Table 2.
Characteristics and care during birth and the puerperium (n = 13).
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | ||
| Spontaneous | 7 | 53.8 |
| Induced | 6 | 46.2 |
| Cause of induction | ||
| PMR > 18 h | 4 | 66.7 |
| Gestational diabetes | 1 | 16.7 |
| COVID-19+ | 1 | 16.6 |
| Complication during dilation | ||
| Asymptomatic | 12 | 92.3 |
| CTGR alteration | 1 | 7.7 |
| End of birth | ||
| Caesarean | 2 | 15.4 |
| Eutocic | 10 | 76.9 |
| Instrumental | 1 | 7.7 |
| Complication during puerperium | ||
| Asymptomatic | 12 | 92.3 |
| Puerperal haemorrhage | 1 | 7.7 |
| Mother admitted to ICU | ||
| No | 13 | 100.0 |
| Was the new-born infant separated from the mother? | ||
| No | 6 | 46.2 |
| Yes | 7 | 53.8 |
| Reason for separation | ||
| Mother COVID-19+ | 7 | 53.8 |
| Not applicable | 6 | 46.2 |
| Determination of mother's PCR | ||
| Antepartum | 12 | 92.3 |
| Postpartum | 1 | 7.7 |
| Result of maternal PCR+ | ||
| Antepartum | 4 | 30.8 |
| Intrapartum | 3 | 23.1 |
| Postpartum | 6 | 46.2 |
| Determination of new-born infant PCR | ||
| Day of birth | 13 | 100.0 |
| Result of new-born infant PCR | ||
| Negative | 13 | 100.0 |
| Positive | 0 | 0.0 |
| Accompanied during birth | ||
| No | 4 | 30.8 |
| Yes | 9 | 69.2 |
| Companion | ||
| Nobody | 4 | 30.8 |
| Partner | 9 | 69.2 |
| Late clamping | ||
| No | 5 | 38.5 |
| Yes | 8 | 61.5 |
| Early contact | ||
| No | 7 | 53.8 |
| Yes, with the mother but in the room | 2 | 15.4 |
| Yes, in the delivery room | 4 | 30.8 |
| Desire to breastfeed before birth | ||
| Yes | 13 | 100.0 |
| Type of lactation after birth | ||
| Artificial lactation due to mother's decision | 3 | 23.1 |
| Breastfeeding | 10 | 76.9 |
PCR: polymerase chain reaction; PMR: premature membrane rupture; CTGR: cardiotocography recording; ICU: intensive care unit.