Highlights ■ Analysis of childbirth methods using national databases isessential for informing maternal–fetal health policies and research. ■ This retrospective cross-sectional study examined national and regional delivery mode trends in the Brazilian Public Health System, comparing pre- and post-COVID-19 periods to address gaps in the literature. ■ Marked regional differences were identified in delivery mode trends and associated outcomes. ABSTRACT Objective To compare the volume, public funding, and in-hospital outcomes of vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections within the Brazilian Public […]

Highlights No drug related fetal malformations. No adverse effects on vital organ functions   ABSTRACT Objective To assess the effects of enfuvirtide on pregnancy in albino rats and their fetuses. Methods Forty pregnant EPM 1 Wistar rats were randomly allocated into four groups: control (E) (distilled water twice/day), G1 (4mg/kg/day enfuvirtide), G2 (12mg/kg/day enfuvirtide), and G3 (36mg/kg/day enfuvirtide) groups. On the 20th day of gestation, the rats were anesthetized and subjected to cesarean section. Their blood was collected for laboratory […]

RESUMO Objetivo Calcular a frequência e avaliar os fatores associados ao baixo peso ao nascer. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo, com os dados das gestantes que participaram do Programa de Atenção às Gestantes do Programa Einstein na Comunidade de Paraisópolis, entre 2011 e 2014, e que retornaram para realizar a avaliação de seus recém-nascidos após o parto. Foram avaliadas as variáveis relacionadas à gestante, à gestação e ao recém-nascido. A variável desfecho foi o baixo peso ao nascer, definido como