Vaginal Microbiota in Women With Spontaneous Preterm Labor Compared to Spontaneous Term Labor: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study.

Background: Preterm birth is the second leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine if there were differences in the microbiota between women experiencing preterm labor and those with full-term pregnancies. Additionally, we aimed to identify the vaginal microorganisms present and their antibiotic sensitivities in women undergoing spontaneous preterm labor.

Effect of Millets Once a Day on Glycaemic Control among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Setting - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects 14% of pregnancies globally, with a prevalence of 9-16% in India. Low-glycaemic index (GI) foods like millets may help control glycaemia in GDM. This study compared glycaemic control between GDM patients consuming millets once a day (MOD) and those receiving enhanced medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for 1 month.

Elective induction of labor versus expectant management at 39 weeks among low-risk nulliparous pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial in India (ELITE-39 trial).

Objective: The aim of the present open label randomized controlled trial was to compare the rate of cesarean section (CS) after elective induction with that of expectant management in low-risk nulliparous women at 39 weeks.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial from a tertiary maternity care center enrolled low risk nulliparous pregnant women at 38-38 weeks between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021. Participants were randomized into either the elective induction group (e-IOL) or the expectant management (EM) group though computer generated block randomization.

Proteinuria in predicting adverse outcomes in women with severe features of pre-eclampsia from a developing country: A prospective cohort study.

Objective: To study the adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with severe pre-eclampsia (SPE) among different ranges of proteinuria.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, India. After obtaining informed written consent, the 202 singleton women fulfilling the criteria of severe features of pre-eclampsia were stratified based on the value of urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) as mild, moderate, severe, and massive proteinuria during pregnancy.

Association between common mental disorder and glycemic control in women with gestational diabetes: A mixed-method study.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders among pregnant women. Poor mental health can negatively impact glycemic control in women with GDM, leading to adverse outcomes for both the mother and the baby.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of common mental disorder (CMD) in women with GDM and its association with poor glycemic control.

Adherence to medical nutrition therapy and it's challenges among antenatal women with gestational diabetes mellitus in South India- A sequential explanatory mixed-method study.

Background: Globally, one in ten pregnant women have diabetes; out of which, 90% contribute to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is the cornerstone for GDM treatment yet adherence to MNT among the masses is not adequately monitored as part of the routine antenatal services. The study aimed to estimate the proportion of adherence to MNT and determine the factors related toadherence among antenatal women with GDM.

Maternal and perinatal outcome of women with early-onset severe pre-eclampsia before 28 weeks: Is expectant management beneficial in a low-resource country? A prospective observational study.

Objective: To study the maternal and perinatal outcomes in women with severe pre-eclampsia before 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Methods: A descriptive study from a tertiary care center. All consecutive women with severe pre-eclampsia withonset before 28 weeks of pregnancy were included.

Predictors of adverse maternal outcome in jaundiced pregnant women identified as having pregnancy-specific liver disease (P-sLD).

We aimed to study the factors including model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score in predicting mortality in women with pregnancy-specific liver diseases (P-sLD). A total of 154 women with clinical jaundice were studied of which 138 women were diagnosed with P-sLD. The most common P-sLD was HELLP syndrome (51.

Factors associated with the outcome of TOLAC after one previous caesarean section: a retrospective cohort study.

The factors associated with the outcome of trial of labour after one previous Caesarean Section; a retrospective cohort study. A retrospective observational study was performed on all eligible consecutive singleton pregnancies planned for trial of labour after one previous Caesarean Section (TOLAC) over a period of 18 months to study the success rate of vaginal birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC) and to find out the factors associated with successful and failed TOLAC. All of the data were entered in electronic format and the data was analysed in detail.

Raised blood glucose due to heterozygous glucokinase gene mutation (GCK-MODY) diagnosed for the first time in pregnancy: The dilemmas and successful management - Case report and review of literature.

Glucokinase mutation (GCK-MODY) is frequently misdiagnosed as either type I or type II diabetes mellitus, especially if presented for the first time during pregnancy. Generally GCK-MODY affects 1-2% of individuals with a diagnosis of diabetes. The defect in the glucose sensing mechanism in GCK-MODY results in a higher set point for maintenance of glucose homeostasis.