FETO � MATERNAL OUTCOME IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION:  A HOSPITAL BASED RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Dr. I. Padmasree; Dr. A.V. Rama Kishore; Dr. S. Shyamala Devi; Dr. D.Malleswari

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

FETO � MATERNAL OUTCOME IN PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION: A HOSPITAL BASED RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

Dr. I. Padmasree, Dr. A. V. Rama Kishore, Dr. S. Shyamala Devi, Dr. D. Malleswari

Abstract :

 Background: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is one of the most common causes of both maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality affecting about 8 – 10 % of pregnant women. This study aims to determine the feto–maternal outcome and correlates with severity of PIH. Objectives: To study the maternal and fetal outcome in PIH. Materials and Methods: A retrospective randomized study was carried out including 100 cases of PIH. The maternal and fetal outcome parameters were documented and analyzed using statistical methods. Results: In the present study the overall incidence of PIH was 10.10%, of which 4.41% was mild PIH cases and 5.69% were severe PIH cases. Preterm labour was the commonest maternal obstetrical complication observed in 4.54% of mild PIH cases and 10.71% of severe PIH cases. Intra uterine growth retardation was the commonest fetal complication seen in 4.54% of mild PIH cases and 19.64% of severe PIH cases. Next common complication was prematurity. Conclusion: PIH is a common medical disorder seen associated with pregnancy in the rural population especially among young primigravidas. Early detection and appropriate management of the pregnancy may improve the outcome for both mother and the fetus. 