A study of maternal and perinatal outcome in pre-eclampsia

Abstract

Aim: To study the maternal and fetal outcome in preeclampsia. Background: In Modern Obstetric, the prevalence pf preeclampsia and its complication is high so we decided to study the maternal and fetal outcome in patients of preeclampsia. Methodology: A prospective study carried out in Bharati vidyapeeth medical college and hospital, sangli in department of obgy from 1stJan 2012 to 31st December 2012 done regarding age, parity, gestational age at time of delivery, levels of uric acid, mode of delivery, fetal outcome, and postpartum complications. Results: 48 %of patients were primigravida and 50 % fall in age group21 to 25years. 51%patient had uric acid > 6.5mg/dl. A large number that is 78 % delivered preterm and 54% underwentlscs.15 landed in pphwhile 3 patients suffered from HELLP syndrome. Conclusion: In spite of good health care system preeclampsia still stands as a leading cause for maternal mortality and morbidity in rural parts of India.