ASSESSMENT OF MATERNAL AND NEW-BORN COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING UNPLANNED CESAREAN SECTION

Abstract

Aim:assess maternal and newborn complications following an unplanned cesarean section
. Design: Descriptive design was utilized to fulfill the aim ofthe study .
Setting: The study was carried out in Elgalaa educational hospital
Sample: A convenience sample of 72 unplanned S.C mothers
Tool:first tool: A structured interviewing questionnaire included Socio-Demographic characteristics, Obstetrical
history, current pregnancy and causes cesarean section.
Second tool: Maternal and Newborn complications checklist
Results: This study revealed half of the cases had a moderate complication rate, mothers experienced increased
pain and psychological stress, newborns experienced breastfeeding complication and jaundice
Conclusion:There was a highly significant relation between a history of having anemia and increased risk for
complication following an unplanned cesarean, also having severe bleeding as a cause for unplanned cesarean
section has a highly significant relation with increased risk of complication either to the mother or the newborn.
Recommendations: based on the study findings its recommended todesign an antenatal health education program
for high-risk mothers experiencing unplanned or emergency delivery.