Increased Risk of Preterm Labour in Younger Pregnant Females

Abstract

Objective: To determine the risk of preterm birth in anemic pregnant females.

Study Design꞉ Retrospective study

Place and Duration of Study꞉ This study was conducted at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, National Hospital Sargodha from January 2011 to March 2012.

Materials and Methods꞉ A retrospective study was done on 220 women who attended the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of National Hospital Sargodha for antenatal evaluation. Record of all the patients was examined. Among these 220 pregnant women, 84 were admitted with the complaint of preterm labor. The admitted patients were assessed according to ACOG criteria. They were managed according to the standard protocol. Their Hb level was determined. Gestational age was calculated and preterm pregnancy was confirmed by scan.

Results꞉ There were 84 women who admitted with the complaint of preterm labor. Out of these, 31(36.9%) were in true labor and delivered. Rest of them was in threatened labor and managed accordingly. Among these women who were admitted with preterm labor, 46 were anemic. Associated maternal risk factors and pregnancy complication were also determined.

Conclusion꞉ It is concluded from this study that preterm labor associated with preterm birth is more prevalent in anemic pregnant females.