10. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Overweight and Obese Women : A Cross Sectional Study
Sana Iqbal, Nargis Shabana and Fatima Chaudhry Inayat
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine maternal outcomes of pregnancy among women having increased body mass index (more than 25).
Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Out-patient Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nishtar Hospital Multan from 03-07-2014 to 03-01-2015.
Materials and Methods: 150 pregnant women were enrolled for the research after informed consent. A proforma was filled encompassing the patients data which was analysed by SPSS -17.
Results: Pre-eclampsia, Diabetes and Post partum hemorrhage was seen in 43.3 %, 21.3% and 46.7% % of the cases respectively.
Conclusion: Obesity confers a high risk of gestational PPH, pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
Key Words: BMI, Pre-eclampsia, Gestational diabetes.
Citation of article: Iqbal S, Shabana N, Inayat FC. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Overweight and Obese Women : A Cross Sectional Study. Med Forum 2020;31(3):35-38.