Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort

Staniczek, Jakub; Manasar-Dyrbuś, Maisa; Stojko, Rafał; Jendyk, Cecylia; Sadłocha, Marcin; Winkowska, Ewa; Orszulak, Dominika; Niziński, Kacper; Skowronek, Kaja; Toczek, Jakub; Matonóg, Aleksandra; Wilk, Katarzyna; Zięba-Domalik, Maja; Sieroszewska, Diana; Sieroszewski, Aleksander; Starczewska, Joanna; Sowa-Sanchez, Daria; Jurecki, Jakub; Troszka, Jonasz; Stojko, Szymon; Drosdzol-Cop, Agnieszka

doi:10.3390/jcm13195785

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Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort

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Jakub Staniczek

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Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś

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Rafał Stojko

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Cecylia Jendyk

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Marcin Sadłocha

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Ewa Winkowska

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Dominika Orszulak

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Kacper Niziński

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Kaja Skowronek

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Jakub Toczek

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Aleksandra Matonóg

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Katarzyna Wilk

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Maja Zięba-Domalik

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Diana Sieroszewska

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Aleksander Sieroszewski

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Joanna Starczewska

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Daria Sowa-Sanchez

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Jakub Jurecki

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Jonasz Troszka

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Szymon Stojko

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Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop

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Chair and Clinical Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, The Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Markiefki 87, 40-211 Katowice, Poland

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Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, Gynecological Oncology, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Bonifraters’ Medical Center, Markiefki 87, 40-211 Katowice, Poland

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Institute of Health Sciences, University of Opole, 45-060 Opole, Poland

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J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(19), 5785; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195785

Submission received: 3 September 2024 / Revised: 24 September 2024 / Accepted: 27 September 2024 / Published: 28 September 2024

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Clinical Outcomes in Maternal–Fetal Medicine)

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Background: Adolescent pregnancy is associated with increased risk of both maternal and neonatal complications. Common maternal complications include anemia, hypertensive disorders, and a higher incidence of infections, including Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Additionally, adolescents are at increased risk for gestational diabetes and postpartum hemorrhage. Neonatal complications often involve low birth weight, prematurity, and an increased likelihood of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. Objectives: This study aims to assess and compare the prevalence of obstetric complications between adolescent and older pregnant women. Methods: This retrospective study investigates obstetric outcomes in adolescent pregnancies, analyzing data collected from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2024. This study included 902 participants, of whom 224 were adolescents. The variables were categorized into maternal, birth, and neonatal characteristics. Results: Adolescent patients demonstrated a significantly higher prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection, affecting 25.89% of this group. Adolescent patients reported 17.86% nicotine use during pregnancy, a rate significantly higher than that of older age groups (p < 0.001). Additionally, adolescent pregnancies were associated with the highest mean blood loss during delivery, averaging 500 mL during vaginal birth and 1050 mL during cesarean section, leading to a higher incidence of blood transfusions (3.13%, p = 0.021). Newborns from adolescent pregnancies had the lowest mean birth weight (3199 g) and length (53.6 cm). Neonatal complications were more frequent in this group, affecting 20.09% of newborns, with a significantly higher rate of admission to intensive care units (2.68%, p = 0.008). These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and more proactive management strategies to address the specific challenges faced by this population.

Keywords: adolescent pregnancy; teenage pregnancy; obstetrics complications; birth

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Staniczek, J.; Manasar-Dyrbuś, M.; Stojko, R.; Jendyk, C.; Sadłocha, M.; Winkowska, E.; Orszulak, D.; Niziński, K.; Skowronek, K.; Toczek, J.; et al. Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 5785. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195785

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Staniczek J, Manasar-Dyrbuś M, Stojko R, Jendyk C, Sadłocha M, Winkowska E, Orszulak D, Niziński K, Skowronek K, Toczek J, et al. Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; 13(19):5785. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195785

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Staniczek, Jakub, Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Rafał Stojko, Cecylia Jendyk, Marcin Sadłocha, Ewa Winkowska, Dominika Orszulak, Kacper Niziński, Kaja Skowronek, Jakub Toczek, and et al. 2024. "Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort" Journal of Clinical Medicine 13, no. 19: 5785. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195785

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Staniczek, J., Manasar-Dyrbuś, M., Stojko, R., Jendyk, C., Sadłocha, M., Winkowska, E., Orszulak, D., Niziński, K., Skowronek, K., Toczek, J., Matonóg, A., Wilk, K., Zięba-Domalik, M., Sieroszewska, D., Sieroszewski, A., Starczewska, J., Sowa-Sanchez, D., Jurecki, J., Troszka, J., ... Drosdzol-Cop, A. (2024). Adolescent Pregnancy: A Comparative Insight into the Prevalence and Risks of Obstetric Complications in a Polish Cohort. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(19), 5785. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13195785

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