Cervical length measurement between 11 and 13 + 6 weeks of pregnancy: Comparison of maternal and ultrasonographic characteristics between term and preterm deliveries.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the maternal and ultrasonographic characteristics of pregnant women who underwent cervical length (CL) measurement by transvaginal ultrasound between 11 and 13 + 6 weeks of gestation and who delivered at term or preterm. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was carried out between March 2013 and December 2018 by analyzing ultrasound data of singleton pregnant women who underwent CL measurement by transvaginal ultrasound during the first trimester scan. CL was compared between the two groups (full-term and preterm birth [PB]) using Student's t-test. RESULTS: A total of 5097 pregnant women were enrolled, of whom 5061 (99.3%) had term and 36 (0.7%) had PB < 34 weeks. CL measurements did not differ between the term and preterm groups (36.62 vs. 37.83 mm, p = 0.08). Maternal age showed a significant and linear association with CL (r = 0.034, p = 0.012) and CRL (r = 0.086, p < 0.001). Smoking status was associated with shorter CL (36.64 vs. 35.09 mm, p = 0.003). When we analyzed the CL of the pregnant women in the term and preterm groups, according to the gestational age cut-offs for prematurity (28, 30, 32, and 34 weeks), we found that there was no significant difference between the measurements in all groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: We observed no significant differences between CL measurements between 11 and 13 + 6 weeks in pregnant women who had preterm and term deliveries. Gestational age and CRL showed a significant and linear association with CL measurement.

Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding / Fatores associados ao aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida

INTRODUCTION: Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) is still little stimulated in several hospitals in Brazil. Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF). METHODS: Cross-sectional, quantitative study with retrospective secondary data collection in hospital records of 250 full-term newborns, regardless of the type of delivery, with no history of maternal gestational risk, seen in the last six months. Data collection period in a public maternity hospital in Greater São Paulo. Data collection was performed between November 2018 and January 2019, with approval from the hospital and the FMABC Research Ethics Committee under register n. 2,924,393. RESULTS: The prevalence of EIBF was 66%. BFH is associated with anesthesia at childbirth (p<0,001), APGAR less than or equal to 8 in the 1st and 5th minutes (p<0,001), and with c-section (p<0,001), which represented 29.2% of deliveries in the sample. Respiratory distress (38.82%), hypotonia (24.70%), followed by unfavorable maternal conditions (18.82%), were shown to be impeding factors for EIBF, although 90% of newborns received Apgar 9 /10 in the 5th minute. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of early breastfeeding is lower than recommended, but compatible with the most recent national frequency proportions.

INTRODUÇÃO: O aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida ainda é pouco estimulado em vários hospitais do Brasil. OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência e os fatores associados ao aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida (AMP) entre recém-nascidos a termo. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, de natureza quantitativa, com coleta de dados secundários retrospectivos em prontuários hospitalares de 250 recém-nascidos a termo, independentemente do tipo de parto, com histórico de gestacional de risco habitual, atendidos nos últimos seis meses anteriores ao período de coleta de dados, em uma maternidade pública da Grande São Paulo. Os dados foram coletados entre novembro de 2018 e janeiro de 2019, por meio de roteiro estruturado, mediante aprovação do hospital e do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da FMABC (Parecer n.º 2.924.393). O banco de dados e o tratamento estatístico foram realizados através do programa STATA®. Para a análise, utilizou-se proporções e teste qui-quadrado, adotando-se um nível de significância de 5% e 95% o intervalo de confiança. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de AMP foi de 66%. O AMP está associado a anestesia no parto (p<0,001), APGAR menor ou igual a 8 no 1º e 5º minutos (p<0,001) e ao parto cesárea (p<0,001), cuja proporção na amostra foi de 29,2%. Desconforto respiratório (38,82%), hipotonia (24,70%), seguido de condições maternas desfavoráveis (18,82%), mostraram-se como fatores impeditivos para o AMP, embora 90% dos recém-nascidos tenham recebido Apgar 9/10 no 5º minuto. CONCLUSÃO: A prevalência do aleitamento materno precoce é inferior ao recomendado, porém compatível com as proporções de frequência nacional mais recentes.

Birthweights at term have increased globally: insights from a systematic review of 183 million births.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess global trends in mean birthweights at term, as reported in peer-reviewed literature. DATA SOURCES: We electronically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to September 2023, using combinations of the search terms: "birth weight"; "birth-weight"; "birthweight"; "trend". There were no restrictions based on language or geographic area. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: We included all ecological and observational studies reporting mean birthweight at term as a continuous numerical variable over time. METHODS: We assessed the quality of included studies using the Dufault and Klar checklist modified by Betran et al. Univariate and multivariate linear models were used to examine the effects of time (years) and geographical origins. Subgroup analyses focused on national data sources and on data collected from 1950 onward. RESULTS: Among 6447 reviewed articles, 29 met our criteria, reporting mean birthweight data from over 183 million infants worldwide. Most studies were hospital-based (48.3%), 44.8% used national data, and a minority used municipality, community, or regional data (6.9%). Geographically, North America (31.0%) had the highest representation, followed by Asia and Europe (27.6% each), and South America and Oceania (6.9% each). Our univariate linear regression model (Model 1) revealed a significant increase in mean birthweight at term over time (4.74 g/y; 95% confidence interval, 3.95-5.53; P<.001). Model 2, incorporating continental dummy variables into the first model, confirmed this trend (3.85 g/y; 95% confidence interval, 2.96-4.74; P<.001). Model 3, focusing on available national data, did not find a significant relationship. Model 4 narrowed its focus on records from 1950 onward, reporting a robust annual increase of 7.26 g/y (95% confidence interval, 6.19-8.33; P<.001). Model 5, adjusting for the number of participants included in each study, reported a conclusive mean term birthweight increase of 1.46 g/y (95% confidence interval, 0.74-2.18; P<.001). CONCLUSION: This systematic review of 29 studies shows an increase in term birthweights over time, particularly when considering data since 1950. Limitations include study quality variations, data source diversity, and data sparsity, underscoring the need for future research to use precise gestational age distinctions and predetermined time frames to gain a deeper understanding of this trend and its implications for maternal and child health.

Insucesso de indução por misoprostol em gestantes: revisão integrativa / Fracaso de la inducción por misoprostol en mujeres embarazadas: revisión integradora / Unsuccessful misoprostol induction in pregnant women: an integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura acerca do insucesso da indução do trabalho de parto com misoprostol em gestações a termo. Métodos Revisão integrativa, realizada entre janeiro e novembro de 2022, cuja pergunta de pesquisa e descritores foram delineados por meio da estratégia PECO. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados MEDLINE; Web of Science; CINAHL; EMBASE e Scopus por duas pesquisadoras de forma independente, assim como a avaliação. Para a fase de seleção e identificação dos estudos foi utilizado o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A avaliação do risco de viés dos artigos incluídos foi realizada através do questionário Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Resultados Foram identificados 3.674 artigos, 84 foram lidos na íntegra, dos quais 11 compuseram a revisão (n=9.010 gestantes), com publicação entre os anos de 2005 a 2021, sendo a maioria nos Estados Unidos. Quanto ao nível de evidência, todos os artigos foram classificados como 2b, avaliada coforme o delineamento de cada investigação. O estudo apontou evidências quanto aos seguintes fatores: IMC elevado (maior igual a 30kg/m2), nuliparidade, bishop imaturo, comprimento cervical (maior igual a 30mm), estatura, etnia (não caucasianas do sul da Europa) e peso fetal (maior igual a 4kg). Conclusão Alcançou-se o objetivo do estudo tendo sido demonstrado seis fatores maternos e um fetal que podem levar ao insucesso da indução. Vale ressaltar a necessidade de evidências que incorporem a individualidade de cada característica e destaca-se a contribuição desse estudo para embasar a escolha da melhor conduta para cada gestação de forma individualizada.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura acerca del fracaso de la inducción del trabajo de parto con misoprostol en gestaciones a término. Métodos Revisión integradora, realizada entre enero y noviembre de 2022, cuya pregunta de investigación y descriptores fueron definidos mediante la estrategia PECO. Las búsquedas fueron realizadas en las bases de datos MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE y Scopus por dos investigadoras de forma independiente, al igual que la evaluación. Para la fase de selección e identificación de los estudios se utilizó el Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). La evaluación del riesgo de sesgo de los artículos incluidos se realizó a través del cuestionario Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Resultados Se identificaron 3.674 artículos, 84 se leyeron en su totalidad, de los cuales 11 conformaron la revisión (n=9.010 mujeres embarazadas), publicados entre los años 2005 y 2021, la mayoría en Estados Unidos. Respecto al nivel de evidencia, todos los artículos fueron clasificados como 2b, evaluada de acuerdo con el diseño de cada investigación. El estudio indicó evidencias respecto a los siguientes factores: IMC elevado (mayor igual a 30 kg/m2), nuliparidad, bishop bajo, longitud cervical (mayor o igual a 30 mm), estatura, etnia (no caucasoide del sur de Europa) y peso fetal (mayor igual a 4 kg). Conclusión Se alcanzó el objetivo del estudio y se demostraron seis factores maternos y uno fetal que pueden llevar al fracaso de la inducción. Cabe resaltar la necesidad de evidencias que incorporen la individualidad de cada característica y se destaca la contribución de este estudio para fundamentar la elección de la mejor conducta en cada gestación de forma individualizada.

Abstract Objective To analyze the evidence available in literature regarding unsuccessful labor induction with misoprostol in full-term pregnancies. Methods This is an integrative review, carried out between January and November 2022, whose research question and descriptors were outlined using the PECO strategy. The searches were carried out in the MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE and Scopus databases by two researchers independently as well as assessment. For the study selection and identification phase, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used. The risk of bias assessment of included articles was carried out using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results A total of 3,674 articles were identified, and 84 were read in full, of which 11 comprised the review (n=9,010 pregnant women), published between 2005 and 2021, with the majority in the United States. Regarding the level of evidence, all articles were classified as 2b, assessed according to the design of each study. The study showed evidence regarding the following factors: High BMI (greater than 30 kg/m2), nulliparity, immature bishop, cervical length (greater than 30 mm), height, ethnicity (non-Caucasians from southern Europe) and fetal weight (greater equal to 4 kg). Conclusion The objective study was achieved, having demonstrated six maternal factors and one fetal factor that can lead to unsuccessful induction. It is worth highlighting the need for evidence that incorporates the individuality of each characteristic and the contribution of this study to support the choice of the best conduct for each pregnancy on an individual basis stands out.

Cesarean sections and early-term births according to Robson classification: a population-based study with more than 17 million births in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Cesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide and are associated with negative maternal and child health outcomes when performed without medical indication. However, there is still limited knowledge about the association between high CS rates and early-term births. This study explored the association between CSs and early-term births according to the Robson classification. METHODS: A population-based, cross-sectional study was performed with routine registration data of live births in Brazil between 2012 and 2019. We used the Robson classification system to compare groups with expected high and low CS rates. We used propensity scores to compare CSs to vaginal deliveries (1:1) and estimated associations with early-term births using logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 17,081,685 live births were included. Births via CS had higher odds of early-term birth (OR 1.32; 95% CI 1.32-1.32) compared to vaginal deliveries. Births by CS to women in Group 2 (OR 1.50; 95% CI 1.49-1.51) and 4 (OR 1.57; 95% CI 1.56-1.58) showed the highest odds of early-term birth, compared to vaginal deliveries. Increased odds of an early-term birth were also observed among births by CS to women in Group 3 (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.29-1.31), compared to vaginal deliveries. In addition, live births by CS to women with a previous CS (Group 5 - OR 1.36, 95% CI 1.35-1.37), a single breech pregnancy (Group 6 - OR 1.16; 95% CI 1.11-1.21, and Group 7 - OR 1.19; 95% CI 1.16-1.23), and multiple pregnancies (Group 8 - OR 1.46; 95% CI 1.40-1.52) had high odds of an early-term birth, compared to live births by vaginal delivery. CONCLUSIONS: CSs were associated with increased odds of early-term births. The highest odds of early-term birth were observed among those births by CS in Robson Groups 2 and 4.

Serum cytokines in second trimester pregnancy and their relationship with spontaneous preterm births in the Ribeirão Preto and São Luiz cohorts.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between second trimester plasma cytokine levels in asymptomatic pregnant women and preterm births (PTB) in an attempt to identify a possible predictor of preterm birth. METHODS: The study design was a nested case-control study including women with singleton a gestational age between 20-25(+ 6) weeks from two Brazilian cities. The patients were interviewed, Venous blood samples were collected. The participants were again evaluated at birth. A total of 197 women with PTB comprised the case group. The control group was selected among term births (426 patients). Forty-one cytokines were compared between groups. RESULTS: When only spontaneous PTB were analyzed, GRO, sCD40L and MCP-1 levels were lower in the case group (p < 0.05). Logarithmic transformation was performed for cytokines with discrepant results, which showed increased levels of IL-2 in the group of spontaneous PTB (p < 0.05). In both analyses, the incidence of maternal smoking and of a history of preterm delivery differed significantly between the case and control groups. In multivariate analysis, only serum GRO levels differed between the case and control groups. CONCLUSION: Lower second trimester serum levels of GRO in asymptomatic women are associated with a larger number of PTB. This finding may reflect a deficient maternal inflammatory response.

Exposición antenatal a contaminantes vehiculares y asociación con parto pretérmino en Colombia / Antenatal exposure to vehicular pollutants and association with preterm birth in Colombia

Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre parto pretérmino y exposición prenatal de gestantes a emisiones vehiculares de material particulado menor de 10 micras y de monóxido de carbono, en una ciudad de Colombia, entre julio de 2014 y julio de 2015. Métodos: Estudio relacional, retrospectivo, de casos y controles, en el Hospital de Caldas de la ciudad de Manizales; en mujeres que asistieron para atención del parto. La exposición a emisiones vehiculares de material particulado menor de 10 micras y de monóxido de carbono, se determinó usando estimaciones previamente publicadas para la ciudad. El análisis estadístico se realizó en el aplicativo Jamovi ­ Stats Open Now. Se contó con el aval de los comités de ética de las instituciones implicadas. Resultados: Se analizaron 222 pacientes, 74 presentaron parto pretérmino (casos) y 148 parto a término (controles). No se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el desarrollo de parto pretérmino y los niveles de material particulado menor de 10 micras o de monóxido de carbono; no obstante, podría haber una asociación entre parto pretérmino y aseguramiento en salud, que no pudo establecerse por el tamaño de muestra pequeño. También se obtuvo el patrón espacial de los casos de parto pretérmino en la ciudad con base en la residencia habitual de las pacientes. Conclusión: Los contaminantes ambientales como el material particulado menor de 10 micras y el monóxido de carbono, pueden estar implicados en la presentación de parto pretérmino, sin embargo, se requieren más estudios que analicen esta asociación(AU)

Objective: To determine the association between preterm delivery and prenatal exposure of pregnant women to vehicular emissions of particulate matter smaller than 10 microns and carbon monoxide, in a city in Colombia, between July 2014 and July 2015. Methods: Relational, retrospective, case-control study at the Caldas Hospital in the city of Manizales; in women who attended delivery care. Exposure to vehicular emissions of particulate matter smaller than 10 microns and carbon monoxide was determined using previously published estimates for the city. The statistical analysis was carried out in the Jamovi ­ Stats Open Now application. It had the endorsement of the ethics committees of the institutions involved. Results: A total of 222 patients were analyzed, 74 presented preterm delivery (cases) and 148 term delivery (controls). No statistically significant association was found between the development of preterm labor and levels of particulate matter less than 10 microns or carbon monoxide; however, there could be an association between preterm delivery and health insurance, which could not be established due to the small sample size. The spatial pattern of cases of preterm delivery in the city was also obtained based on the habitual residence of the patients. Conclusion: Environmental pollutants such as particulate matter smaller than 10 microns and carbon monoxide may be involved in the presentation of preterm labor, however, more studies are required to analyze this association(AU)

[Magnitude and characteristics of late-term and post-term births: analysis of maternal and neonatal complications in Brazil, 2011]. / Magnitude e características dos nascimentos termo tardio e pós-termo e complicações maternas e neonatais no Brasil, 2011.

This study analyzed late-term and post-term birth, evaluating the maternal profile, its characteristics, and maternal and neonatal complications. A total of 23,610 babies were selected from the Birth in Brazil study (2011), and a descriptive analysis of the study population was performed. The association between late-term and post-term birth and their outcomes was performed using logistic regressions (p-value < 0.05). The prevalence found was 7.4% for late-term and 2.5% for post-term birth, both of which were more frequent in the North and Northeast regions, in adolescents, black women, with low schooling, multiparous, cared for by the public sector. Late term pregnancies had a higher chance of induction of vaginal delivery (OR = 2.02; 95%CI: 1.67-2.45), of cesarean section (OR = 1.32; 95%CI: 1.16-1.52), of severe laceration (OR = 3.75; 95%CI: 1.36-10.36), and of oxygen therapy for newborns (OR = 1.52; 95%CI: 1.02-2.26). In post-term pregnancies, newborns had a lower chance of breastfeeding at birth (OR = 0.74; 95%CI: 0.56-0.97) and during hospitalization (OR = 0.62; 95%CI: 0.40-0.97) and a higher chance of being born small for the gestational age (OR = 4.01; 95%CI: 2.83-5.70). The results using only ultrasound as a measure of gestational age confirmed the previous findings. Late-term and post-term pregnancies occur more frequently in the North and Northeast regions and in women with greater social vulnerability, being associated with maternal and neonatal complications.

Este estudo analisou o nascimento termo tardio e pós-termo, avaliando o perfil materno, suas características e as complicações maternas e neonatais. Foram selecionados 23.610 bebês do estudo Nascer no Brasil (2011), sendo realizada uma análise descritiva da população de estudo. A associação entre o nascimento termo tardio e pós-termo e seus desfechos foi efetuada pela utilização de regressões logísticas (valor de p < 0,05). A prevalência encontrada foi de 7,4% para o termo tardio e de 2,5% para o pós-termo, tendo ambos sido mais frequentes nas regiões Norte e Nordeste, em adolescentes, mulheres negras, de baixa escolaridade, multíparas, atendidas no setor público. As gestações termo tardio tiveram maior chance de indução do parto vaginal (OR = 2,02; IC95%: 1,67-2,45), de cesariana (OR = 1,32; IC95%: 1,16-1,52), de laceração grave (OR = 3,75; IC95%: 1,36-10,36) e de uso oxigenoterapia para os recém-nascidos (OR = 1,52; IC95%: 1,02-2,26). Nas gestações pós-termo, os recém-nascidos tiveram menor chance de amamentação ao nascer (OR = 0,74; IC95%: 0,56-0,97) e durante a hospitalização (OR = 0,62; IC95%: 0,40-0,97) e maior chance de nascerem pequenos para a idade gestacional (OR = 4,01; IC95%: 2,83-5,70). Os resultados utilizando somente a ultrassonografia como medida da idade gestacional confirmaram os achados anteriores. Gestações termo tardio e pós-termo ocorrem com maior frequência nas regiões Norte e Nordeste e em mulheres com maior vulnerabilidade social, associando-se a complicações maternas e neonatais.

Este estudio analizó los nacimientos a término tardío y postérmino, evaluando el perfil materno, sus características y las complicaciones maternas y neonatales. Se seleccionó a 23.610 bebés del estudio Nacer en Brasil (2011) para realizar un análisis descriptivo de la población de estudio. La asociación entre el nacimiento a término tardío y postérmino y sus desenlaces se realizó mediante regresiones logísticas (valor de p < 0,05). Se encontró una prevalencia del 7,4% para nacimientos a término tardío y del 2,5% para postérmino, ambas más frecuentes en las regiones Norte y Nordeste brasileño, en adolescentes, mujeres negras, con bajo nivel de estudios, multíparas y atendidas en el sector público de salud. Los embarazos a término tardío tuvieron una mayor probabilidad de inducir el parto vaginal (OR = 2,02; IC95%: 1,67-2,45), cesárea (OR = 1,32; IC95%: 1,16-1,52), laceración severa (OR = 3,75; IC95%: 1,36-10,36) y uso de oxigenoterapia en los recién nacidos (OR = 1,52; IC95%: 1,02-2,26). En los embarazos postérmino, los recién nacidos tuvieron menos probabilidad de ser amamantados al nacer (OR = 0,74; IC95%: 0,56-0,97) y durante la hospitalización (OR = 0,62; IC95%: 0,40-0,97), y más probabilidad de nacer pequeños para la edad gestacional (OR = 4,01; IC95%: 2,83-5,70). Los resultados que utilizaron solo la ecografía como medición para la edad gestacional confirmaron estos hallazgos. Los embarazos a término tardío y postérmino ocurren con mayor frecuencia en las regiones Norte y Nordeste brasileño, en mujeres con mayor vulnerabilidad social y están asociados a complicaciones maternas y neonatales.

Effect of prematurity and temperament on the mother-infant interaction / Efeito da prematuridade e temperamento na interação mãe-bebê / Efecto de la prematurez y el temperamento en la interacción madre-bebé

Abstract We evaluated the effect of prematurity and the infant's temperament on the mother-infant behaviors in the Face-to-Face Still-Face Paradigm (FFSF). The study included 75 mothers and their infants (37 preterm and 38 term) between three and four months of age (corrected age for preterm infants). The mothers responded to a perception scale of the infants' temperament and the dyads were observed in a structured condition (FFSF). The FFSF Paradigm, divided into three episodes, made it possible to analyze the behaviors of: Positive Social Orientation, Negative Social Orientation and Self-comfort. The averages recorded for these categories were analyzed in a Multivariate ANOVA (factors: prematurity and temperament). Temperament had more effect on maternal and infant behaviors, suggesting that this factor may influence mother-infant interaction. The results can guide possible interventions with families. (AU)

Resumo Buscou-se avaliar o efeito da prematuridade e do tipo de temperamento do bebê sobre a interação mãe-bebê por meio do Paradigma do Face-to-Face Still-Face (FFSF). Participaram do estudo 75 mães e seus bebês (37 pré-termo e 38 a termo), entre três a quatro meses de vida (idade corrigida para bebês pré-termo). As mães responderam a uma escala de percepção do temperamento dos bebês e as díades foram filmadas em condição estruturada (FFSF). A filmagem, dividida em três episódios, possibilitou a análise de comportamentos de: Orientação Social Positiva, Orientação Social Negativa e Autoconforto. As médias registradas para essas categorias foram submetidas à Anova Multivariada (fatores: prematuridade e temperamento). O temperamento apresentou mais efeito sobre os comportamentos maternos e dos bebês, sugerindo que esse fator pode influenciar a interação diádica. Os resultados podem nortear possíveis intervenções junto às famílias.(AU)

Resumen Se buscó evaluar el efecto de la prematuridad y el tipo de temperamento del bebé en la interacción madre-bebé a través del Paradigma Face-to-Face Still-Face (FFSF). En el estudio participaron 75 madres y sus bebés (37 prematuros y 38 a término), con edades comprendidas entre los tres y los cuatro meses (edad corregida para bebés prematuros). Las madres respondieron a una escala de percepción del temperamento de los bebés y las díadas fueron filmadas en una condición estructurada (FFSF). El rodaje, dividido en tres episodios, permitió analizar los comportamientos de: Orientación Social Positiva, Orientación Social Negativa y Autoconfort. Los promedios registrados para estas categorías fueron sometidos al ANOVA Multivariado (factores: prematuridad y temperamento). El temperamento tuvo más efecto en los comportamientos maternos e infantiles, lo que sugiere que este factor puede influir en la interacción diádica. Los resultados pueden orientar posibles intervenciones con las familias. (AU)

A population-based study of the relationship between advanced maternal age and premature/early-term birth in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To verify whether advanced maternal age (AMA), defined as women of ≥35 years, is associated with premature and early-term birth in Brazil, according to the onset of labor (spontaneous or provider-initiated). METHODS: Cross-sectional population-based study. The "Birth in Brazil" study interviewed 23 894 puerperal women between 2011 and 2012, in all regions of Brazil. The current analysis included 17 994 adult mothers and their newborns (15 448 aged between 20-34 years, and 2536 ≥ 35 years). A propensity score was used to assess the likelihood of AMA women giving birth to premature or early-term infants (spontaneous or provider-initiated) compared to women aged 20-34 years. To balance the groups, we used maternal, prenatal, and childbirth characteristics. RESULTS: The general prematurity rate was 10.24%, of which the majority of births were spontaneous (55.73%). Conversely, early-term births were more often provider-initiated (54.81%). AMA did not increase the chance of premature births, whether spontaneous or provider-initiated. However, AMA was associated with a higher rate of provider-initiated early-term birth (OR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.23-1.77). CONCLUSION: AMA alone does not contribute to premature birth; AMA's independent association with provider-initiated early-term birth may not be based solely on clinical indications.

Enhancing classification of preterm-term birth using continuous wavelet transform and entropy-based methods of electrohysterogram signals.

Introduction: Despite vast research, premature birth's electrophysiological mechanisms are not fully understood. Prediction of preterm birth contributes to child survival by providing timely and skilled care to both mother and child. Electrohysterography is an affordable, noninvasive technique that has been highly sensitive in diagnosing preterm labor. This study aimed to choose the more appropriate combination of characteristics, such as electrode channel and bandwidth, as well as those linear, time-frequency, and nonlinear features of the electrohysterogram (EHG) for predicting preterm birth using classifiers. Methods: We analyzed two open-access datasets of 30 minutes of EHG obtained in regular checkups of women around 31 weeks of pregnancy who experienced premature labor (P) and term labor (T). The current approach filtered the raw EHGs in three relevant frequency subbands (0.3-1 Hz, 1-2 Hz, and 2-3Hz). The EHG time series were then segmented to create 120-second windows, from which individual characteristics were calculated. The linear, time-frequency, and nonlinear indices of EHG of each combination (channel-filter) were fed to different classifiers using feature selection techniques. Results: The best performance, i.e., 88.52% accuracy, 83.83% sensitivity, and 93.22% specificity, was obtained in the 2-3 Hz bands using Medium Frequency, Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT), and entropy-based indices. Interestingly, CWT features were significantly different in all filter-channel combinations. The proposed study uses small samples of EHG signals to diagnose preterm birth accurately, showing their potential application in the clinical environment. Discussion: Our results suggest that CWT and novel entropy-based features of EHG could be suitable descriptors for analyzing and understanding the complex nature of preterm labor mechanisms.

Parenting and Neurobehavioral Outcomes in Children Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm and at Term.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the parenting environment and the relationships between parenting behaviors and concurrent child neurobehavioral outcomes at 2 years of corrected age between children born moderate-to-late preterm (MLP; 32-36 weeks of gestation) and at term (≥37 weeks of gestation). STUDY DESIGN: Participants were 129 children born MLP and 110 children born at term and their mothers. Mothers' parenting behaviors (sensitivity, structuring, nonintrusiveness, nonhostility) were assessed at 2 years of corrected age using the Emotional Availability Scales. Child cognitive and language development were assessed using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, and social-emotional competence using the Infant Toddler Social and Emotional Assessment. RESULTS: Mothers of children born MLP and at term displayed similar parenting behaviors overall, with slightly lower nonintrusiveness in mothers of children born MLP (adjusted mean difference -0.32 [-0.60, -0.04]; P = .03). In both groups of children, greater maternal sensitivity was associated with better cognitive development (P < .001 MLP; P = .02 term), increased maternal structuring was associated with better social-emotional competence (P = .02 MLP; P = .03 term), and higher maternal nonintrusiveness was associated with better cognitive, language, and social-emotional outcomes (all P < .04). Greater maternal sensitivity and structuring were associated with better language development in children born MLP but not in children born at term. CONCLUSIONS: Parenting behaviors are important for neurobehavioral outcomes in children born MLP and at term. Language development may be more strongly influenced by select parenting behaviors in children born MLP compared with children born at term.

Um "clique" de maternidade: contato pele a pele na construção de sentidos da maternidade / A motherhood insight: skin-to-skin contact in the construction of meanings of motherhood

A prática do contato pele a pele (CPP) deve respeitar o parto e nascimento como fenômeno cultural, psíquico e social, o direito humano de mãe e filho se reconhecerem e estarem juntos podendo modificar positivamente a experiência materna do nascimento. Baseado em alguns conceitos da obra Fenomenologia da Percepção de Merleau-Ponty, acredita-se que a vivência corporal desse contato em momento oportuno seja importante também para a consciência do mundo através do corpo e então a produção de sentidos sobre a maternidade. O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever narrativas maternas da vivência com ou sem CPP logo após o nascimento e analisar a contribuição desse momento para a construção de sentidos da maternidade em acordo com essa obra de Merleau-Ponty. Propôs-se um estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, baseado na história oral temática da vivência com ou sem CPP das mães com seus recém-nascidos saudáveis, que foram elegíveis para esse contato logo após o nascimento. Essa experiência foi relatada por meio de entrevista em profundidade, realizada por telefone com dez mães, que tiveram gestação de feto único e parto ocorrido há, no mínimo, 3 meses. As unidades de sentido foram organizadas segundo proposta temático-categorial em 11 subcategorias, que foram agrupadas em 4 categorias: interação mãe-filho como linguagem; modelo instituído de maternidade e do ato de dar à luz; temporalidade, e local de parto e a vivência do nascimento. A primeira categoria apontou a vivência do nascimento como singularidade de perceber e ser percebido, mãe e filho simultaneamente vivendo em uma generalidade comum. com aproximações e distanciamentos na vivência com e sem CPP, respectivamente. Na vivência sem CPP prevaleceu o sentimento de alívio, comunicado principalmente pelo choro do recém-nascido, centrado na certeza da sobrevivência. A frustração do desejo de permanência devido à interação breve e distanciada, marcada pela mediação do profissional de saúde, indicou a sujeição da mãe ao modelo instituído de assistência. Com CPP, a duração da interação foi considerada suficiente pelas mães, supriu o desejo de permanência e possibilitou a interação de reciprocidade do ato comunicativo. O sentimento de deleite emergiu no CPP como ápice da interação e o desempenho da autonomia relativa em que mãe e filho protagonizam o encontro. As segunda e terceira categorias explicitam o mundo imanente no qual o sujeito se insere, de modo que a intersubjetividade se dá temporalmente, sobre uma estrutura também social. A última categoria indicou que o local de parto - tradicionalmente organizado - impôs limitações ao CPP, enquanto as práticas humanizadas atuaram para superá-las. Como conclusão, as narrativas maternas do nascimento indicaram que o CPP pode ser tratado por diversas dimensões sem se excluírem, ampliando a dimensão histórica e singular na vivência materna do nascimento para emergir sentidos sobre a maternidade, de maneira peculiar. Diante das subjetividades do mundo percebido por um sujeito histórico em constante transformação na interação com o mundo, permanecer em CPP, com duração suficiente de tempo e sem interrupções respeitou, tangente e tangível, essa primeira interação como um momento privilegiado de comunhão participativa da percepção do mundo.

The practice of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) must respects the process of labor and delivery as a cultural, psychological, and social phenomenon; the human right for mother and child to be together and acknowledge each other, positively modifying the maternal experience from birth. Based in some concepts from the work Phenomenology of the Perception, it is believed that the body experience of timely SSC is also the means to a perception of the world and subsequently construction of feelings and meanings about motherhood. The objective of this study was to describe maternal narratives of the experiences with or without skin-to-skin contact soon after birth and analyze this influence to the construction of feelings and meanings of motherhood according to Merleau-Ponty writings. A qualitative exploratory descriptive study it was proposed, through oral history method, from mothers who have experienced SSC or not, in both cases with healthy newborns, deemed eligible for this type of contact after delivery. These events were narrated by means of thorough phone interviews with ten mothers that had had a singleton pregnancy and had had given birth in the last 3 months. A thematic-categorical Content Analysis was applied. The meaning units were indexed in 11 subcategories, grouped in 4 categories: mother-child interaction as a language; institutionalized motherhood and childbirth model; temporality; labor/delivery location and the birth experience. The first category pointed out the experience of birth as a singularity of noticing one and being noticed, coming closer and pulling away in the events with and without SSC, respectively. In the experiences without SSC the feeling of relief prevailed, expressed mainly through hearing the babys cry, centered in the certainty of the babys surviving. The wish to stay together frustrated due to their brief and interrupted interaction, caused by the health professional intervention, indicated the mothers subjection to the institutionalized model of assistance. With SSC, the interactions time span was considered sufficient by the mothers, it sufficed the yearn to stay together and made the interaction of reciprocating the communication act possible to notice and be noticed. The feeling of delight has risen as the peak of the interaction and the performance of the correspondent autonomy in which mother and child are the main characters of the encounter. The second and third categories made explicit the inherent world in which the subject is born into, in a way that the subjectivity is temporal, under an additional social structure. The last category indicated the birth location presented limitations to SSC although the humanized practices have act to overcome those, supporting that the perceived environment modified the birth experience. In conclusion, the maternal narratives of birth indicated the SSC can be treated several dimensions without excluding each other, expanding the historical and singular dimension in the maternal experience of birth to emerge meanings about motherhood, in a particular way. Faced with the subjectivities of the world perceived by a historical person in constant transformation while interacting with this world, staying in SSC, with enough time and without interruptions, has respected, palpably and palpable, that first interaction as a privileged moment of participatory communion of the perception of the world.

Prevalence on the complement in offering food to newborns / Prevalência da oferta de complemento alimentar para o recém-nascido

Abstract Objectives: to identify the prevalence and determining factors of the complements in offering food to newborns. Methods: across-sectional study nested to a cohort study that assessed newborn care in four public maternity hospitals in Natal/Brazil. Sample was composed by 415 mothers and full-term newborns, with appropriate weight for gestational age and Apgar scores in 1st and 5th minutes ≥ 7. In order to analyze the determining factors, we used Poisson's regression. Results: from 415 newborns, 51.3% received feeding complements (57.6% in the first hour of life), of which 92% was infant formula. Only 50.7% of those complement in offering food were prescribed by physicians. Colostrum deficiency was the main reason to be indicated (33.8%). Maternal age ≤ 20 years old (PR=0.64; CI95%=0.47-0.86) and between 2030 years old (PR=0.70; CI95%=0.57-0.87)comparing to women older than 30 were shown as protective factors, while being primiparous (PR=1.37; CI95%=1.11-1.60) and had cesarean section (PR=1.2; CI95%=1.00-1.45) as risk factors. Conclusion: maternal characteristics are associated with the complement in offering food to the newborn in the first hours of life. The high prevalence shows the need for interventions that minimize the inadequate offer of infant formula and promote exclusive breastfeeding before hospital discharge.

Resumo Objetivos: identificar a prevalência e os fatores determinantes da oferta do complemento alimentar para o recém-nascido. Métodos: estudo transversal, aninhado a um estudo de coorte que avaliou a assistência ao neonato em quatro maternidades públicas de Natal/Brasil. Amostra composta de 415 mães, e recém-nascidos à termo, com peso adequado para idade gestacional e Apgar no 1º e 5º minuto ≥ 7. Para analisar os fatores determinantes, foi utilizado a regressão de Poisson. Resultados: dos 415 recém-nascidos, 51,3% receberam complemento (57,6% na primeira hora de vida), dos quais 92% com fórmula infantil. Destes, apenas 50,7% foi prescrito pelo médico. A deficiência de colostro foi o principal motivo de indicação (33,8%). A idade materna ≤ 20 anos (RP=0,64; IC95%=0,47-0,86) e entre 20-30 anos (RP=0,70; IC95%=0,57-0,87, em comparação com mulheres acima de 30 anos, mostrou-se como fator de proteção, enquanto ser primípara (RP=1,37; IC95%=1,11-1,60) e o parto cesárea (RP=1,2; IC95%=1,00-1,45) como fatores de risco. Conclusão: as características maternas e assistenciais estão associadas à oferta de complemento alimentar ao recém-nascido nas primeiras horas de vida. A alta prevalência mostra a necessidade de intervenções que minimizem a oferta inadequada de fórmula infantil, e promovam o aleitamento materno exclusivo antes da alta hospitalar.

Gestational age, mode of delivery, and relation to the day and time of birth in two private health care facilities. / Edad gestacional, vía de parto y relación con el día y hora de nacimiento en dos instituciones del sector privado de salud.

INTRODUCTION: There is a worldwide growing trend of preterm births and C-sections. Our objective was to describe gestational age (GA), mode of delivery, day and time distribution, and the relation between the mode of delivery and the time of birth in two private facilities. POPULATION AND METHODS: Prospective, crosssectional, analytical study. RESULTS: A total of 1500 live newborn infants were included between September 2017 and August 2018 (1465 pregnant women). Of these, 99.4 % had received antenatal care; 66.8 % of pregnancies ended via C-section. The reason was a previous C-section in 36.4 %, lack of progression and descent in 18.9 %, and maternal choice in 9.2 %. The average birth weight was 3232 g ± 561.1 g and the median GA was 39 weeks (range: 38-40) based on the date of the last menstrual period; 88.2 % were term births and, among preterm births, 76.1 % corresponded to late preterm babies. Early term births showed a higher rate of C-sections (p < 0.001). There were 849/1201 (74.5 %) C-sections on weekdays and 173/299 (57.9 %, p < 0.001) on weekends and holidays. A statistically significant relation was observed between the time of birth and the performance of a C-section. CONCLUSIONS: The median GA was 39 weeks. C-sections were the most common mode of delivery. Births occurred predominantly Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.; 82.9 % of C-sections took place on weekdays.

Introducción. A nivel mundial, hay una tendencia ascendente en nacimientos prematuros y cesáreas. El objetivo fue describir edad gestacional (EG), vía de parto, distribución en días y horarios, y relación entre la vía de parto y el momento del nacimiento en dos instituciones privadas. Población y métodos. Estudio prospectivo, transversal, analítico. Resultados. Se incluyeron los 1500 nacidos vivos entre 9-2017 y 8-2018 (1465 embarazadas). El 99,4 % fueron embarazos controlados; el 66,8 % terminaron por cesárea. La causa fue cesárea previa en el 36,4 %, falta de progresión y descenso en el 18,9 % y elección materna en el 9,2 %. El peso promedio al nacer fue de 3232 g ± 561,1 g y la mediana de EG, 39 semanas (rango 38-40) por fecha de última menstruación. El 88,2 % fueron nacidos de término y, de los prematuros, el 76,1 % fueron pretérminos tardíos. Los nacidos de término temprano tuvieron mayor índice de cesáreas (p < 0,001). Los nacimientos por cesárea en días hábiles fueron 849/1201 (el 74,5 %) y, en los días de fin de semana y feriados, 173/299 (el 57,9 %, p < 0,001). Se encontró una relación estadísticamente significativa entre el horario de nacimiento y la realización de cesárea. Conclusiones. La mediana de EG fue 39 semanas. La cesárea fue la vía de nacimiento más frecuente. Los nacimientos se produjeron, predominantemente, de lunes a viernes entre las 8 y las 21 h. El 82,9 % de los nacimientos por cesárea ocurrieron en días de semana laborables.

Epidemiology of Surgical Procedures, Anesthesia, and Imaging Studies by Gestational Age during the First Year of Life in Medicaid-Insured Infants.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the rate of surgical procedures, anesthetic use, and imaging studies by prematurity status for the first year of life we analyzed data for Texas Medicaid-insured newborns. STUDY DESIGN: We developed a retrospective population-based live birth cohort of newborn infants insured by Texas Medicaid in 2010-2014 with 4 subcohorts: extremely premature, very premature, moderate/late premature, and term. RESULTS: In 1 102 958 infants, surgical procedures per 100 infants were 135.9 for extremely premature, 35.4 for very premature, 15.5 for moderate/late premature, and 6.5 for term. Anesthetic use was 62.0 for extremely premature, 20.8 for very premature, 11.1 for moderate/late premature, and 5.6 for the term subcohort. The most common procedures in the extremely premature were neurosurgery, intubations, and procedures that facilitated caloric intake (gastrostomy tubes and fundoplications). The annual rates for the first year of life for chest radiograph ranged from 15.0 per year for the extremely premature cohort to 0.6 for term infants and for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from 0.3 to 0.01. MRI was the most common imaging study with anesthesia support in all maturity levels. MRIs were done in extremely premature without anesthesia in over 90% and in term infants in 57.2%. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical procedures, anesthetic use, and imaging studies in infants are common and more frequent with higher a degree of prematurity while the use of anesthesia is lower in more premature newborns. These findings can provide direction for outcome studies of surgery and anesthesia exposure.

Atenção à saúde no primeiro ano de vida de uma coorte prospectiva de lactentes prematuros tardios e a termo de Botucatu, São Paulo, 2015-2017 / Atención a la salud en el primer año de vida de una cohorte prospectiva de bebés prematuros tardíos y a término, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brasil, 2015-2017 / Health care in the first year of life of a prospective cohort of late-preterm and full-term infants, in Botucatu, state of São Paulo, Brazil, 2015-2017

Objetivo: Avaliar associação entre prematuridade tardia e utilização de serviços de referência no primeiro ano de vida. Métodos: Estudo de coorte prospectiva, com dados coletados no 1º, 3º, 6º, 9º e 12º meses dos lactentes. Características maternas e de nascimento foram comparadas entre nascidos a termo e prematuros tardios. Avaliou-se o efeito da prematuridade tardia sobre a utilização de ambulatório especializado e unidade de pronto-socorro/pronto atendimento, internação em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) e hospitalização, calculando-se razões de chances ajustadas. Resultados: Os 41 prematuros tardios e 540 nascidos a termo diferiram nas frequências de baixo peso ao nascer e não permanência em alojamento conjunto, maiores nos prematuros tardios, estes também com mais chance de internação em UTI neonatal (OR=6,85 - IC95% 2,56;18,34), condição que não se associou à utilização dos demais serviços de referência. Conclusão: Prematuridade tardia não se associou à maior utilização de serviços de referência após alta da maternidade.

Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre nacidos prematuros tardíos y nacidos a término y la utilización de servicios de derivación. Métodos: estudio de cohorte prospectivo, con datos recolectados desde el primero hasta el duodécimo mes de vida de los lactantes. Se evaluaron características maternas y de nacimiento que fueron comparadas entre nacidos a término y prematuros tardíos. Fue evaluado el efecto de la prematuridad tardía sobre el uso de los servicios de derivación especializado y las unidades de Atención Temprana, internación en centro de terapia intensiva (CTI) y hospitalización calculando las razones de probabilidades ajustadas. Resultados: Los 41 nacidos prematuros tardíos y los 540 nacidos a término difirieron en la frecuencia de bajo peso al nacer y en no permanecer en alojamiento conjunto, mayor en los nacidos prematuros tardíos. Hubo más posibilidades de ingreso a la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales en nacidos prematuros tardíos (OR=6,85 - IC95% 2,56;18,34), condición que no se asoció con el uso de otros servicios de referencia. Conclusión: La prematuridad tardía no se asoció a una mayor utilización de los servicios de derivación luego del alta de la maternidad.

Objective: To assess association between late-preterm birth and use of referral health services in the first year of life. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study, with data collected from infants at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months old. Maternal and birth characteristics were compared between full-term and late preterm infants. The effect of late preterm birth on the use of specialized outpatient clinic, emergency room/emergency care center, hospitalizations and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions was evaluated by calculating adjusted odds ratios. Results: 41 late preterm and 540 full-term infants differed as to frequency of low birth weight and in not staying in joint accommodation, both of which were higher in late-preterm infants, who were also more likely to be admitted to the neonatal ICU (OR=6.85 - 95%CI 2.56;18.34). Late preterm birth was not associated with the use of other referral health services. Conclusion: late preterm birth was not associated with greater use of referral health services after discharge from maternity hospital.

Prevalência e fatores associados ao baixo peso em recém-nascidos a termo / Prevalence and factors associated with low birth weight in full-term newborns

RESUMO Objetivo estimar a prevalência e verificar os fatores associados ao baixo peso em recém-nascidos a termo. Métodos estudo retrospectivo realizado com 24.744 recém-nascidos. Os dados foram obtidos mediante a consulta ao Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos. Na análise, foi empregada a regressão logística múltipla utilizando o modelo hierárquico com variáveis maternas, gestacionais e de assistência. Resultados a prevalência de baixo peso ao nascer foi de 2,4%, sendo 51,0% dos casos em recém-nascido do sexo masculino, 73,7% em mulheres na faixa etária de 20-34 anos; 56,5% eram multíparas e 95,0% possuíam oito anos ou mais de estudo. Na análise múltipla, foi observada a associação de baixo peso com o número de consultas de pré-natal, ordem de nascimento e sexo do recém-nascido. Conclusão os fatores associados ao baixo peso em recém-nascidos a termo foram: sexo masculino, multiparidade e realização de menos de sete consultas de pré-natal.

ABSTRACT Objective to estimate the prevalence and verify the factors associated with low birth weight in full-term newborns. Methods this is a retrospective study conducted with 24,744 newborns. Data were retrieved from the Sistema de Informação sobre Nascidos Vivos (Information System on Live Births). For the analysis, multiple logistic regression was used using the hierarchical model with maternal, gestational, and care variables. Results the prevalence of low birth weight was 2.4%, with 51.0% of cases in male newborns, 73.7% in women aged 20-34 years; 56.5% were multiparous and 95.0% had eight years of education or more. In the multiple analysis, the association of low weight with the number of prenatal consultations, newborn's birth order, and sex were observed. Conclusion the factors associated with low birth weight in full-term newborns were male sex, multiparity, and less than seven prenatal consultations.

The influence of gestational age at term on breastfeeding: a cohort study / Influencia de la edad gestacional a término en la lactancia materna: un estudio de cohorte / Influência da idade gestacional no termo sobre o aleitamento materno: estudo de coorte

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the effect of the category gestational age at term on breastfeeding in he first hour of life, the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, and practice of breastfeeding twelve months from birth. Method: Single cohort, with a one-year prospective follow-up of 541 children. A hierarchical analysis was performed, with models adjusted per Cox regression, considering critical p < 0.05. Results: During raw analysis there was a statistical difference on breastfeeding in the first hour of life (RR = 1.54; CI 95% = 1.12-2.12; p = 0.008). However, in the final analysis, there was no association between gestational age at term and breastfeeding in the first hour of life, duration of exclusive breastfeeding, and the practice of breastfeeding twelve months from birth. Secondarily, higher age and education, cesarean section, birth at private services, and the need for resuscitation were observed to have a negative influence. Duration of previous pregnancy favored breastfeeding in the first hour of life. Using baby bottle and pacifier was negative for breastfeeding in the first year of life. Conclusion: There was no association between the category gestational age at term and breastfeeding. The association of outcomes pointed out by the scientific literature have been confirmed.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Identificar el efecto de la categoría de edad gestacional a término sobre la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida, la duración de la lactancia materna exclusiva y la práctica de la lactancia materna a los doce meses. Método: Cohorte única, con un año de seguimiento prospectivo de 541 niños. Se realizó un análisis jerárquico, con modelos ajustados por regresión de Cox, considerando el p crítico < 0,05. Resultados: El análisis bruto presentó una diferencia estadística en la práctica de la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida (RR = 1,54; IC 95% = 1,12-2,12; p = 0,008). Sin embargo, en el análisis final, no hubo asociación entre la edad gestacional a término y la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida, la duración de la lactancia materna exclusiva y la práctica de la lactancia materna a los doce meses. En segundo lugar, se encontró que el aumento de la edad y la educación, la cesárea, el nacimiento en servicios privados y la necesidad de reanimación influyeron negativamente. El embarazo previo favoreció la lactancia materna en la primera hora de vida. Usar biberón y chupete fue negativo para la lactancia en el primer año de vida. Conclusión: No hubo asociación entre la edad gestacional a término y la lactancia materna. Se confirmó la asociación de los resultados apuntados en la literatura científica.

RESUMO Objetivo: Identificar o efeito da categoria idade gestacional no termo sobre o aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida, a duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo e a prática do aleitamento materno aos doze meses. Método: Coorte única, com acompanhamento prospectivo de um ano de 541 crianças. Foi realizada uma análise hierarquizada, com modelos ajustados por regressão de Cox, considerando-se p crítico < 0,05. Resultados: Na análise bruta houve diferença estatística na prática do aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida (RR = 1,54; IC95% = 1,12-2,12; p = 0,008). Porém, na análise final, não houve associação entre idade gestacional no termo e aleitamento materno na primeira hora de vida, duração do aleitamento materno exclusivo e prática do aleitamento materno aos doze meses. Secundariamente, encontrou-se que o aumento na idade e escolaridade, a cesárea, o nascimento em serviços privados e a necessidade de reanimação influenciaram negativamente. A vigência de gestação prévia favoreceu o aleitamento na primeira hora de vida. Usar mamadeira e chupeta foi negativo para o aleitamento no primeiro ano de vida. Conclusão: Não houve associação entre a categoria idade gestacional no termo e aleitamento materno. Confirmou-se a associação de desfechos já apontados na literatura cientifica.

Influência da idade gestacional no termo sobre o peso: estudo de coorte / Influencia de la edad gestacional a término sobre el peso: estudio de cohorte / Influence of term gestational age on weight: cohort study

Resumo Objetivo: Identificar o efeito da idade gestacional no termo sobre o peso ao nascer e sua evolução no primeiro ano de vida da criança. Método: Coorte única, concorrente, com seguimento prospectivo de um ano, realizado em Botucatu/SP. A coleta de dados foi realizada em três momentos no primeiro ano de vida da criança. Análise do peso ao nascer, aos seis e doze meses, em função da idade gestacional, incluindo potenciais variáveis de confusão foi realizada, ajustando modelos de regressão com resposta normal, após identificação das associações bivariadas com p<0,20. Análises executadas com o software SPSS v22. Resultados: De maneira independente, crianças nascidas de termo precoce tinham, em média, 161 g a menos no peso ao nascer (β=-161,6; IC 95%= −236,1- −87,2; p<0,001), 350g a mais no peso aos seis meses (β=0,35; IC 95%= 0,16-0,53; p<0,001) e 290 g a mais no peso aos doze meses (β= 0,29; IC 95%= 0,04-0,50; p=0,019) que aquelas nascidas de termo completo. Achados secundários: mães com mais idade e número de consultas pré-natal tiveram bebês com maior peso ao nascer; crianças com maior comprimento ao nascer tiveram maior peso aos seis e doze meses e aquelas com maior tempo de aleitamento materno tiveram menor peso aos doze meses. Conclusão: Houve associação entre idade gestacional no termo e peso ao nascer, aos seis e doze meses. Crianças nascidas de termo precoce tiveram, de maneira independente, menor peso ao nascer e maior peso que as nascidas de termo completo aos seis e doze meses de vida.

Resumen Objetivo: Identificar el efecto de la edad gestacional a término sobre el peso al nacer y su evolución en el primer año de vida del niño. Método: Cohorte única, concurrente, con seguimiento prospectivo de un año, realizado en Botucatu, estado de São Paulo. La recolección de datos se realizó en tres momentos durante el primer año de vida del niño. El peso fue analizado al nacer, a los seis y a los doce meses, en función de la edad gestacional, que incluyó potenciales variables de confusión, con el ajuste de modelos de regresión con respuesta normal, luego de la identificación de las relaciones bivariadas con p<0,20. Los análisis se realizaron con el software SPSS v22. Resultados: De manera independiente, los niños nacidos antes de término tenían, en promedio, 161 g menos de peso al nacer (β=-161,6; IC 95 %= −236,1- −87,2; p<0,001), 350 g más de peso a los seis meses (β=0,35; IC 95 %= 0,16-0,53; p<0,001) y 290 g más de peso a los doce meses (β= 0,29; IC 95 %= 0,04-0,50; p=0,019) que los niños nacidos a término. Descubrimientos secundarios: madres con más edad y número de consultas de atención prenatal tuvieron bebés con más peso al nacer; niños con mayor longitud al nacer tuvieron más peso a los seis y doce meses, y los que tuvieron más tiempo de lactancia materna tuvieron un peso menor a los doce meses. Conclusión: Se encontró relación entre edad gestacional a término y peso al nacer, a los seis y a los doce meses. Niños nacidos antes de término tuvieron, de manera independiente, menos peso al nacer y más peso que los nacidos a término a los seis y doce meses de vida.

Abstract Objective: Identify the effect of term gestational age on birth weight and its evolution in the first year of the child's life. Method: Single cohort, concurrent, with prospective follow-up of one year, performed in Botucatu/SP. Data were collected at three moments in the child's first year of life. To analyze the weight at birth, at six and at twelve months, in function of the gestational age, including potential confounding variables, regression models with normal response were adjusted after identifying bivariate associations with p<0.20. The analyses were developed using SPSS V22. Results: Independently, early-term children were, on average, 161 g lighter at birth (β=-161.6; 95% CI= −236.1 - −87.2; p<0.001), 350 g heavier at six months (β=0.35; 95% CI= 0.16-0.53; p<0.001) and 290 g heavier at twelve months (β= 0.29; 95% CI= 0.04-0.50; p=0.019) than full-term children. Secondary findings: mothers of older age and who attended a larger number of antenatal consultations had heavier babies at birth; longer children at birth were heavier at six and twelve months and infants breastfed longer were lighter at twelve months. Conclusion: Full-term gestational age was associated with birth weight, at six and twelve months. Early-term children independently showed a lower birth weight and higher weight than full-term infants at six and twelve months of age.