Maternal and fetal outcome in teenage pregnancy

Abstract

Aim: To determine the outcome of pregnancy in women in the age range of 13-19 years. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan from September 2012 to May 3013. A total of 207 pregnant women of age rage 13-19 years, both primigravidae and multigravidae, with pregnancy of less than 40 weeks duration were included in the study. Results: The prevalence rate of teenage pregnancy was 11%. Of the 207 pregnant women studied. 5.8% belonged to younger subgroup (age-13-19 years) and 94.2% belonged to mature subgroup (age 16-19 years), 67.5% were residents of urban areas and 42.5% were from rural areas. All the adolescents except one were married. 23.2% had miscarriages, 15.9% had preterm labour. 18.4% suffered from preeclampsia and anaemia was found in 67.1% of teenagers. Conclusion: Teenage pregnancy is associated with significant maternal and fetal complications.