Maternal and fetal outcomes in the absence of antenatal care: a retrospective cohort study

Background: Antenatal care plays a pivotal role in prevention, detection and treatment of pregnancy-related complications and in improving maternal and perinatal outcomes. However, few studies focus on higher income countries and no local studies have been done. This study aims to investigate these outcomes in unbooked pregnancies locally.Methods: We conducted a retrospective single-centre cohort study of unbooked pregnant women presenting between January 2015 to December 2019. We compared indicators of maternal and perinatal outcomes between the unbooked group and women receiving routine antenatal care. Modified Poisson regression was used to test the relationship between the booking status of the pregnancy and various outcome indicators.Results: 50,163 women delivered in the centre, 3% (n=1,525) of whom were unbooked. Unbooked women were more likely to have emergency caesarean sections and were at greater risk of delivering low birth weight babies, requiring blood transfusions (adjusted risk ratio (aRR) 2.59, CI 2.17-3.1; p<0.001) and had a 3.74-time risk of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions (CI 2.53-5.52; p<0.001). The maternal mortality rate was roughly 6 per 100,000 live births in the general population compared to 64.3 per 100,000 for the unbooked population.Conclusions: Although the proportion of unbooked pregnancies are low, these women are more likely to have poorer outcomes and are at increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Our study highlights the importance of regular antenatal care amongst those at most risk of complications. More work is required to explore reasons for non-engagement to encourage uptake of ANC in this population.

Effects of biofeedback electrical stimulation on stress urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle strength during postpartum rehabilitation / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To analyze the effect of biofeedback electrical stimulation on the prevention of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle strength during postpartum rehabilitation.Methods:A total of 200 parturients who gave birth in Ningde Municipal Hospital of Ningde Normal University from October 2021 to April 2022 were included as research objects and divided into the control group and the observation group according to different rehabilitation programs, with 100 cases in each group. The control group was given routine rehabilitation, and the observation group was given biofeedback electrical stimulation on the basis of the control group, the parturients in the two groups were treated for 3 months. The occurrence of stress urinary incontinence in the two groups was compared, and the pelvic floor muscle strength before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. The scores of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICI-Q-SF) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire-7 (PFIQ-7) were compared between the two groups.Results:The total incidence of stress urinary incontinence in the observation group was lower than that in the control group: 4.00%(4/100) vs. 15.00%(15/100), there was statistical difference( χ2 = 9.00, P<0.05). After treatment, the muscle strength grade, class Ⅰ muscle fiber, class Ⅱ muscle fiber and average voltage of pelvic floor muscle in the observation group were higher than those in the control group: (3.85 ± 0.27) grades vs. (3.74 ± 0.32) grades, (10.23 ± 1.17) μV vs. (8.84 ± 1.13) μV, (11.56 ± 0.19) μV vs. (10.98 ± 0.24) μV, (18.12 ± 3.24) μV vs. (14.69 ± 3.01) μV, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the scores of ICI Q-SF and PFIQ-7 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group: (7.02 ± 1.26) scores vs. (8.26 ± 1.15) scores, (18.96 ± 4.31) scores vs. (24.17 ± 5.62) scores, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of biofeedback electrical stimulation in postpartum rehabilitation can reduce the incidence of stress urinary incontinence, improve postpartum pelvic floor muscle strength, and reduce the impact of stress urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle disorder on daily life.

Trends in cesarean section rates in Brazil by Robson classification group, 2014-2020 / Tendencia de la tasa de cesárea en Brasil por grupo de clasificación de Robson, 2014-2020 / Tendência da taxa de cesariana no Brasil por grupo de classificação de Robson, 2014-2020

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the trends in cesarean sections from 2014 to 2020 across both public and private sectors, utilizing the Robson Classification. Methods: this time series study analyzed the proportion of women who underwent cesarean sections between 2014 and 2020, considering both the Robson classification and the type of healthcare service. Trend analysis was conducted using the Prais-Winsten regression. Results: higher proportions of cesarean sections were observed in all Robson groups within the private sector compared to the public sector. This was despite a decreasing trend in the private sector and an increasing trend in the public sector. Notably, elevated proportions of cesarean sections were recorded in groups that are typically favorable to normal childbirth (Robson 1, 4, and 5). Conclusions: although there was a decreasing trend in cesarean sections within the private sector, an increasing trend was observed in the public sector. Additionally, there was a high proportion of cesarean sections among women with conditions favorable to normal childbirth. It is crucial to continuously monitor these indicators to evaluate and implement interventions aimed at reducing unnecessary cesarean sections.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar la tendencia de las cesáreas, en el período de 2014 a 2020, en los sectores público y privado según la Clasificación de Robson. Métodos: estudio de serie temporal de la proporción de mujeres que tuvieron cesáreas entre 2014 y 2020, considerando la clasificación de Robson y el tipo de servicio. Para el análisis de tendencia, se utilizó la regresión de Prais-Winsten. Resultados: se observaron mayores proporciones de cesáreas en todos los grupos de Robson en el sector privado en comparación con el público, incluso con una tendencia a la reducción en el privado y un aumento en el público. También se registraron proporciones elevadas de cesáreas en grupos favorables al parto normal (Robson 1, 4 y 5). Conclusiones: a pesar de la tendencia a la reducción de las cesáreas en el sector privado, hubo una tendencia creciente en el público y una elevada proporción de cesáreas en mujeres con condiciones favorables al parto normal. Se destaca la necesidad de monitorear estos indicadores para evaluar y proponer intervenciones para la reducción de cesáreas innecesarias.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a tendência de cesáreas, no período de 2014 a 2020, nos setores público e privado segundo a Classificação de Robson. Métodos: estudo de série temporal da proporção de mulheres que tiveram cesáreas entre 2014 e 2020, considerando a classificação de Robson e o tipo de serviço. Para análise de tendência, utilizou-se a regressão de Prais-Winsten. Resultados: observaram-se maiores proporções de cesáreas em todos os grupos de Robson no setor privado em relação ao público, mesmo com tendência de redução no privado e aumento no público. Também foram registradas elevadas proporções de cesáreas em grupos favoráveis ao parto normal (Robson 1, 4 e 5). Conclusões: apesar da tendência de redução das cesáreas no setor privado, houve tendência crescente no público e elevada proporção de cesáreas em mulheres com condições favoráveis ao parto normal. Ressalta-se a necessidade de monitorar esses indicadores para avaliar e propor intervenções para a redução de cesáreas desnecessárias.

Assistência à saúde materna na perspectiva de usuárias e profissionais da Atenção Primária: cotidiano e violência / Maternal health care from the perspective of Primary Care users and professionals: daily life and violence

Resumo Compreender os sentidos e significados atribuídos às vivências cotidianas de usuárias e profissionais da atenção primária à saúde (APS), em serviços públicos de assistência materna, é o objetivo deste artigo. Trata-se de estudo de abordagem qualitativa a partir do relato desses sujeitos sobre suas interações. Foram realizados grupos focais com 56 mulheres, de classes populares, de 17-35 anos, majoritariamente autoidentificadas como pretas ou pardas; e 115 profissionais da APS, em duas cidades de um estado do nordeste brasileiro. O tema "violência" emergiu espontaneamente em discussões sobre direitos na gestação, parto e puerpério. As mulheres relataram dificuldades no acesso e problemas na qualidade dos serviços ofertados. As relações hierárquicas e assimétricas entre profissionais e usuárias são atravessadas por uma violência simbólica, naturalizada, institucionalmente legitimada, que se reproduz em um jogo de (des)responsabilização dos profissionais. Como resposta, usuárias recorrem ao controle das emoções e à violência. A depender do contexto, a violência é mais ou menos explícita, atuando como um fio condutor, uma linguagem simbólica, presente na relação usuárias-profissionais de saúde. O cotidiano é marcado por práticas violentas que geram violência como resposta e revelam o não reconhecimento da mulher como sujeito integral e de direitos.

Abstract The aim of this article is to understand the senses and meanings attributed to the daily experiences of primary health care (PHC) users and practitioners in public maternal care services. This is a qualitative study based on these individuals' accounts of their interactions. Focus groups were held with 56 working class women, aged 17-35, mostly self-identified as black or brown, and 115 PHC practitioners, in two cities in a northeastern Brazilian state. The theme of "violence" emerged spontaneously in discussions about rights during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. The women reported difficulties in access and problems with the quality of the services offered. The hierarchical and asymmetrical relations between practitioners and users are crossed by symbolic, naturalized and institutionally legitimized violence, which is reproduced in a game of (dis)accountability on the part of the practitioners. In response, users resort to controlling their emotions and resorting to violence. Depending on the context, violence is more or less explicit, acting as a common thread, a symbolic language, present in the relationship between users and health practitioners. Daily life is marked by violent practices that generate violence as a response and reveal the failure to recognize women as integral subjects with rights.

Knowledge on respectful maternity care among staff nurses: a descriptive survey

Background: Pregnancy is an especial, rousing and often blissful period in a woman’s life. Women may undergo various physiological changes during antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum period. The birthing room environment and health care provider’s attitude are important to minimize the pain and offer a positive childbirth experience. Across the world, women endure disrespect and abuse (D&A) during childbirth. Dearth of Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) from medical professionals like doctors and midwives may cause patients to feel unsatisfied with the healthcare system and lessen their obligation to seek antenatal (ANC), delivery, and postnatal care services. Objective of the study was to assess the existing knowledge on RMC among staff nurses working in the labour room.Methods: A non-experimental descriptive survey design was used to assess the knowledge on Respectful Maternity Care among staff nurses working in the labour room. Non-probability convenient technique was used to select 69 staff nurses from Ramaiah Medical College Hospital, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Motherhood Hospital, Lakshmi Maternity and Surgical Center and Aveksha Hospital, Bengaluru from April 2022 to May 2022. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge on respectful maternity care.Results: The overall knowledge score shows that 65.5% had moderately adequate knowledge on Respectful Maternity Care. The overall knowledge score mean was 16.72 with mean percentage of 64.30 and SD of ±3.438.Conclusions: Assessment and improvement in nurses’ knowledge will improve the quality of care as a means of enhancing safety during childbirth and positive childbirth experience.

Prenatal care associated with neonatal outcomes in maternity hospitals: a hospital-based cross-sectional study / Cuidados prenatales asociados a los resultados neonatales en maternidades: un estudio transversal hospitalario / Assistência pré-natal associada aos desfechos neonatais em maternidades: estudo transversal de base hospitalar

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the association between prenatal care quality indicators and neonatal outcomes in maternity hospitals. Method: Hospital-based cross-sectional study in four high-risk referral maternity hospitals in the five health macro-regions enabled by the Stork Network in Ceará-Brazil. Between April 2017 and July 2018, 440 puerperal women were interviewed using simple probabilistic sampling and a formula with finite populations and stratification of each maternity hospital. The analysis involved Pearson's Chi-Square, Adjusted Residuals Analysis and Fisher's Exact. Results: There was an association between fewer consultations with prematurity and low birth weight. Delivery in the maternity hospital where the woman lived was associated with low birth weight and the need for ventilatory support. Conclusion: Prenatal care quality indicators influenced neonatal outcomes, which underlines the importance of ensuring access and quality of care as ways of reducing infant morbidity and mortality.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar la asociación entre los indicadores de calidad de la atención prenatal y los resultados neonatales en las maternidades. Método: Estudio transversal de base hospitalaria en cuatro maternidades de referencia de alto riesgo en las cinco macrorregiones sanitarias autorizadas por la Red Cigüeña en Ceará-Brasil. Entre abril de 2017 y julio de 2018, se entrevistaron 440 puérperas mediante muestreo probabilístico simple y fórmula con poblaciones finitas y estratificación de cada maternidad. El análisis involucró Chi-Cuadrado de Pearson, Análisis de Residuos Ajustados y Exacto de Fisher. Resultados: Hubo asociación entre menor número de consultas con prematuridad y bajo peso al nacer. El parto en el hospital de maternidad donde vivía la mujer se asoció con el bajo peso al nacer y la necesidad de asistencia ventilatoria. Conclusión: Los indicadores de calidad de la atención prenatal influyeron en los resultados neonatales, lo que subraya la importancia de garantizar el acceso y la calidad de la atención como formas de reducir la morbimortalidad infantil.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre os indicadores da qualidade do pré-natal e os desfechos neonatais em maternidades. Método: Estudo transversal de base hospitalar, em quatro maternidades referências para alto risco nas cinco macrorregiões de saúde habilitadas na Rede Cegonha no Ceará-Brasil. Realizou-se entre abril de 2017 e julho de 2018, entrevista com 440 puérperas, por amostragem probabilística simples e fórmula com populações finitas e estratificação de cada maternidade. A análise envolveu o Qui-Quadrado de Pearson, Análise de Resíduos Ajustados e Exato de Fisher. Resultados: Nota-se associação entre menor número de consultas com prematuridade e baixo peso ao nascer. Parto na maternidade de residência da mulher esteve associada com baixo peso ao nascer e necessidade de suporte ventilatório. Conclusão: Indicadores de qualidade do pré-natal influenciaram os desfechos neonatais, o que afirma a importância da garantia de acesso e qualidade da assistência como formas de reduzir a morbimortalidade infantil.

Adequacy of prenatal care and associated factors in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess the degree of adequacy of prenatal care (PNC) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS) and in its 7 macro-regions considering the time of PNC initiation and the number of appointments attended. It also aims to verify the mode of delivery prevalence and the factors associated with PNC adequacy by mode of delivery. METHODS Sub analysis from a cross-sectional study conducted among 13,432 childbearing women aged 15-49 years assisted in 66 maternity hospitals of the Unified Health System (SUS) and private associated facilities from September 2017 to October 2019. A standardized form was used to collect sociodemographic data, and information about PNC and delivery from the childbearing women's prenatal cards, hospital records, and medical reports. RESULTS The PNC coverage was (98.4%), but only 57.5% of the participants had an adequate PNC defined as the one initiated until the 12th gestational week, with attendance of at least 6 appointments. The cesarean rate was 57.2%. Among women who performed vaginal delivery, multivariate analysis showed that for each 1-year increase in the age of the parturient, the chance of having an adequate PNC increased by 5%. White parturients with higher education and fewer deliveries residing in the macro-region of Valleys were more likely to have an adequate PNC when compared with non-white parturients, who were illiterate and/or had incomplete elementary school, with 3 or more deliveries and who resided in other macro-regions. During pregnancy, 96.0% of the women performed at least one anti-HIV test, 55.8% a rapid test for syphilis, and 75.0% a Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test (VDRL). CONCLUSIONS Despite the almost universal PNC coverage in RS, the PNC offered by the SUS was adequate for just half of the population, therefore public health policies targeted at women receiving care in this setting shall be revisited.

Desrespeito e abuso durante o parto e depressão pós-parto: uma revisão de escopo / Falta de respeto y abuso durante el parto y la depresión posparto: una revisión de alcance / Disrespect and abuse during childbirth and postpartum depression: a scoping review

O objetivo deste estudo foi mapear na literatura científica a relação entre desrespeito e abuso no parto e a ocorrência da depressão pós-parto. Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo elaborada de acordo com as recomendações do Instituto Joanna Briggs. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO e Web of Science e no Portal de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES. Foram incluídos estudos que investigaram a relação entre desrespeito e abuso no parto e depressão pós-parto. Foram considerados como depressão os casos diagnosticados pelo médico e os autorrelatos por meio de escalas validadas, sem restrições quanto ao ano de publicação e ao idioma. Identificaram-se 3.399 publicações e, após remoção de duplicatas, leitura de título, resumo e textos completos, houve seleção de sete artigos para integrar esta revisão. Os estudos foram publicados a partir de 2017 e somente em quatro países. As mulheres que tiveram experiências de desrespeito e abuso no parto foram mais propensas a apresentar sintomas de depressão pós-parto. Faz-se necessária uma terminologia padrão para a assistência desrespeitosa e abusiva no parto, bem como a elaboração de instrumento para mensuração que seja aceito universalmente.

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar en la literatura científica la relación entre la falta de respeto y el abuso durante el parto y la ocurrencia de depresión posparto. Esta es una revisión de alcance realizada según las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs. Las búsquedas se realizaron en las bases de datos Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO y Web of Science y en el Portal de Disertaciones y Tesis de la CAPES. Se incluyeron estudios que investigaron la relación entre la falta de respeto y el abuso durante el parto y la depresión posparto, y se consideró como depresión los casos diagnosticados por el médico y autorreportados mediante escalas validadas, sin restricción de año de publicación o idioma. Se identificaron 3.399 publicaciones y, después de eliminar los duplicados y analizar el título, el resumen y los textos completos, se seleccionaron siete artículos para componer esta revisión. Los estudios se publicaron a partir de 2017, solamente en cuatro países. Las mujeres que tuvieron experiencias de falta de respeto y abuso durante el parto tenían más probabilidades de presentar síntomas de depresión posparto. Se necesita una terminología estándar para la atención del parto irrespetuosa y abusiva, así como el desarrollo de un instrumento de medición que sea universalmente aceptado.

This study aims to map, within the scientific literature, the relationship between disrespect and abuse during childbirth and the occurrence of postpartum depression. This is a scoping review designed in accordance with the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute. The search was performed in Embase, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and in the CAPES Portal of Theses and Dissertations. We included studies that investigated the relationship between disrespect and abuse during childbirth with postpartum depression, considering cases diagnosed by physicians and by self-reports via validated scales, without restrictions regarding the year of publication and language. A total of 3,399 publications were identified and, after removing the duplicates and reading the title, abstracts, and the full-texts, seven articles were selected to integrate this review. Studies were published from 2017 onward, in four countries. Women who had experienced disrespect and abuse during childbirth were more likely to experience symptoms of postpartum depression. A standard terminology is necessary for disrespectful and abusive care during childbirth, as well as the elaboration of a measurement instrument that is universally accepted.

Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Workers Regarding Maternal Health Services: A Comparative Study between Rural and Urban Areas of a Block of Haryana

Introduction: All people, everywhere, deserve the right care, right in their community. In any community, maternal mortality ratio strongly reflects the overall effectiveness of health systems. To increase utilization of existing health services, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is the key component of the National Rural Health Mission. o assess compare the level of knowledgeO : bjective T any of ASHA workers regarding maternal health services in between rural and urban areas of a block of Haryana. Method: The present cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted in block Barwala, district Hisar of Haryana. The assessment of knowledge of ASHA workers was done on the basis of scoring. Appropriate statistical tests like percentages and chi-square (?2) test were applied. RegardingResult :s maternal health services majority of ASHA workers had good knowledge, assessed by score gained by them and none of them was having poor knowledge about maternal health services. However in rural area score, gained was better than urban area & the observed difference was found to be statistically significant. Knowledge of identification & treatment of anaemia and identification of danger signs during pregnancy were inadequate among ASHA workers of both areas. Knowledge of ASHA workers wasConclusion: inadequate as far as anaemia and danger signs during pregnancy were concerned. Frequent and regular refresher training should be organized in their working area.

Determinantes sociales de la salud relacionados con la morbilidad materna extrema departamento de Sucre 2018-2019

Objetivo: Describir los determinantes sociales de la salud relacionados con la aparición de morbilidad materna extrema en gestantes de una institución de salud del departamento de Sucre durante 2018 - 2019. Materiales y métodos: Estudio mixto con fuentes secundarias (Sistema de vigilancia epidemiológica), observación directa en los sitios de residencia y la aplicación de una entrevista semiestructurada al grupo de sobrevivientes. Resultados: La incidencia del evento fue de 1.4 % de gestantes atendidas. El promedio de edad fue de 24 años, pertenece a una etnia el 37.5 %, proceden de área rural el 69.7 %, con niveles educativos bajos (38 %), conviviendo en unión libre (68.7 %), primigestantes (56.2 %), ingreso tardío a los controles prenatales (68.7 %), promedio de asistencias de 3.5 controles. Los determinantes que guardan relación estadística para la aparición del evento fueron: nivel educativo, la pertenencia étnica, tenencia de compañero sentimental y número de controles a los que asiste. La calidad de los servicios de salud, la pobreza, inaccesibilidad geográfica y barreras administrativas de las aseguradoras fueron las más destacadas para las gestantes. Conclusión: El evento se presenta principalmente en gestantes jóvenes, con bajo nivel educativo y de zonas rurales, los determinantes que se asociaron fueron: la etnia, el número de controles prenatales a los que asiste, el nivel educativo y el estado conyugal; para las gestantes con Morbilidad materna los bajos ingresos económicos, la inaccesibilidad a los servicios de salud y la mala calidad en la prestación de estos fueron los más importantes.

Objective: To describe the social determinants of health related to the appearance of extreme maternal morbidity in pregnant women from a health institution in the department of Sucre, for the 2018 - 2019 period. Materials and methods: Mixed study with secondary sources (Epidemiological surveillance system), direct observation at the places of residence, and the application of a semi-structured interview to the group of survivors. Results: The incidence of the event was 1.4% of pregnant women attending. The average age was 24 years old, 37.5% belong to an ethnic group, 69.7% from rural areas, with low educational levels (38%), living together in a free union (68.7%), first pregnancy (56.2%), late admission to prenatal controls (68.7%), average attendance of 3.5 controls. The determinants that are statistically related to the occurrence of the event were: educational level, ethnicity, possession of a romantic partner, and number of controls attended. The quality of health services, poverty, geographic inaccessibility, and administrative barriers of insurance companies were the most prominent for pregnant women. Conclusion: The event occurs mainly in young pregnant women, with a low educational level, and in rural areas. The determinants that were associated were: ethnicity, the number of prenatal check-ups attended, educational level, and marital status; for pregnant women with maternal morbidity, low income, inaccessibility to health services, and the presence of previous illnesses were the most important.

Women autonomy and demand for maternal health services in Nigeria: Evidence from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

mproving women autonomy can be vital in determining the uptake of healthcare services, especially in a patriarchal society with gender rights concerns. Using the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and employing Zero Inflated Negative Binomial regression, the effect of household decision-making power with considerations to women autonomy on the demand for maternal health services in Nigeria was examined. The result of the analysis suggests that women autonomy in deciding expenditures on household healthcare services, and autonomy in deciding their income expenditures significantly increases the likelihood of demand for maternal healthcare services. On the other hand, when the husband/partner makes sole decision, as well as joint decision making concerning expenditure on household healthcare services and expenditure of woman's income reduces the likelihood of demand for maternal healthcare services in the country. This reduction was however much more when husband alone takes the decision than when decisions were taken jointly. Other socioeconomic variables like higher maternal education, and household wealth, also increased the demand for maternal healthcare services. We recommend that government should put in place policies that will help increase women's participation in household decision-making through the sensitization and capacity building initiatives such as improved educational quality for women. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[4]: 65-74).

Tendencia y causas de la mortalidad materna en Chile de 1990 a 2018 / Trends and causes of maternal deaths from 1990 to 2018

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown a decrease in the maternal mortality (MM) rates in Chile, with a trend towards stability since 2001. However, some of its associated causes such as high blood pressure, obesity, or maternal age, have increased in the last years. AIM: To describe the trend and characteristics of MM in Chile between 1990 and 2018. MATERIAL AND METHODS: MM rates were calculated using death records available at the website of the Department of Health Statistics of the Ministry of Health, using the codes 630 to 679 of the International Classification Diseases (ICD)-9 (630-679) and O00-O99 from ICD-10. Live births were obtained from vital statistics of the National Statistics Institute (INE). The age at the time of death and the causes were recorded. Polynomial and Prais-Winsten modelings were applied. RESULTS: There were 1,728 maternal deaths with an overall rate for the period of 23 / 100,000 live births. An inflection of the trend was observed in 2003, with a decrease between 1990-2003 and an increase between 2004-2018. While in the 1990-2003 period all age groups decreased their rate, in 2004-2018 it increased significantly in the 20-34 age group. Concerning the causes, "other obstetric conditions not classified elsewhere" showed a steady upward trend, particularly the late maternal deaths or deaths from sequelae of obstetric causes (O96-O97). CONCLUSIONS: MM rates increased in Chile in recent years, mainly due to the increase in women aged 20 to 34 years and in causes referred to as "other obstetric conditions not classified elsewhere." It is possible that changes in risk factors and in the registries could explain this increase.

Prevalence and Determinants of Adequate Compliance with Antenatal Care in Peru / Prevalência e determinantes da conformidade adequada à atenção pré-natal no Peru

Abstract Objective To determine the adequacy of compliance with antenatal care (ANC) by pregnant women in Peru and to identify the associated factors. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study of data from the 2019 Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey (Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar, ENDES, in Spanish) was conducted. The dependent variable was adequate compliance with ANC (provided by skilled health care professionals; first ANC visit during the first trimester of pregnancy; six or more ANC visits during pregnancy; ANC visits with appropriate content) by women aged 15 to 49 years in their last delivery within the five years prior to the survey. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a log-binomial regression model. Results A total of 18,386 women were analyzed, 35.0% of whom adequately complied with ANC. The lowest proportion of compliance was found with the content of ANC (42.6%). Sociodemographic factors and those related to pregnancy, such as being in the age groups of 20 to 34 years and 35 to 49 years, havingsecondaryor higher education, belonging to a wealth quintile of the population other than the poorest, being from the Amazon region, not being of native ethnicity, having a second or third pregnancy, and having a desired pregnancy, increased the probability of presenting adequate compliance with ANC. Conclusion Only 3 out of 10women in Peru showed adequate compliancewith ANC. Compliance with the content of ANC must be improved, and strategies must be developed to increase the proportion of adequate compliance with ANC.

Resumo Objetivo Determinar a adequação do cumprimento dos cuidados pré-natais (CPN) por mulheres grávidas no Peru e identificar os fatores associados. Métodos Foi realizado um estudo analítico transversal dos dados da Pesquisa Demográfica e de Saúde da Família Peruana de 2019 (Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar, ENDES, em espanhol). A variável dependente foi conformidade adequada coma CPN (fornecida por profissionais de saúde qualificados; primeira visita CPN durante o primeiro trimestre de gravidez; seis ou mais visitas CPN durante a gravidez; visitas CPN com conteúdo apropriado) por mulheres de 15 a 49 anos em seu último parto nos cinco anos anteriores à pesquisa. Os índices de prevalência bruta e ajustada e seus intervalos de confiança de 95% foram calculados usando um modelo de regressão log-binomial. Resultados Foi analisado um total de 18.386 mulheres, das quais 35,0% cumpriram adequadamente o CPN. A menor proporção de conformidade foi encontrada com o conteúdo de ANC (42,6%). Fatores sociodemográficos e aqueles relacionados à gravidez, como estar na faixa etária de 20 a 34 anos e 35 a 49 anos, ter educação secundária ou superior, pertencer a um quintil de riqueza da população que não a mais pobre, ser da região da selva, não ser de etnia nativa, ter um segundo ou terceiro gravidez, e tendo uma gravidez desejada, aumentou a probabilidade de apresentar conformidade adequada com CPN. Conclusão Apenas 3 em cada 10 mulheres no Peru mostraram conformidade adequada com o CPN. O cumprimento do conteúdo do CPN deve ser melhorado, e estratégias devem ser desenvolvidas para aumentar a proporção de cumprimento adequado com o CPN.

Acessibilidade no parto e nascimento a pessoas com deficiência motora, visual ou auditiva: estrutura de estabelecimentos do SUS vinculados à Rede Cegonha / Accessibility to people with motor, visual, or hearing disabilities during delivery and childbirth: the structure of SUS facilities linked to Rede Cegonha

Resumo Não há estudos, de abrangência nacional, caracterizando a acessibilidade para pessoas com deficiência no momento do parto. O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a estrutura física de estabelecimentos hospitalares quanto à acessibilidade para gestantes e puérperas com deficiência motora (DM), visual (DV) ou auditiva (DA) no Brasil. Estudo ecológico, descritivo, realizado em todos os 606 estabelecimentos vinculados à Rede Cegonha (RC), que realizaram partos em 2015. Foram feitas análises descritivas e de distribuição espacial. Considerou-se acessibilidade motora quando o estabelecimento tivesse rampa com corrimão ou elevador, portas com dimensões para cadeira de rodas e banheiro acessível com barras; acessibilidade visual quando houvesse sinalização tátil (sistema Braille ou figuras em relevo); e acessibilidade auditiva quando houvesse sinalização por textos, figuras, placas, cartazes ou símbolos nos ambientes. No Brasil, apenas 26 (4,3%) estabelecimentos tinham acessibilidade para pessoas com DM, 20 (3,3%) para pessoas com DA e nenhum para pessoas com DV. A acessibilidade motora foi pior no Norte e Nordeste e a auditiva, no Norte. Apesar dos avanços decorrentes da implantação da RC no Brasil, a estrutura dos estabelecimentos hospitalares não está adaptada para pessoas com DM, DV ou DA.

Abstract There are no nationwide studies characterizing accessibility for people with disabilities during delivery. This study aimed to describe the physical structure of hospital units regarding accessibility for pregnant and puerperae with motor (MD), visual (VD), or hearing (HD) disabilities in Brazil. This is an ecological, descriptive study conducted in all 606 health facilities linked to the "Rede Cegonha" where deliveries occurred, according to 2015 databases. We performed the descriptive and geospatial analysis and considered the presence of motor accessibility when the establishment had a handrail or elevator ramp, wheelchair-sized doors, and accessible bathroom with bars. We assumed visual accessibility when there was tactile signage on the floor (Braille system or embossed figures) and hearing accessibility when there was signage by texts, pictures, signs, posters, or symbols in the environments. In Brazil, only 26 (4.3%) of the facilities had accessibility for people with MD, 20 (3.3%) for people with VD, and none for HD. Motor accessibility was worse in the North and Northeast of Brazil, and hearing accessibility in the North region. Despite advances in the implementation of the "Rede Cegonha" in Brazil, the facilities' structure is not adapted for women with MD, VD, or HD.

Effects of breast massage at different time periods on lactation yield and breastfeeding success rate / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effects of breast massage at different time periods on lactation yield and breast feeding success rate.Methods:240 pregnant women who gave birth at scheduled time in The First People's Hospital of Wenling from January 2018 to May 2019 were included in this study. They were randomly divided into control group, observation group 1 and observation group 2 ( n = 80/group). The control group was only given routine nursing after delivery without breast massage. The observation group 1 received breast massage at 2 hours postpartum based on routine nursing. The observation group 2 received breast massage at 24 hours postpartum based on routine nursing. Breast comfort rate, the time to lactation, lactation yield at 1 and 3 days after intervention were compared between groups. The number of daily vomiting, crying and fecal empties at 4 days postpartum were compared between groups. The success rate of breastfeeding and the increases in neonatal body mass and height at 42 days postpartum were determined in each group. Results:Breast comfort rate in the control group, observation group 1 and observation group 2 was 71.25% (57/80), 93.75% (75/80) and 83.75% (67/80), respectively. There was significant difference in breast comfort rate among the three groups ( χ2 = 26.466, P < 0.05). The incidence of postpartum breast problem in the control group, observation group 1 and observation group 2 was 27.50% (22/80), 5.00% (4/80) and 15.00% (12/80), respectively. There was significant difference in the incidence of postpartum breast problem among the three groups ( χ2 = 10.478, P < 0.05). The time to lactation in the control group, observation group 1 and observation group 2 was (33.54 ± 7.28) hours, (5.56 ± 2.01) hours and (22.32 ± 4.23) hours, respectively ( F = 27.897, P < 0.05). There was significant difference in the time to lactation between groups ( F = 27.897, P < 0.05). The lactation yield in the observation group 1 and observation group 2 was significantly greater than that in the control group ( F = 6.208, 10.458, both P < 0.05). There were significant differences in the number of daily vomiting, crying and fecal empties at 4 days postpartum among the three groups ( F = 71.54, 9.26 and 10.45, all P < 0.05). The success rate of breastfeeding in the observation group 1 was 93.75% (75/80), which was significantly higher than 85.00% (68/80) in the observation group 2 and 75.00% (60/80) in the control group ( χ2 = 7.841, P < 0.05). There were significant differences in the increases in body weight and height of newborns among the three groups at 42 days postpartum ( F = 10.645, 5.789, both P < 0.05). Conclusion:Breast massage at 2 hours postpartum can greatly increase the comfort rate of maternal breast, effectively reduce the incidence of postpartum breast problem, shorten the time to lactation, increase the amount of postpartum lactation yield, and the success rate of breastfeeding.

Adequacy of prenatal care considering nutritional assistance in Southern Brazil: Maternar Cohort Study / Adequação de cuidados pré-natais e assistência nutricional no Sul do Brasil: o Estudo de Coorte Maternar / Adecuación del cuidado prenatal considerando la asistencia nutricional en el sur de Brasil: Estudio de Cohorte Maternar

Abstract: We verified the prevalence of adequacy in prenatal care considering nutritional assistance and associated factors. It is a cross-sectional study, part of Maternar Cohort Study, conducted between 2018-2019 in Southern Brazil. Women were interviewed during hospitalization in the immediate postpartum period and data were collected from the prenatal chart. Prenatal adequacy and nutritional care were assessed according to criteria from the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Two outcome models were constructed. Outcome 1 consisted of minimal coverage (early prenatal start and minimum number of visits) and exams, and Outcome 2 comprised minimal coverage, exams, and nutritional assistance. Poisson regression was used to estimate prevalence ratios. A total of 802 women were analyzed, and we identified 57% of adequacy of Outcome 1. Unplanned pregnancy (PR = 0.76; 95%CI: 0.68-0.86), parity (PR = 0.88; 95%CI: 0.83-0.94) and prenatal care outside Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul State (PR = 0.80; 95%CI: 0.69-0.92), were associated with lower prenatal adequacy frequencies. Outcome 2 was considered adequate for 10.2% of women. Follow-up by different professionals during prenatal care was associated with lower adequacy (PR = 0.49; 95%CI: 0.28-0.86). Women with high-risk pregnancies had a higher frequency of adequacy in Outcome 1 (PR = 1.21; 95%CI: 1.07-1.37) and in Outcome 2 (PR = 1.75; 95%CI: 1.16-2.64). General adequacy was considered low in both outcomes. There was a lack of nutritional assistance during prenatal care. Characteristics such as pregnancy planning, lower parity, prenatal care in Porto Alegre, follow-up by the same professional and high-risk pregnancy were predictors for the adequacy of prenatal care.

Resumo: Verificamos a prevalência de adequação da atenção pré-natal considerando a assistência nutricional e identificamos os fatores associados. O estudo transversal, parte do Estudo de Coorte Maternar, foi realizado em 2018 e 2019 no Sul do Brasil. As mulheres foram entrevistadas durante a internação no pós-parto imediato, e os dados foram coletados do cartão de pré-natal. A adequação do pré-natal e da assistência nutricional foram avaliadas de acordo com os critérios do Ministério da Saúde. Dois modelos de desfechos foram construídos. O Desfecho 1 consistia em cobertura mínima (início precoce do pré-natal e número mínimo de consultas) e exames, e o Desfecho 2, com cobertura mínima e exames, acrescidos de assistência nutricional. Foi utilizada a regressão de Poisson para estimar as razões de prevalência. Foram analisadas 802 mulheres, e identificamos 57% de adequação do Desfecho 1. A gravidez não planejada (RP = 0,76; IC95% 0,68-0,86), paridade (RP = 0,88; IC95%: 0,83-0,94) e pré-natal fora da capital do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul (RP = 0,80; IC95%: 0,69-0,92) estiveram associados a menores frequências de pré-natal adequado. O Desfecho 2 foi considerado adequado em 10,2% das mulheres. O acompanhamento por diferentes profissionais durante o pré-natal esteve associado a menor adequação (RP = 0,49; IC95%: 0,28-0,86). As mulheres com gravidez de alto risco tiveram maior frequência de adequação no Desfecho 1 (RP = 1,21; IC95%: 1,07-1,37) e no Desfecho 2 (RP = 1,75; IC95%: 1,16-2,64). A adequação geral foi considerada baixa para ambos os desfechos. Havia falta de assistência nutricional durante o atendimento pré-natal. Os preditores de adequação do pré-natal incluíam planejamento da gravidez, paridade menor, pré-natal na capital, acompanhamento pelo mesmo profissional e gestação de alto risco.

Resumen: Verificamos la prevalencia de la adecuación del cuidado prenatal, considerando factores relacionados con la asistencia nutricional, así como sus factores asociados. Se trata de un estudio trasversal, que parte del Estudio de Cohorte Maternar, realizada entre 2018-2019 en el sur de Brasil. Las mujeres fueron entrevistadas durante su hospitalización en un período inmediato al postparto y los datos se recogieron de la cartilla prenatal. La adecuación prenatal y nutricional fue evaluada según los criterios del Ministerio de Salud. Se construyeron dos modelos de resultados. El Resultado 1 consistió en una mínima cobertura (inicio temprano prenatal y mínimo número de visitas) y exámenes, y el Resultado 2 tuvo una mínima cobertura, exámenes y asistencia nutricional. La regresión de Poisson se usó para estimar las ratios de prevalencia. Se analizaron a 802 mujeres, e identificamos un 57% de adecuación al Resultado 1. Embarazo no planeado (RP = 0,76; IC95%: 0,68-0,86), paridad (RP = 0,88; IC95%: 0,83-0,94) y cuidado prenatal fuera de la capital del estado de Rio Grande do Sul (RP = 0,80; IC95%: 0,69-0,92) estuvieron asociados con frecuencias de educación más bajas durante el período prenatal. El Resultado 2 fue considerado adecuado para un 10,2% de las mujeres. El seguimiento realizado por parte de diferentes profesionales durante el cuidado prenatal estuvo asociado con una adecuación más baja (RP = 0,49; IC95%: 0,28-0,86). Las mujeres con embarazos de alto riesgo tuvieron una frecuencia más alta de adecuación en el Resultado 1 (RP = 1,21; IC95%: 1,07-1,37) y en el Resultado 2 (RP = 1,75; IC95%: 1,16-2,64). La adecuación general fue considerada baja en ambos resultados. Hubo una falta de asistencia nutricional durante el cuidado prenatal. Características tales como: planificación de los embarazos, paridad más baja, cuidado prenatal en la capital, seguimiento por el mismo profesional y embarazo de alto riesgo fueron predictores para la idoneidad del cuidado prenatal.

Worldwide original research production on maternal near-miss: A 10-year bibliometric study

Abstract Objective To evaluate the global productivity regarding original articles on maternal near-miss (MNM). Methods We conducted a bibliometric analysis of original articles published from 2008 to November 2019 in the journals indexed in the Scopus database. The averages of the number of articles by author, of the number of authors by article, of the number of citations by article, and the total number of documents with one or more authors were obtained. An analysis of the co-citation of authors and a co-occurrence analysis of the terms included in the titles and abstracts were performed and were presented as network visualization maps. Results A total of 326 original articles were analyzed. There was an increase in the number of articles (p < 0.001; average annual growth rate = 12.54%;). A total of 1,399 authors, an average number of articles per author of 4.29, with an index of authors per document of 0.23, and an index of co-authors per document of 8.16 were identified. A total of 85 countries contributed with original articles on MNM. Among the top ten countries regarding the contribution of articles, five were low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Brazil had the highest volume of production (31.1%;), followed by the US (11.5%;). Terms related to countries and the measurement of the rates and cases of MNM and the associated factors were found in recent years in the analysis of the co-occurrence of terms. Conclusion There was an increase in the production of original articles on MNM, with a significant participation of authors and institutions from LMICs, which reveals a growing interest in the use of MNM indicators to improve the quality of maternal health care.

Acceso de mujeres en embarazo, parto y post parto a servicios de salud según clase social / Access of women in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum to health services according to social class

Resumen Objetivo: comprender el acceso que tienen las mujeres en situación de embarazo, parto y post parto a los servicios de salud según la clase social en Bogotá (Colombia). Métodos: estudio cualitativo. Perspectiva hermenéutica crítica. Método etnografía crítica. Muestreo teórico. Análisis por triangulación en Atlas Ti. Participaron 9 mujeres y 8 profesionales de la salud. Se realizaron 38 entrevistas a profundidad durante 13 meses y 62 acompañamientos a las maternas en las actividades de control prenatal, vacunación, trabajo de parto, consulta post parto, exámenes de seguimiento, curso Psicoprofiláctico, hospitalización y sala de espera, tanto en servicios públicos como privados. Resultados: existen desigualdades según la clase social en el acceso que tienen las mujeres a los servicios de salud en los siguientes aspectos: acceso a servicio a especialistas, hacer la fila para esperar la atención, la disponibilidad de citas y agenda para programar la cita, perder la cita habiendo llegado al servicio, la prioridad que le dan las instituciones a las maternas, madrugar para conseguir atención, pedir la cita, las condiciones de la espera y elegir la clínica o el personal. Conclusiones: los anteriores aspectos se intensifican en clases sociales con menos ventajas. Se requiere disminuir las desigualdades sociales para disminuir las inequidades en salud.

Abstract Objective: to understand the access that women in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum have to health services according to social class in Bogotá (Colombia). Methods: qualitative study. Critical hermeneutical perspective. Critical ethnography method. Theoretical sampling. Analysis by triangulation in Atlas Ti. 9 women and 8 health professionals participated. 38 in-depth interviews were carried out during 13 months and 62 accompaniments to the maternal in the activities of prenatal control, vaccination, labor, postpartum consultation, follow-up examinations, Psychoprophylactic course, hospitalization and waiting room, both in public services as private. Results: there are inequalities according to social class in the access that women have to health services in the following aspects: access to specialist services, queuing to wait for care, availability of appointments and schedule to schedule the appointment, Missing the appointment having arrived at the service, the priority that institutions give to maternal mothers, getting up early to get care, requesting an appointment, waiting conditions and choosing the clinic or staff. Conclusions: the previous aspects are intensified in social classes with less advantages. Reducing social inequalities is required to decrease health inequities.

Demanda de atención obstétrica y densidad de recursos en salud para mujeres mexicanas en edad fértil / Demand for obstetric care and density of health resources for childbearing age Mexican women

Resumen Introducción: México registra aumento de las cesáreas e inequidad y desigualdad en la distribución de recursos para la atención obstétrica. Objetivo: Identificar las entidades y municipios en México que concentran la demanda de atención obstétrica y tasas de cesáreas y su relación con los recursos en salud y mujeres en edad fértil (MEF). Método: Se registraron los nacimientos del periodo 2008-2017, agrupados en cinco estratos municipales, y los recursos en salud y MEF de 2017. Resultados: La tasa nacional de cesáreas 2008-2017 fue de 45.3/100 nacimientos; 95 y 97 % de los nacimientos y cesáreas se concentraron en el estrato “muy alto” (470 municipios), en el cual se utilizó 80 % o más de los recursos en salud y destacó la sobreutilización. La densidad de recursos en salud destinados a las MEF reflejó inequidad y desigualdad. Conclusiones: La alta concentración de la demanda obstétrica y oferta de los recursos en salud pudiera conllevar mayor recurrencia a la cesárea. En las políticas de reducción de cesáreas es necesario considerar la organización y administración adecuadas de los recursos en salud.

Abstract Introduction: In Mexico, there is an increase in the number of C-sections, as well as inequity and inequality in the distribution of resources for obstetric care. Objective: To identify the states and municipalities in Mexico that concentrate the demand for obstetric care and the C-section rates and their relationship with health resources and women of childbearing age (WCBA). Method: Births of the 2008-2017 period were recorded, grouped into five municipal strata, as well as 2017 health resources and WCBA. Results: The 2008-2017 national rate of C-sections was 45.3/100 births; 95 and 97 % of births and C-sections were concentrated in the “very high” stratum, where 80 % or more of health resources were used, with overuse standing out. The density of health resources assigned to WCBAs reflected inequity and inequality Conclusions: The high concentration of obstetric demand and health resources supply could entail a higher recurrence of C-sections. Policies for C-section reduction should consider proper organization and administration of health resources.

Gastos com a assistência ao parto: comparação entre as coortes de nascimento de Pelotas dos anos de 2004 e 2015, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil / Expenditures on childbirth care: a comparison of the 2004 and 2015 birth cohorts in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil / Gastos con la asistencia al parto: comparación entre las cohortes de nacimientos de Pelotas (Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil) desde el año 2004 y 2015

Resumo: Apesar de a maioria dos partos no Brasil ser financiada pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), existem gastos diretos (pessoais privados) envolvidos no nascimento. Este estudo visa a comparar o desembolso materno para financiar os partos das crianças pertencentes às coortes de nascimento de Pelotas de 2004 e 2015. Foram utilizadas informações coletadas logo após o nascimento e aos três meses de idade. As variáveis analisadas incluem informações sociodemográficas, econômicas, cobertura por plano privado de saúde e despesas relacionadas ao parto. Os valores de 2004 foram ajustados pelo Índice Nacional de Preços ao Consumidor Amplo (IPCA). Observou-se aumento na posse de planos de saúde de 33,4% (IC95%: 31,9-34,9) para 45,1% (IC95%: 43,6-46,7) no período analisado e este esteve diretamente associado à posição econômica das famílias (p < 0,001). Ocorreu um aumento na média dos gastos com hospitalização para o parto de R$ 60,38 (DP = 288,66) para R$ 171,15 (DP = 957,07), e nos gastos adicionais com médicos de R$ 191,60 (DP = 612,86) para R$ 1.424,80 (DP = 4.459,16) entre as mães que se internaram pelo plano privado de saúde (e não houve diferença significativa nestes gastos entre as mães que optaram pelo parto particular). Houve aumento importante no gasto com a assistência ao parto principalmente entre as mães que se internaram pelo plano privado de saúde.

Abstract: Although most childbirth care in Brazil is financed by the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS), there are out-of-pocket expenditures (private personal costs) involved in births. This study aims to compare maternal out-of-pocket expenditures in births of children from the Pelotas Birth Cohorts of 2004 and 2015. The study drew on information collected right after birth and at three months of age. The target variables include sociodemographic and economic data, private health plan coverage, and expenditures related to the birth. Values from 2004 were adjusted to 2015 by the general price index. There was an increase in private health plan coverage from 33.4% (95%CI: 31.9-34.9) to 45.1% (95%IC: 43.6-46.7) in the target period, directly associated with the families' socioeconomic status (p < 0.001). There was an increase in mean expenditures on hospitalization for the birth, from BRL 60.38 (SD = 288.66) to BRL 171.15 (SD = 957.07), and in additional medical expenditures, from BRL 191.60 (SD = 612.86) to BRL 1,424.80 (SD = 4,459.16) among mothers admitted to hospital under their private health plans (and there was no significant difference in these expenditures for mothers that opted for direct payment). There was an important increase in expenditures for childbirth care, especially among mothers admitted to hospital under private health plans.

Resumen: A pesar de que la mayoría de los partos en Brasil esté financiado por el Sistema Único de Salud, existen gastos directos (personales privados) implicados en el nacimiento. Este estudio tiene como objetivo comparar el desembolso materno para financiar los partos de los niños, pertenecientes a las cohortes de nacimientos de Pelotas desde el 2004 al 2015. Se utilizó información recogida tras el nacimiento y a los tres meses de edad. Las variables analizadas incluyen información sociodemográfica, económica, cobertura con plan privado de salud y gastos relacionados con el parto. Los valores de 2004 se ajustaron por el Índice Nacional de Precios al Consumidor Amplio. Se observó un aumento en la posesión de planes de salud de un 33,4% (IC95%: 31,9-34,9) a un 45,1% (IC95%: 43,6-46,7) durante el período analizado y este se mostró directamente asociado a la posición económica de las familias (p < 0,001). Se produjo un aumento en la media de los gastos con hospitalización para el parto de BRL 60,38 (DE = 288,66) a BRL 171,15 (DE = 957,07), y en los gastos adicionales con médicos, de BRL 191,60 (DE = 612,86) a BRL 1.424,80 (DE = 4.459,16) entre las madres que estaban internadas por el plan privado de salud (y no hubo diferencia significativa en estos gastos entre las madres que optaron por el parto particular). Hubo un aumento importante en el gasto con asistencia al parto, principalmente, entre madres que estuvieron internadas para el parto mediante un plan privado de salud.