Breastfeeding, COVID-19 Infection
Conditions
Keywords
Covid-19 infection, Pregnant women, Prolactin levels, Breastfeeeding
Brief summary
Background: Currently in the world, 41% of children under 6 months are exclusively breastfed. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on breastfeeding.; Methods: A statistical analysis of linear regression, prolactin analysis in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and 15 days 15 after delivery was performed in women with Covid- 19 infection and healthy, finally the rates of 16 breastfeeding were evaluated. The sample was made up of 680 pregnant women from the Valladolid 17 Health Area, central region of Spain.
Interventions
PROCEDUREblood prolactin levels
The extraction technique was performed by venipuncture in 110 veins located in the antecubital area with a 21G butterfly nut with a Vacutainer Safety 111 Lok@ adapter, a 2.5x45cm latex venous compressor and a tube with separating gel 112 (yellow cap)
Sponsors
Universidad Católica de Ávila
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women under the coding of the clinical process of normal pregnancy or diagnosis of Covid-19 infection
Exclusion criteria
* No informed consent. * No pregnant women. * Older than 50 years old. * Younger than 16 years old.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prolactin value | 15 days | ng/ml. 0 mimimun, 100 maximum |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed