Abstract

The aim of the study is to study maternal and perinatal outcome in antenatal patients with respiratory disorders. All participants were provided with a study information sheet and were allowed to ask questions about the study and their participation. Written informed consent was then obtained. Demographic details, obstetric history, examination findings, and investigation results of women enrolled were recorded. Results: On analyzing the impact of respiratory disorder on the outcome of foetus it was found that majority 22 ( 36.6%) of the babies were preterm low birth weight , 17 (28.3%) babies were term low birth weight ,with the mean birth weight of 2.13±0.51, followed by FGR among 17 (28.3%) , and 4 (6.67%) were IUD. Conclusion: Chronic respiratory illnesses in pregnancy pose more risks to the mother and foetus, as seen by the higher chance of IUD, NICU admissions, preeclampsia, IUGR, Spontaneous abortion, etc. Mothers with respiratory illnesses should be screened antenatally as the chances of LSCS are higher, and they cannot withstand the stress of a normal delivery. Close monitoring of the antenatal period with pulmonary function testing increases the chance of a good outcome of the present pregnancy and reduce feto- maternal mortality.

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