Effect of APH on mode of delivery
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Antepartum hemorrhage (APH) is a grave obstetrical emergency and is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Various authors recommend various mode of delivery in APH. Aims and Objectives: to study the effect of antepartum hemorrhage on various mode of delivery. Materials and Method: Present prospective study was conducted among the pregnant attending ANC OPD. Cases of antepartum hemorrhage were identified and followed up to the delivery. Various modes of delivery and outcomes were studied. Results: Out of total 66 cases, 45 were of abruption placentae and 14 were of placenta prevea. In placenta prevea 85.7% delivered by cesarean section. Whereas in abruption placentae 66.6% delivered by ARM and oxytocin. Perinatal mortality was observed maximum in low birth weight babies. Conclusion: most common mode of delivery in case of placenta prevea was ceasearn section and in case of abruption placeta was ARM and oxyticin.
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Kalavati Girdharilal Jaju, A P Kulkarni, Shivprasad Kachrulal Mundada
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