnóstico de neumoencéfalo después de anestesia neuroaxial peridural. Presentación de caso: Se trata de una paciente puérpera con antecedente de cefalea migrañosa que después de ser sometida a una anestesia peridural, comienza con dolor de cabeza ligero a moderado que en un principio aliviaba con analgésicos, después hace una convulsión tónica clónico generalizada que fue necesaria intubar y trasladar a terapia intensiva. Mediante la tomografía axial computarizada se detecta neumoencéfalo de pequeñas proporciones en región parietal, además, de signos de edema cerebral, el cuadro evoluciona satisfactoriamente, la paciente a las horas es trasladad a sala donde se reencuentra con su bebe y días después es dada de alta sin secuelas. Conclusiones: El neumoencéfalo como complicación de la anestesia peridural en la paciente gestante, generalmente no tienen gran repercusión clínica y desaparece solo en un período no mayor de 72 horas, pero en ocasiones puede presentarse como complicación grave que puede acarrear daño neurológico permanente e incluso la muerte.

Introduction: Regional anesthesia techniques have been used for many years and there are surgeries where they are the ones of choice due to the proven benefits they provide, as is the case with anesthesia forces is a section, which is not free of complications, but the neurological ones are the ones. Most feared, due to the complexity of the situation and the possible outcomes they could entail. Objective: To describe the evolution of a postpartum patient who was diagnosed with Pneumocephalus after epidural anesthesia. Clinical case: Postpartum patient with a history of migraine headache, which after undergoing epidural anesthesia, began with light to moderate headache that was initially relieved with analgesics, then had a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that required intubation and transfer to the intensive therapy. Using computed axial tomography, small Pneumocephalus was detected in the parietal region in addition to signs of cerebral edema. The condition progressed satisfactorily. Within hours, the patient was transferred to the ward where she was reunited with her baby and day slater she was discharged without squeals. Conclusions: Pneumocephalus as a complication of epidural anesthesia in pregnant patients generally does not have great clinical repercussions and disappears only in a period of no more than 72 hours, but sometime sit can occur as a serious complication that can lead to permanent neurological damage and even death, death.

Vivências de mulheres que experienciaram o nascimento de um filho durante a pandemia da Covid-19 / Experiences of women who experienced the birth of a child during the Covid-19 pandemic / Experiencias de mujeres que vivieron el nacimiento de un hijo durante la pandemia del Covid-19

Objetivo: Aprender como foi experienciar o nascimento de um filho durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Método: estudo qualitativo cujos dados foram coletados em setembro de 2021, mediante entrevistas semi-estruturadas, audiogravadas, com 11 mães e submetidos à análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias, as quais mostram que o nascimento do filho durante a pandemia foi vivenciado de forma restritiva o que suscitou sentimentos como medo, ansiedade, preocupação, frustração, mas também de alívio, felicidade e superação. A possibilidade de usar recursos das mídias sociais para contatos com amigos e familiares constituiu fonte de apoio informacional e emocional. Considerações finais: O apoio da rede social, ainda que de forma virtual, foi fundamental para o enfrentamento das adversidades do período. Entre as estratégias adotadas estão o apoio da família e as redes sociais, de modo a minimizar o isolamento.

Objective: to understand what it was like to experience the birth of a child during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: qualitative study whose data were collected in September 2021, through semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews with 11 mothers and submitted to content analysis, thematic modality. Results: two categories emerged, which show that the birth of the child during the pandemic was experienced in a restrictive way, which aroused feelings such as fear, anxiety, worry, frustration, but also relief, happiness and overcoming. The possibility of using social media resources to contact friends and family was a source of informational and emotional support. Final considerations: The support of the social network, even if it was virtual, was fundamental to face the adversities of the period, some strategies were adopted, such as family support and social networks as a way to minimize isolation.

Objetivo: comprender cómo fue vivir el nacimiento de un niño durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudio cualitativo cuyos datos fueron recolectados en septiembre de 2021, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, grabadas en audio con 11 madres y sometidas a análisis de contenido, modalidad temática. Resultados: surgieron dos categorías, que muestran que el nacimiento del niño durante la pandemia fue vivido de forma restrictiva, lo que despertó sentimientos como miedo, ansiedad, preocupación, frustración, pero también alivio, felicidad y superación. La posibilidad de utilizar los recursos de las redes sociales para contactar a amigos y familiares fue una fuente de apoyo informativo y emocional. Consideraciones finales: El apoyo de la red social, aunque sea virtual, fue fundamental para enfrentar las adversidades del período, se adoptaron algunas estrategias, como el apoyo familiar y las redes sociales como forma de minimizar el aislamiento.

Prevalencia de déficit de vitamina B12 en sangre periférica de madres cursando el puerperio inmediato en el Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell / Prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in peripheral blood of mothers undergoing immediate puerperium at the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center / Prevalência de deficiência de vitamina B12 no sangue periférico de mães no puerpério imediato no Centro Hospitalar Pereira Rossell

Objetivo: evaluar la prevalencia del déficit de vitamina B12 en mujeres cursando puerperio inmediato. Material y método: estudio observacional descriptivo de captación prospectiva de la cohorte en estudio. Muestra de 133 mujeres cursando el tercer trimestre de embarazo en la maternidad del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell (CHPR), Montevideo, Uruguay, entre setiembre de 2021 y octubre de 2022. Se obtuvieron muestras de sangre materna en el puerperio inmediato por punción venosa periférica. Estas muestras fueron procesadas mediante inmunoensayo de electroquimioluminiscencia. Además, se aplicó una entrevista para la evaluación de los hábitos nutricionales. Resultados: todas las pacientes reportaron tener una dieta omnívora, excepto una, que manifestó llevar una dieta vegana y recibía suplementación diaria de vitamina B12. El 75,9% de la muestra del estudio presentó un nivel socioeconómico bajo, puntuado según el cuestionario de medición de nivel socioeconómico del INSE (Índice de nivel socioeconómico, 2018 - Cámara de Empresas de Investigación Social y Mercado del Uruguay, CEISMU). Se registró una prevalencia de déficit de vitamina B12 de 39,10% (n: 52). Conclusiones: a pesar de que esta muestra de embarazadas presenta una dieta omnívora, se detectó una elevada prevalencia de déficit de vitamina B12. Dada la importancia de esta vitamina en la salud materna, fetal y neonatal, se deberían considerar políticas de salud pública de prevención de la deficiencia tanto en embarazadas como en madres lactantes.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in women during the immediate postpartum period. Method: Descriptive observational study with prospective cohort recruitment, involving a sample of 133 women in their third trimester of pregnancy at the Maternity Department of the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center (CHPR) in Montevideo, Uruguay, between September 2021 and October 2022. Maternal blood samples were obtained during the immediate postpartum period through peripheral venous puncture. These samples were processed using electrochemiluminescence (ECL) immunoassay. Additionally, a nutritional interview was conducted to assess dietary habits. Results: All patients reported following an omnivorous diet, except for one who reported following a vegan diet and received daily vitamin B12 supplementation. Seventy-five point nine percent (75.9%) of the study sample exhibited a low socioeconomic status as determined by the Socioeconomic Level Measurement Questionnaire of the INSE (Socioeconomic Level Index, 2018 - CEISMU, Uruguay). Resulting in a vitamin B12 deficiency prevalence of 39.10% (n: 52). Conclusions: Despite the fact that this sample of pregnant women maintains an omnivorous diet, a high prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency was detected. Given the significance of vitamin B12 for maternal, fetal, and neonatal health, public health policies for preventing deficiency should be considered for both pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência da deficiência de vitamina B12 em mulheres durante o pós-parto imediato. Métodos: Estudo observacional descritivo de recrutamento prospectivo da coorte em estudo; amostra com 133 mulheres no terceiro trimestre de gravidez na maternidade do Centro Hospitalar Pereira Rossell (CHPR), em Montevidéu Uruguai, entre setembro de 2021 e outubro de 2022. As amostras de sangue materno foram obtidas no pós-parto imediato por punção venosa periférica que foram processadas por imunoensaio eletroquimioluminescente. Além disso, foi realizada uma entrevista nutricional para avaliar hábitos nutricionais. Resultados: Todas as pacientes relataram ter dieta onívora, exceto uma que relatou ter dieta vegana e receber suplementação diária de vitamina B12. 75,9% da amostra apresentou baixo nível socioeconômico de acordo com o Questionário de Medição do Nível Socioeconômico do INSE (Índice de Nível Socioeconômico, 2018 - CEISMU, Uruguai). Uma prevalência de deficiência de vitamina B12 de 39,10% (n: 52) foi registrada. Conclusões: Embora esta amostra de gestantes tenha dieta onívora, uma alta prevalência de deficiência de vitamina B12 foi detectada. Dada a importância da vitamina B12 na saúde materna, fetal e neonatal, devem ser consideradas políticas de saúde pública para prevenir a deficiência tanto em mães grávidas como em lactantes.

Influência da rede de apoio social na promoção do aleitamento materno: percepção das nutrizes / Influence of the social support network in the promotion of breastfeeding: perception of nursing mother

Objetivo: Compreender a percepção de nutrizes acerca da influência da rede de apoio social na promoção do aleitamento materno. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, tendo como participantes as mães atendidas na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Para coleta de dados foi utilizada como técnica, a entrevista semiestruturada. Participaram da pesquisa 18 nutrizes que foram incluídas a partir dos critérios: ter filho de até 6 meses, estando em amamentação ou não, e ter realizado o pré-natal adequado. Resultados: A análise do material coletado permitiu o surgimento de 3 categorias: A amamentação: miscelânea de sentimentos e cultura; A rede de apoio familiar: desafios, dificuldades e limites; O papel da enfermagem dentro da rede de apoio e do sucesso da amamentação. Considerações finais: Demonstrou que as participantes, em sua maioria, não receberam uma orientação sobre amamentação durante o pré-natal, o que pode muitas vezes desestimular o processo após o parto.

Objective: To understand the perception of nursing mothers about the influence of the social support network in the promotion of breastfeeding. Method: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, having as participants the mothers assisted in the Family Health Strategy. For data collection, the semi-structured interview was used as a technique. A total of 18 nursing mothers participated in the research, who were included based on the following criteria: having a child up to 6 months old, being breastfed or not, and having had adequate prenatal care. Results: The analysis of the material collected allowed the emergence of 3 categories: Breastfeeding: miscellany of feelings and culture; The family support network: challenges, difficulties and limits; The role of nursing within the support network and the success of breastfeeding. Final considerations: It showed that most participants did not receive guidance on breastfeeding during prenatal care, which can often discourage the process after delivery

Úlcera péptica perforada durante el puerperio / Perforated peptic ulcer during the puerperium

RESUMEN La úlcera péptica es menos frecuente en las embarazadas que en las mujeres no gestantes. Aunque rara vez se perfora durante el embarazo y aún menos frecuentemente durante el puerperio, está asociada con mayor riesgo de muerte materna. El uso de analgésicos no esteroideos y la infección por Helicobacter pylori están relacionados con su patogénesis. Debido a sus características clínicas durante el embarazo, la sepsis puerperal e íleo paralítico pueden retrasar el diagnóstico. Luego del parto, signos clínicos como taquicardia de reciente aparición, dolor abdominal y el aumento de la distensión deben sugerir el diagnóstico. Dado que las complicaciones pueden provocar morbilidad y mortalidad significativas durante el puerperio, la detección precoz y el tratamiento rápido son imperativos. El tratamiento de la úlcera péptica perforada durante el puerperio es el mismo que el de una situación quirúrgica abdominal urgente. Una reparación satisfactoria con parche omental suele sellar el defecto y evitar nuevas perforaciones. Se presenta un caso de úlcera péptica perforada durante el puerperio.

ABSTRACT Peptic ulcer is less frequent in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women. Although it rarely perforates during pregnancy and even less frequently during the puerperium, it is associated with an increased risk of maternal death. The use of nonsteroidal analgesic and Helicobacter pylori infection are related to its pathogenesis. Due to its clinical features during pregnancy, puerperal sepsis and paralytic ileus may delay diagnosis. After delivery, clinical signs such as new-onset tachycardia, abdominal pain, and increased distension should suggest the diagnosis. Since complications can cause significant morbidity and mortality during the puerperium, early detection and prompt treatment are imperative. Treatment of perforated peptic ulcer during the puerperium is the same as for an urgent abdominal surgical situation. Successful repair with omental patching usually seals the defect and prevents additional perforations. A case of perforated peptic ulcer during the puerperium is presented.

Experiencias en la realización de autopsias a puérperas fallecidas por la COVID-19

Introducción: El SARS-CoV-2 causa graves neumonías. Las gestantes experimentan cambios inmunológicos y fisiológicos, que pueden hacerlas más susceptibles a las infecciones respiratorias virales, incluida la COVID-19. Objetivo: Exponer las características de una serie de casos de muertes maternas, confirmadas con la COVID-19. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de serie de autopsias parciales, a las puérperas confirmadas al SARS-CoV-2, revisadas por el grupo especial de trabajo de anatomía patológica para la COVID-19, en el año 2021. Se analizaron las variables edad, historia obstétrica y causas de muerte, en el Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Resultados: En el 2021 fueron atendidas 425 gestantes confirmadas al SARS-CoV-2, de ellas 16 fallecieron (3,8 %). A todas se les realizó cesárea, por beneficio materno-fetal e ingresaron en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, con comorbilidades entre las cuales la obesidad y la diabetes fueron más frecuentes. La media de fecha de inicio de los síntomas fue 5,18 días, todas contacto de casos positivos; en las causas de muerte la hipoxia sistémica afectó a un tercio de las fallecidas; el edema pulmonar de permeabilidad se presentó en el 100 % de las puérperas y en todas las muertes maternas hubo daño múltiple de órganos. Conclusiones: El edema pulmonar de permeabilidad afecta a todos los casos, con impacto importante como causa de muerte, así como en la expresión de la hipoxia y la respuesta inflamatoria sistémica. La COVID-19 es la causa básica de muerte en todos los casos.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 causes severe pneumonias. Pregnant women experience immunological and physiological changes, which may make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19. Objective: To present the characteristics of a case series of maternal deaths confirmed with COVID-19. Methods: A serial study of partial autopsies of postpartum women confirmed with SARS-CoV-2, reviewed by the special working group of pathological anatomy for COVID-19, in the year 2021, was carried out. The variables age, obstetric history and causes of death were analyzed at the Central Military Hospital "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto". Results: In 2021, 425 pregnant women with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 were attended, 16 of them died (3.8%). All of them underwent cesarean section for maternal-fetal benefit and were admitted to the intensive care unit, with comorbidities among which obesity and diabetes were more frequent. The mean date of symptom onset was 5.18 days, all contact positive cases; in the causes of death systemic hypoxia affected one third of the deceased; permeability pulmonary edema was present in 100 % of the puerperal women and in all maternal deaths there was multiple organ damage. Conclusions: Permeability pulmonary edema affects all cases, with important impact as a cause of death, as well as in the expression of hypoxia and systemic inflammatory response. COVID-19 is the basic cause of death in all cases.

Assistência à saúde nos transtornos mentais no período de puerpério: revisão integrativa / Health care in mental disorders in the period of puerperium: Integrative Review / Atención sanitaria en los trastornos mentales en el puerpério: Revisión integradora

No puerpério, a mulher passa por intensas mudanças de ordem familiar e social, como também de adaptações psicológicas e biológicas, que são marcadas por alterações metabólicas e hormonais complexas, sendo a fase de maior risco para o desenvolvimento de algum transtorno mental. Objetivo:Realizar uma revisão da literatura paraidentificar a assistência à saúde nos transtornos mentais no período de puerpério. Metodologia:Estudo descritivo na modalidade revisão integrativa, realizado com artigos originais disponíveis nas línguas portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola, publicados nas bases de dados Scientific Electronic LibraryOnline (SCIELO) e Literatura Latino-Americana em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), no período de 2015 a 2021 com os seguintes descritores: assistência de enfermagem, transtornos mentais e períodopós-parto. Resultados:Foram encontrados 58artigos, dos quais 17foram selecionados ao final do processo. 10 trabalhos evidenciaram fatores associados com transtorno mental, 4 trabalhos descreveram medidas de proteção e 3 abordaram ações assistenciais de saúde na intervenção dos transtornos mentais no puerpério. Conclusões:Após análise da literatura, observa-seque o baixo suporte social e familiar se mostraram como principais fatores de risco associados aos transtornos mentais para a puérpera. Já os fatores de proteção foram relacionados com aumento do apoio familiar e assistencial por meio dos serviços de saúde, bem como a importância da enfermagem na implementação de estratégias preventivas para os transtornos mentais no puerpério (AU).

In the puerperium, women undergoes intense changes of family and social order, as well as psychological and biological adaptations, which are marked by complex metabolic and hormonal alterations, being the phase of greatest risk for the development of somemental disorder. Objective: Conduct a review of the literature to identify health care in mental disorders in the postpartum period.Methodology:Descriptive study in the integrative review modality, carried out with original articles available in Portuguese, English and Spanish, published in the scientific electronic library online (SCIELO) and Latin American literature in health sciences (LILACS) databases, from 2015 to 2021 with the following descriptors: nursing care, mental disorders and postpartum period.Results:Fifty-eight articles were found, of which 17 were selected at the end of the process. 10 studies showed factors associated with mental disorder, 4 studies described protective measures and 3 addressed health care actions in the intervention of mental disorders in the puerperium.Conclusions:After analyzing the literature, we observed that low social and family support were shown to be the main risk factors associated with mental disorders for the puerperal. On the other hand, the protective factors were related to increased family and care support through health services, as well as the importance of nursing in the implementation of preventive strategies for mental disorders in the puerperium (AU).

En el puerperio, la mujer sufre intensos cambios de orden familiar y social, así como adaptaciones psicológicas y biológicas, que se caracterizan por complejas alteraciones metabólicas y hormonales, siendo la fase de mayor riesgo para el desarrollo de algún trastorno mental.Objetivo:Realizar una revisión de la literatura para identificar la atención médica en los trastornos mentales en el período posparto. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo en la modalidad de revisión integradora, realizado con artículos originales disponibles en portugués, inglés y español, publicados en las bases de datos de la biblioteca científica electrónica en línea (SCIELO) y de la literatura latinoamericana en ciencias de la salud (LILACS), de 2015 a 2021 con los siguientes descriptores: cuidados de enfermería, trastornos mentales y puerperio.Resultados: Se encontraron cincuenta y ocho artículos, de los cuales 17 fueron seleccionados al final del proceso. 10 estudios mostraron factores asociadosal trastorno mental, 4 estudios describieron medidas de protección y 3 abordaron acciones de atención sanitaria en la intervención de los trastornos mentales en el puerperio.Conclusiones: Después de analizar la literatura, observamos que el bajo apoyo social y familiar demostró ser el principal factor de riesgo asociado a los trastornos mentales para el puerperal. Por otro lado, los factores protectores se relacionaron con el aumento del apoyo familiar y asistencial a través de los servicios de salud, asícomo la importancia de la enfermería en la implementación de estrategias preventivas para los trastornos mentales en el puerperio (AU).

Determinación del Derecho a Salud bucal: mujeres postparto e hijos en Santiago de Chile / Determination of the Right to Oral Health: postpartum women and children in Santiago de Chile

Comprender desde la determinación social de la salud el papel de los procesos generales, particulares y singulares sobre la realización del derecho a salud bucal de mujeres en periodo de post-parto en Santiago de Chile. Diseño cualitativo exploratorio con mujeres primíparas o multíparas en primer trimestre postparto, beneficiarias FONASA usuarias de Chile Crece Contigo. Se aplicó encuesta de clasificación social, exámenes clínicos, entrevistas semiestructuradas o grupos de discusión. Para el nivel general se analizó profusa información referencial. Existen procesos generales que favorecen la realización del derecho a salud bucal como las políticas de protección integral a la infancia, la priorización de la atención en salud en gestantes; la existencia de derechos adquiridos para la embarazada: permiso pre y post natal y fuero maternal. Desfavorece el modelo de desarrollo neoliberal y consecuentes condiciones de pobreza, la inequidad de género y el énfasis cultural en la responsabilidad femenina sobre el cuidado. Los procesos críticos actúan en los tres niveles del modelo teórico. Si bien en el nivel particular se identifica un avance en las políticas públicas, este no redunda en una efectiva realización del derecho a nivel singular pues enfrenta elementos estructurales del nivel general, sobre todo en el ámbito laboral y cultural.

Objective: To understand from the framework of social determination of health the role of general, particular and singular processes in the realization of the right to oral health for women in the postpartum period and their newborn children during the first year of life, in Santiago de Chile. Materials and Methods: Exploratory qualitative design with FONASA beneficiary women and newborn children. A social classification survey, semi-structured interviews and focus groups were applied to primiparous or multiparous women of childbearing age in the first postpartum trimester, beneficiaries of the Intersectoral Program ÒChile Crece ContigoÓ. Discussion: For the general level, extensive reference information was analyzed. Results: Some general processes favor the realization of the right to oral health, such as comprehensive protection policies for children, the dynamics of the health care system, and the existence of acquired rights for pregnant women, such as pre and post-natal, and maternity leave. The processes that disfavor its realization are the neoliberal development model, the conditions of poverty, gender inequity (income, employment/unemployment) and cultural factors such as the emphasis on female responsibility for care. Conclusions: The critical processes for the realization of the right to oral health act at the three levels of the theoretical model. There is an advance in public policies at the individual level. However, this does not result in an effective realization of the right at a singular level since it confronts structural elements of the general level, especially in the work and cultural field.

Salud mental perinatal en pandemia por covid-19: un estudio con puérperas en dos provincias Argentinas / Perinatal Mental Health in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study with Postpartum Women in Two Argentine Provinces

RESUMEN INTRODUCCIÓN: La salud mental perinatal está relacionada con los procesos fisiológicos, psicológicos y socioculturales implicados en la concepción, embarazo, parto, puerperio y vínculo temprano, e incluye a la díada madre-bebé. El objetivo de este trabajo fue indagar el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en la salud mental perinatal, específicamente con relación a la depresión posparto (DPP) y las diversas preocupaciones que manifestaron las mujeres en este contexto. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal a través de una encuesta cara a cara con preguntas abiertas y cerradas. Se trabajó con una muestra no probabilística en tres hospitales (dos de la provincia de Entre Ríos y uno de la provincia de Buenos Aires). RESULTADOS: El 68% de las mujeres mostraron indicadores de DPP evaluada con la Escala de Edimburgo, es decir, manifestaron haberse sentido infelices y con dificultades para dormir, con miedo, tristeza, preocupación y pensamientos negativos, en la última semana. Existen relaciones significativas entre la depresión puerperal, el hospital, la cantidad de personas con las que conviven las puérperas y el estado de salud. DISCUSIÓN: Esta investigación permitió generar información útil para mejorar prácticas, intervenciones y políticas que redunden en garantía de derechos en salud mental perinatal.

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Perinatal mental health is related to the physiological, psychological and sociocultural processes involved in conception, pregnancy, childbirth, puerperium and early bonding, and includes the mother-baby dyad. The objective of this work was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal mental health, specifically in relation to postpartum depression (PPD) and the various concerns expressed by women in this context. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted through a face-to-face survey with open and closed questions. It used a non-probabilistic sample in three hospitals (two from the province of Entre Ríos and one from the province of Buenos Aires). RESULTS: Sixty-eight percent of the women showed indicators of PPD according to the Edinburgh Scale, that is, they stated that they felt unhappy and had difficulty sleeping, with fear, sadness, worry and negative thoughts, in the last week. There are significant relationships between PPD, the hospital, the number of people with whom postpartum women live, and health status. DISCUSSION: This research generated useful information to improve practices, interventions and policies guaranteeing rights in perinatal mental health.

Thrombin, protein C, and protein S values in mother-infant dyads in the postpartum period.

INTRODUCTION: The objective of the study was to establish the normal range for the levels of antithrombin (AT), protein C (PC), and protein S (PS) in the first week post birth in mother-infant pairings, adjusting for obstetric and perinatal factors, based on 2 different laboratory methods. METHODS: Determinations were carried out in 83 healthy term neonates and their mothers, establishing 3 postpartum age groups: 1-2 days, 3 days, and 4-7 days. RESULTS: There were no differences in the levels of any of the proteins between the different age groups in neonates or mothers in the first week post birth. The adjusted analysis found no association with obstetric or perinatal factors. The AT and PC levels were higher in mothers compared to infants (P < .001), while the PS levels were similar in both. Overall, the correlation of maternal and infant protein values was poor, except for the levels of free PS in the first 2 days after delivery. Although we found no differences based on which of the 2 laboratory methods was applied, the absolute values did differ.

[Physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum: prevalence and healthcare professionals recommendations]. / Actividad física en el embarazo y puerperio: prevalencia y recomendaciones de los profesionales sanitarios.

OBJECTIVE: To assess changes in physical activity (PA) during pregnancy and after giving birth and to explore this according to age and educational level. To analyze whether the health professionals gave recommendations on PA. DESIGN: Observational study. SITE: Information is derived from the Galician Risk Behavior Information System. PARTICIPANTS: The target population was Galician women (aged 18-49 years) who delivered between september-2015 and august-2016. MAIN MEASUREMENTS: The prevalence of walking, physical exercise and PA recommendations were estimated for three moments (pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and after delivery). RESULTS: Walking during pregnancy increased by 34,0% and the performance of physical exercise decreased by 21,0%. After delivery, walking decreased by 37,0% and physical exercise decreased by 32,0% compared to pregnancy. Women of younger age and lower educational level were those who performed less PA. 72,6% and 22,1% of women declared that a healthcare professional recommended PA during pregnancy and after delivery, respectively. CONCLUSION: The PA performed by women during pregnancy is mainly walking, and there is a concern about the abandonment of PA practice after delivery. Healthcare professionals recommend PA mainly during pregnancy, but little is recommended after delivery. It may be desirable for the improvement of this prevalence to reinforce health action.

Diagnóstico y manejo en primer nivel de atención de preeclampsia posparto de inicio tardío. Reporte de caso / Diagnosis and management of late-onset postpartum preeclampsia at the first level of care. Case report

Introducción: La hipertensión postparto de inicio tardío se presenta desde las 48 horas hasta las 6 semanas postparto, afectando al 2% de los embarazos relacionados o no con antecedentes de hipertensión gestacional. La preeclampsia posparto tiene una incidencia del 5,7% a las 72 horas del parto y está asociada a varios factores maternos como la edad (≥ 35 años), etnia (negra) y obesidad (IMC ≥ 30), presentando mayor riesgo en embarazos múltiples, madres añosas (mayores de 35 años) hogares con bajos ingresos económicos. Los síntomas más frecuentes de esta patología son cefalea, disnea, trastornos visuales y edema periférico.Objetivo: Describir la experiencia en un centro de salud de atención primaria, el manejo de una paciente diagnosticada de preeclampsia posparto de inicio tardío, así como las caracte-rísticas clínicas y factores de riesgo.Presentación del caso: Se presenta el caso de una paciente indígena de 32 años con antece-dente de parto gemelar quien en su control del puerperio a las 72 horas presentó hipertensión arterial, cefalea frontal, edema periférico y proteinuria estableciéndose el diagnóstico de pree-clampsia posparto de inicio tardío. No fue posible la referencia a un segundo nivel de atención por las características culturales de la paciente por lo cual recibió manejo clínico y tratamiento en el primer nivel de atención presentando una evolución favorable sin complicaciones. Conclusiones y recomendaciones: La hipertensión posparto de inicio tardío es una patolo-gía poco frecuente en el puerperio, infradiagnosticada, con complicaciones cardiovasculares a corto y largo plazo, por lo cual su diagnóstico, diferenciación y manejo debe ser óptimo en base a las recomendaciones existentes.

Introduction: Late-onset postpartum hypertension occurs from 48 hours to 6 weeks pos-tpartum, affecting 2% of pregnancies related or not to a history of gestational hypertension. Postpartum preeclampsia has an incidence of 5.7% at 72 hours postpartum and is associa-ted with several maternal factors such as age (≥ 35 years), ethnicity (black) and obesity (BMI ≥ 30), presenting higher risk in multiple pregnancies, elderly mothers (older than 35 years) low-income households. The most frequent symptoms of this pathology are headache, dysp-nea, visual disturbances and peripheral edema.Objective: To describe the experience in a primary care health center, the management of a patient diagnosed with late-onset postpartum preeclampsia, as well as the clinical characte-ristics and risk factors.Case presentation: We present the case of a 32-year-old indigenous patient with a history of twin birth who in her puerperium control at 72 hours presented arterial hypertension, frontal headache, peripheral edema and proteinuria establishing the diagnosis of late-onset pos-tpartum preeclampsia, after which treatment was initiated at the first level of care, making referral difficult due to cultural characteristics. Conclusions and recomendations: Late-onset postpartum hypertension is an infrequent pathology in the puerperium, underdiagnosed, with short and long-term cardiovascular com-plications, so its diagnosis, differentiation and management should be optimal based on existing recommendations

[Nephrotic syndrome due to preeclampsia: Presentation, management and clinical evolution observed in 5 years experience]. / Síndrome nefrótico secundario a preeclampsia: presentación, manejo y evolución clínica observados en 5 años de experiencia.

INTRODUCTION: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is rare during pregnancy. The main cause is severe pre-eclampsia (PR). Our aim was to describe the clinical presentation, analytical features, medical management, and progress of women with NS due to PE. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive, retrospective study, conducted from 01/01/2017 to 01/01/2022 (5years). Women with a gestational age (GA) ≥20weeks were included in the study, hospitalised due to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP), with no evidence of kidney damage prior to gestation. RESULTS: Of the 652 HDP, 452 PE and 21 NS were identified. Maternal age was 25±5.7 years, GA at diagnosis was 33.1±5.1 weeks. All the women had facial and peripheral oedema: 5 pleural effusion, 3 pericardial effusion, and 2 anasarca. Their p24 was 6.17±2.34grams (3.10-10.8), serum albumin 2.5±0.27g/dL (2.10-2.90), and serum cholesterol 281.4±21.7mg/dL (251-316). Thirteen developed maternal complications: acute kidney damage, pulmonary oedema, dilated cardiomyopathy, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome. They all remained hypertensive postpartum, and required a combination of two to three antihypertensive drugs. They all received statins postpartum, and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to manage proteinuria. None developed hyperkalaemia or creatinine elevation. Hospital stay was 10.4±3.7days. All nephrotic range proteinuria parameters reversed prior to discharge. No deaths were recorded. CONCLUSION: Presentation ranged from peripheral oedema to serous involvement. Severity of proteinuria varied. Use of ACE inhibitors did not precipitate hyperkalaemia or kidney failure. Maternal complications were frequent, but no deaths were recorded.

O pré natal psicológico como intervenção preventiva no período gravídico puerperal: uma revisão integrativa da literatura / Psychological prenatal care as a preventive intervention in the puerperal pregnancy: an integrative literature review / La atención psicológica prenatal como intervención preventiva en el embarazo puerperal: una revisión bibliográfica integradora

Ser mãe é um marco do desenvolvimento psicológico da mulher. Desse modo, a partir da confirmação da gravidez, há a necessidade de uma reestruturação e reajustamento de sua vida, com o intuito de tornar a experiência mais segura para mãe e filho. Sendo assim, a presente pesquisa tem como finalidade compreender os impactos emocionais no período gravídico puerperal, bem como investigar os efeitos do pré-natal psicológico na redução de possíveis psicopatologias que afetam mulheres no período reprodutivo. Em relação a metodologia, trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa de literatura, sendo utilizadas as plataformas Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scielo, Capes Periódicos (CAPES) e Periódicos e Eletrônicos em Psicologia (PePSIC), aos descritores foram: Gestação; Puerpério; Acompanhamento psicológico, Pre natal Psicológico. Como resultado, houve a síntese dos artigos com a realização de um quadro incluindo as seguintes informações: autor; ano da publicação; título; metodologia; resultados e conclusão, tais artigos foram organizados por números de forma crescente. Conclui-se, que o pré-natal psicológico é indispensável, pois têm como objetivo principal buscar formas de melhorar o momento do parto e a experiência dessa nova fase, por meio da oferta de programas parentais que incluam ações educativas e aspectos psicodinâmicos. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Gestação; Puerpério; Acompanhamento Psicológico; Pre-natal Psicológico.

Being a mother is a milestone in a woman's psychological development. Thus, after the confirmation of pregnancy, there is the need for a restructuring and readjustment of her life in order to make the experience safer for mother and child. Thus, the present research aims to understand the emotional impacts of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as to investigate the effects of psychological prenatal care on the reduction of possible psychopathologies that affect women in the reproductive period. Regarding methodology, it is an Integrative Literature Review, being used the platforms Virtual Health Library (VHL), Scielo, Capes Periodicals (CAPES) and Periodicals and Electronic Psychology (PePSIC), the descriptors were: Pregnancy; Puerperium; Psychological monitoring, Psychological prenatal. As a result, there was the synthesis of the articles with the realization of a table including the following information: author; year of publication; title; methodology; results and conclusion, such articles were organized by numbers in an increasing form. It is concluded that prenatal psychology is indispensable, since its main objective is to seek ways to improve the moment of birth and the experience of this new phase, by offering parenting programs that include educational actions and psychodynamic aspects.

Ser madre es un hito en el desarrollo psicológico de la mujer. Por lo tanto, después de la confirmación del embarazo, hay la necesidad de una reestructuración y reajuste de su vida con el fin de hacer la experiencia más segura para la madre y el niño. Por lo tanto, la presente investigación tiene como objetivo comprender los impactos emocionales del embarazo y el parto, así como investigar los efectos de la atención psicológica prenatal en la reducción de posibles psicopatologías que afectan a las mujeres en el período reproductivo. En cuanto a la metodología, se trata de una Revisión Integrativa de Literatura, siendo utilizadas las plataformas Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), Scielo, Capes Publicaciones Periódicas (CAPES) y Publicaciones Periódicas y Electrónicas en Psicología (PePSIC), los descriptores fueron: Embarazo; Puerperio; Seguimiento Psicológico, Prenatal Psicológico. Como resultado, hubo la síntesis de los artículos con la realización de una tabla incluyendo las siguientes informaciones: autor; año de publicación; título; metodología; resultados y conclusión, tales artículos fueron organizados por números en forma creciente. Se concluye que la psicología prenatal es indispensable, ya que su principal objetivo es buscar formas de mejorar el momento del nacimiento y la vivencia de esta nueva etapa, ofreciendo programas de crianza que incluyan acciones educativas y aspectos psicodinámicos.

Hipertiroidismo en una embarazada, posterior a una infección por SARS-CoV-2. Reporte de caso / Pregnant hyperthyroidism, after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Case report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El hipertiroidismo, en concurrencia con el embarazo, tiene una incidencia variable en los distintos trimestres de la gestación y puerperio. Predomina en el primer trimestre y a los 7 a 9 meses posparto. Se relaciona, principalmente, con enfermedad de Graves e hiperémesis gravídica por las concentraciones de gonadotropina coriónica humana. A partir del surgimiento de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 se documentó la asociación entre ambas enfermedades. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 27 años, primigesta, con antecedente familiar materno de hipotiroidismo, con reporte de TSH pregestacional normal (2.3 mUI/mL). Al cabo de cuatro semanas de embarazo tuvo una infección no complicada por SARS-CoV-2, con prueba diagnóstica positiva de PCR. El diagnóstico y el tratamiento farmacológico fueron oportunos y se logró el estado eutiroideo que permitió suspender la medicación y mantener asintomática a la paciente desde el punto de vista endocrino. A las 36 semanas de embarazo se le diagnosticó preeclampsia severa, por lo que se decidió finalizar el embarazo mediante cesárea, con recién nacido masculino de 2550 g y 47 cm, sin complicaciones. En el seguimiento posparto la función tiroidea permaneció eutiroidea. CONCLUSIONES: En la paciente del caso fue aparente la relación entre la COVID-19 en el embarazo y el hipertiroidismo. El caso es de interés clínico porque permite analizar otros factores causales de la enfermedad tiroidea en el embarazo.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Hyperthyroidism associated with pregnancy has a variable incidence in different trimesters of pregnancy and puerperium. It predominates in the first trimester and at 7 to 9 months postpartum. It is mainly associated with Graves' disease and hyperemesis gravidarum due to human chorionic gonadotropin concentrations. Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the association between the two diseases has been documented. CLINICAL CASE: 27-year-old primigravida with a maternal family history of hypothyroidism and a reported normal pregestational TSH (2.3 mIU/mL). Four weeks into her pregnancy, she had an uncomplicated SARS-CoV-2 infection with a positive diagnostic PCR test. Diagnosis and pharmacologic treatment were timely, and euthyroid status was achieved, allowing discontinuation of the medication and keeping the patient asymptomatic from an endocrine standpoint. At 36 weeks' gestation, she was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia, and it was decided to terminate the pregnancy by cesarean section, with a male newborn weighing 2550 g and 47 cm without complications. At postpartum follow-up, thyroid function remained euthyroid. CONCLUSIONS: In the case patient, the association between COVID-19 in pregnancy and hyperthyroidism was evident. The case is of clinical interest because it allows the analysis of other causal factors of thyroid disease in pregnancy.

Impactos da pandemia da Covid-19 sobre o puerpério: interações e dinâmicas de um grupo de apoio virtual / Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the puerperium: interactions and dynamics of a virtual support group

Resumo Este estudo buscou compreender o impacto da pandemia da Covid-19 sobre o puerpério a partir de interações em um grupo virtual. Pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter exploratório, que analisou um grupo de nove mulheres usuárias dos serviços básicos de saúde de diferentes Estratégias Saúde da Família do município de Currais Novos-RN, Brasil. O corpus resultado das interações foi submetido a Análise da Classificação Hierárquica Descendente do software IRAMUTEQ, e a análise de conteúdo, segundo Bardin. A dimensão analisada foi denominada de Assistência à Saúde (25,5% das unidades de contexto elementar). No grupo analisado, a pandemia culminou em fragilização e precarização nos fluxos de atendimento, resultando em dificuldades encontradas no acesso a serviços básicos da rede pública de saúde. As participantes revelaram que o suporte virtual proporcionou vínculos de amizade e fortaleceu a rede de apoio necessária ao enfrentamento das dificuldades do puerpério, pela troca de experiências.

Abstract This study seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on the puerperium from the point of view of interactions in a virtual group. This study presents research with a qualitative approach, an exploratory character and analyzed a group composed of 9 women users of basic health services of different Family Health Strategies in the Municipality of Currais Novos-RN, Brazil. The corpus resulting from the interactions was prepared, revised, corrected and, subsequently, submitted to the Descending Hierarchical Classification Analysis of the IRAMUTEQ software, followed by content analysis according to Bardin. The dimension now analyzed was called Health Care, comprising 25.5% of units of elementary context. In the analyzed group, the covid-19 pandemic culminated in weak and precarious care flows, resulting in a series of difficulties that mothers encountered in accessing basic public health services, as well as the need to develop other strategies to respond to this scenario. In this perspective, the participants revealed that the virtual support provided bonds of friendship and strengthened the support network necessary to face the difficulties of the puerperium based on the exchange of experiences.