Perinatal Outcomes Among Patients With Sepsis During Pregnancy

This study found that pregnancies with antepartum sepsis were associated with higher odds of complications that are associated with placental dysfunction, suggesting that increased antenatal surveillance may be warranted for these patients. Importance: Rates of maternal sepsis are increasing, and prior studies of maternal sepsis have focused on immediate maternal morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis during delivery admission. There are no data on pregnancy outcomes among individuals who recover from their infections prior to delivery. Objective: To describe perinatal outcomes among patients with antepartum sepsis who did not deliver during their infection hospitalization. Design, Setting, and Participants: This retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from August 1, 2012, to August 1, 2018, at an academic referral center in San Francisco, California. Included patients were all individuals with nonanomalous, singleton pregnancies who delivered after 20 weeks ' gestation during the study period. Data were analyzed from March 2020 through March 2021. Exposures: Antepartum admission for infection with clinical concern for sepsis and hospital discharge prior to delivery. Main Outcomes and Measures: The primary outcome was a composite of perinatal outcomes associated with placental dysfunction and consisted of 1 or more of the following: fetal growth restriction, oligohydramnios, hypertensive disease of pregnancy, cesarean delivery for fetal indication, child w...
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