Clinical observation of Pregnancy outcome in Teenage Pregnancy

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate outcome of pregnancy in teenage mothers. Method: In this retrospective study we reviewed 120 teenage mothers in the age group 13 to 19 years from indoor and outdoor Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Marital status and gestational age was not under consideration. Result: Maximum teenage mothers were in the age group of 18-19 years incidence being 65%. Majority of them were married and illiterate. 37.5% had spontaneous term vaginal delivery, 14.16% had preterm vaginal delivery. 23.3% had lower segment caesarean section, cephalopelvic disproportion was the indication in 10.83%. Instrumental delivery in 1.66% of cases. Out of 72 babies delivered, 60% was of low birth weight (1500-2500gms). 9.16% was of very low birth weight <1500gms. 12.5% was preterm dead babies. Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy should be discouraged as it leads to increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. It can be prevented by proper sex education, literacy, use of contraceptives and proper antenatal care.