Neonatal Outcomes in Women with Pre-Eclampsia in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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  • Mazhar Ali, Fazal Badshah, Saad Farid, Sumbal Afzal Khan

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023174689

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of adverse neonatal outcomes in women with pre-eclampsia.

Methods: This case series containing 100 patients with diagnosis of pre-eclampsia was conducted in Saidu teaching hospital Swat from April-2022 to January-2023. The women were followed till delivery of baby. The primary study endpoint was neonatal outcomes, which were labelled in-terms of pre-mature birth, birth status, APGAR score at 5 minutes, NICU admission, and in-hospital death.

Results: Mean age was 31.2±3.5 years, majority of patients; 44% were multiparous. Cesarean section was performed in 66% patients. Regarding neonatal outcomes, pre-term birth rate was 53%, still birth occurred in 12% patients. 46% neonates had normal birthweight, 35% were of low birthweight and 19% were of very low birthweight. NICU admission was needed in 58% neonates and 16% neonates died before discharge.

Conclusion: There is a high frequency of adverse neonatal outcomes in women with pre-eclampsia. Optimizing obstetric and neonatal care can help to reduce these adverse outcomes.

Keywords: pre-eclampsia, still birth, low birthweight, APGAR score, mortality.

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Mazhar Ali, Fazal Badshah, Saad Farid, Sumbal Afzal Khan. (2023). Neonatal Outcomes in Women with Pre-Eclampsia in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(04), 689. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023174689

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Vol. 17 No. 04 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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