Abstract

Pregnancy induced hypertensive (PIH) disorders are a significant cause of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, especially in developing areas of the world. Objective of this study to compare the maternal and fetal outcomes of PIH patients with normotensive control in central India Materials & Methods: This is a prospective study conducted in the department obstetrics and Gynaecology, GRMC, Gwalior, India. 122 women with PIH admitted for delivery were included in the study. Outcomes of PIH were assessed in terms of feto-maternal complications. All the quantitative data were statistically analyzed by chi-quire test and P-value. Results: Majority (56.6%) of the study subjects were between 21 to 25 years, mostly from rural areas (55.7%) and belonged to lower socio-economic status (74.5%). The highest proportion of them (73.7%) had >37 wk of gestational age and also primigravida (74.5%). Anaemia and edema was significantly associated with PIH patients. LSCS, IUGR and PROM were more common in PIH group, whereas GDM, BOH and decreased foetal movement were common in control group. LBW babies, me conium Stained Liquor, maternal and foetal mortality were significantly higher in PIH. Conclusions: Pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders are common and adversely impact maternal and fetal outcomes. Efforts should be made at both the community and hospital levels to increase awareness regarding PIH and reduce its associated morbidity and mortality.

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