A prospective study of cases with jaundice in pregnancy at a tertiary care centre.

DR.PRASHANT DUBEY; DR.PRACHI SINGH

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

A prospective study of cases with jaundice in pregnancy at a tertiary care centre.

Dr. Prashant Dubey, Dr. Prachi Singh

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION–Liver disorders can occur during pregnancy and is associated high perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality.

AIMS–To study the incidence of jaundice,etiological factors for jaundice and fetomaternal outcome in cases with jaundice in pregnancy.

METHODS–The present study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital, Bareilly from September 2015– June 2016.Total 37 antenatal females presented with jaundice were subjected to routine antenatal investigations, specific investigations like liver function tests, coagulation profile.

RESULTS–The commonest cause of jaundice in the present study was viral hepatitis (40.6%), followed by HELLP syndrome (32.4%),there were three maternal deaths in the present study i.e 8.1%.

CONCLUSION–Jaundice in pregnancy is associated with poor fetomaternaloutcome,regular antenatal checkups, early diagnosis and timely intervention can cause reduction in maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.