Stillbirth–Evaluation of causes and impact on maternal health, a tertiary centre study in North India

Dr Shaily Agrawal; Dr Kiran Pandey; Dr Pratima Verma

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Stillbirth–Evaluation of causes and impact on maternal health, a tertiary centre study in North India

Dr Shaily Agrawal, Dr Kiran Pandey, Dr Pratima Verma

Abstract :

Introduction : A systematic evaluation of the circumstances and associations with stillbirths may assist in investigations that could lead to preventive strategies. Objectıve: To study maternal and fetal variables associated with stillbirth and impact on maternal health. Method: This is a retrospective study of 1056 fetal deaths in 5 year period .Data was collected from hospital record. Results: Majority of patients belonged to rural area, with lower socioeconomic strata,unbooked , not accompanied by ASHA. The most common factors related to fetal deaths were Preclampsia ,placenta previa and low birth weight. Impact on maternal outcome was also noted . Conclusion: Most of the causes are preventable . Health schemes needs to strengthen better antenatal services.