Jaundice In Pregnancy And Maternal Outcome

Dr. Bhupendra Patil; Dr. Vivek Karale; Dr. Aparna Wahane; Dr. Suwarna Patil; Dr. Vilas Malkar

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2016

Jaundice In Pregnancy And Maternal Outcome

Dr. Bhupendra Patil, Dr. Vivek Karale, Dr. Aparna Wahane, Dr. Suwarna Patil, Dr. Vilas Malkar

Abstract :

Introduction:– Jaundice in pregnancy, whilst relatively rare, occurs in approximately one in 1500 pregnancies and has potentially serious consequences for maternal and fetal health. . Objectives: To study the etiological factors and maternal outcome associated with jaundice in pregnancy. Methods: 50 pregnant women with jaundice in pregnancy were included in the study. A thorough history, detailed clinical examination and all relevant investigation s were carried out in the beginning. The course of the pregnancy was studied and monitored periodically. Results: The main etiological factors causing jaundice in pregnancy included viral hepatitis (30%),pregnancy induced hypertension(22%) and eclampsia (6%). Maximum maternal mortality (20%) occurred in the age group of 25–29 years followed by 14.3% in the group of 30–35 years. Conclusion: Jaundice in pregnancy is associated with high maternal and perinatal mortality even in a tertiary referral center.