A study on maternal and perinatal outcome in women with late preterm delivery (34-36 weeks 6 days)
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Gynaecology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Infants born between 34 and 36 weeks and 6 days gestation are referred to as late preterm and they have high incidence of morbidity and mortality compared to term babies. This study was aimed to find out the incidence of late preterm births and to identify mode of delivery, causes, maternal co-morbid conditions and perinatal outcomes. This one year prospective study was conducted on a total of 69 pregnant women who delivered between 34-36 weeks and 6/7 days at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Yenepoya Medical College from January 2016 to January 2017. The maternal and perinatal outcome were assessed.
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K S Rushin Kadeeja, Sharon Deepthi Rasquinha
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