Is adverse pregnancy outcome predictable after blunt abdominal trauma?

Article Abstract:

Abdominal trauma in pregnant women may not result in preterm delivery or a poor pregnancy outcome. Researchers evaluated 85 women who were involved in automobile accidents, falls, or assaults. Blunt abdominal trauma was not associated with an increased rate of preterm delivery or pregnancy complications. Women who delivered prematurely were more likely to have received magnesium sulfate to stop premature contractions, and more likely to have premature rupture of membranes. Abdominal trauma from domestic abuse was associated with increased uterine contractions and significantly more complications.

Risk factors, Prognosis, Premature birth, Blunt trauma

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Trauma in pregnancy: the role of interpersonal violence

Article Abstract:

Domestic violence directed against pregnant women may result in injury or death of the fetus, even if the mother's injuries seem minimal. Researchers reviewed 203 cases of physical trauma experienced by pregnant women. Sixty-four women (31.5%) were intentionally injured by husbands or boyfriends. Eight fetuses died. Five of the eight women who lost fetuses did not appear to be physically injured. Domestic violence directed against pregnant women may be increasing and may seriously injure or kill fetuses. Doctors can put pregnant victims of abuse in touch with support services.

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Multiple courses of betamethasone to enhance fetal lung maturation do not suppress neonatal adrenal response

Article Abstract:

A study of nine newborn babies showed that giving betamethasone to their mothers while they were pregnant did not suppress the baby's adrenal glands. This corticosteroid is given to pregnant women at risk of premature delivery to prevent lung disease in the baby.

Fetus, Physiological aspects, Adrenal glands, Betamethasone

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