A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOME IN SEVERE PRE-ECLAMPSIAAND ECLAMPSIA IN A TERITIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertensive disorders are the most common medical disorders encountered 
in pregnancy approximately 7% to 10% of all pregnancies. Hypertensive disorders are 
associated with foetal growth restriction, perinatal asphyxia, Iatrogenic prematurity, still 
births, preterm delivery, perinatal death, neonatal mortality and affects vital maternal organ 
system such as hepatic, renal, cardiorespiratory, cerebral and haematologic leading to 
maternal morbidity and mortality .The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of severe 
pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP syndrome in our Hospital and its maternal and foetal 
outcome