Effectiveness of banana flower beverage on breast milk production among mothers of preterm neonates

BackgroundIn Thailand, banana flower is a popular galactagogue used for insufficient breast milk among lactating mothers, especially mothers with preterm neonates.AimTo investigate the effects of banana flower beverages on breast milk production among mothers with preterm neonates.MethodA randomized controlled trial was conducted among mothers with preterm neonates who were recruited and randomized into treatment group (n_t = 20) who consumed banana flower beverage and control group (n_c = 21) who received only plain water. The amount of expressed breast milk during three days postpartum was recorded and compared between the two groups.ResultsThe results showed that mothers in the treatment group had higher milk production than those in control group on Day 2 (48 ± 2 h) and Day 3 (72 ± 2 h) of postpartum. No adverse effects were reported.ConclusionBanana flower is a promising galactagogue in augmenting breast milk in mothers with preterm neonates with no adverse effects.     

先天性膈疝产后评估研究进展

先天性膈疝病情严重程度以及预后差异较大,轻症患儿可全部存活,重症患儿死亡率较高。准确地筛选高风险患儿,制定相应诊疗策略,可有效提高其存活率。近年来国际上对先天性膈疝产后评估的研究逐渐增多,包含单因素指标及5种主要评分模型,但我国对此方面研究较少,尤其是评分模型。本文对先天性膈疝的产后评估研究进展进行综述。     

盆底肌训练对预防产后尿潴留的作用探讨

目的 观察盆底肌训练对于预防产妇产后尿潴留的效果.方法 将在本院进行阴道分娩的186例产妇随机均分为对照组与观察组,对照组给予常规护理,观察组在对照组的基础上给予专人一对一指导盆底肌功能训练,观察并对比两组产后尿潴留的发生率.结果 对照组6例发生尿潴留,尿潴留发生率为6.45％;观察组无尿潴留发生.结论 盆底肌功能训练可有效促进膀胱与尿道消肿,对膀胱逼尿肌实现有效刺激,从而促进排尿,预防产后尿潴留的发生.     

产后抑郁症发病机制中生物化学因素的研究进展

产后抑郁症是产褥期发生的抑郁症,是指以往无精神疾病史的患者出现以持续性情感低落为主的精神健康疾患,在发病过程中常常伴随着思维以及行为的改变,是最为常见的一种产褥期精神综合征.产后抑郁不仅对产妇的生活造成巨大影响,对婴儿的正常发育成长也有影响,严重抑制婴儿正常认知的发展.研究产后抑郁症的发病因素对于疾病预防及治疗具有十分重要的意义,该文综合了近几年来研究人员对产后抑郁症发病机制中生物化学因素的研究成果,从激素、神经递质、及其他因子等方面加以综述,为临床治疗提供依据.     

Non-invasive measurement of hemoglobin during cesarean hysterectomy: a case series

Obstetric patients diagnosed with abnormal placentation (placenta accreta, increta or percreta) are at increased risk of major postpartum hemorrhage and cesarean hysterectomy. Obstetric anesthesiologists are primarily involved in intraoperative transfusion management in these cases. Hemoglobin assessment is invaluable for assisting transfusion decision-making during the acute period of obstetric hemorrhage. However, laboratory and point-of-care tests of hemoglobin concentration are time-dependent and intermittent, and do not provide a real-time assessment of change during the acute phase of blood loss. A new non-invasive hemoglobin monitor has been introduced recently, which provides real-time measurement of hemoglobin values (SpHb) using multi-wavelength pulse co-oximetry. We present a review of five patients with suspected abnormal placentation who received SpHb monitoring during cesarean hysterectomy at our institution. We discuss the potential clinical utility of non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring for pregnant patients at high risk of obstetric hemorrhage, and the potential role of SpHb in guiding transfusion therapy.     

剖宫产第三产程产后出血的防治

目的探讨剖宫产第三产程产后出血的防治措施。方法回顾性观察我院剖宫产产妇486例,随机分为3组,A组：缩宫素组（158例）;B组：手法组（162例）;C组：缩宫素加手法组（166例）。准确测量产后2h及24h出血量,记录第三产程时间。结果剖宫产各组中,C组的产后出血量及产后出血发生率与A组、B组相比,差异有显著性。结论胎儿娩出后及时使用缩宫素等促宫缩药,并采取主动手法辅助娩出胎盘,可明显减少剖宫产产后出血,其防治产后出血的效果显著优于上述其它处理方法。     

Awareness,Beliefs and Perspectives Regarding Weight Retention and Weight Gain among Postpartum Women in India: A Thematic Analysis of Focus Group Discussions and In-Depth Interviews

Background and AimsThe pregnancy weight is usually retained in the form of abdominal fat during the postpartum period. The willingness to lose weight is influenced by knowledge, attitude, beliefs and practices. This study aims to comprehend the awareness, beliefs and perspectives of postpartum women regarding their perceived factors, barriers and facilitators associated with post-pregnancy weight status.MethodsOverweight and obese postpartum women aged between 20 and 40 years and had delivered an infant in the last 2 years were recruited via convenience and purposive sampling techniques. The final sample comprised 27 participants with a mean age of 29.96 ± 4.50 years. Four focus group discussions and eight in-depth interviews carried out were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Codes, sub-themes and themes were generated using Atlas.ti 9 software.ResultsMajor themes identified were perceived factors causing postpartum weight retention/weight gain including social and cultural beliefs related to diet and exercise specifically associated with this period, perceived motivators and deterrents of weight loss including eagerness to lose weight and perceived facilitators and barriers to weight loss including intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as time, energy, evidence-based knowledge about diet and physical activity, family support and obligation to family’s advice.ConclusionThe unique challenges and barriers associated with postpartum weight loss efforts should be taken into consideration by healthcare professionals and public health policy-makers to design strategies specific to postpartum women.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13224-022-01644-9.