Keywords
Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy
Obstetric Labor
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to identify the epidemiological profile and obstetric characteristics of pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks admitted to a public hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, between January and July, 2022. Methods: During the period studied, 1914 births were recorded at the institution, 163 of which were between 32 and 36 weeks, and the prematurity rate was 8.5%. This is retrospective cross-sectional study, with information obtained through the analysis of patients' medical records. Results: As for the epidemiological data, 67% of them were primigravidae, 56% underwent a cesarean delivery, and 57% had gestational age greater than 36 weeks. With regard to obstetric characteristics, delayed umbilical cord clamping was found in 40% of those born weighing < 2,500 g and, among those weighing > 2,500 g, that rate was 60% (p< 0.001); whereas breastfeeding in the first hour was indicated in 32% of cases involving a weight < 2,500 g and recommended in 68% with a weight > 2,500 g (p <0.001). Conclusion: Therefore, our study showed the importance of investigating both favorable and unfavorable factors in pregnancies between 32 and 36 weeks as it may allow for the possibility of minor maternal and fetal complications following delivery.
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