Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Childs C
United Kingdom
Short Communication
Postpartum Infection in Morbidly Obese Women After C-Section: Does Early Prophylactic Oral Antibiotic Use Make a Difference?
Author(s): Yeeles H, Trinick S, Childs C, Soltani H and Farrell TYeeles H, Trinick S, Childs C, Soltani H and Farrell T
The rising prevalence of morbid obesity particularly in women coupled with a higher likelihood of having a caesarean section (C-section) birth and an increased risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) places wound assessment among priority areas in maternity care. There is a level of ambiguity about the efficacy of routine preventative care pathways particularly in morbid obese women with regards to SSI after caesarean section. A pilot study was therefore undertaken to explore the number of women with a C-section infection in a cohort of morbidly obese women during six weeks postpartum against a background of standard care early antibiotic prophylaxis and skin closure practice. A short questionnaire was sent to 59 women with an early pregnancy BMI ≥ 40 who gave birth via C-section in a large maternity unit in Sheffield, UK. Of 39 participants who responded, 20 (51%) developed a post-o.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000172