Maternal Age and the Risk of Antepartum Stillbirth throughout Pregnancy
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Stillbirths is emotionally traumatic event.The risk factors are many, some of which maybe modifiable during pregnancy.However, there are few which cannot be modified in the antenatal period, maternal age being one of them.The objective of the study was to examine the relationship of maternal age with antepartum stillbirth risk throughout gestation. Women with gestational age greater than 22 weeks were selected. Intrapartum stillbirth; pregnancies with either hypertensive disease of pregnancy or any other medical diseases were excluded. Data collected was analyzed. Of the 973 deliveries, the antepartum stillbirth was 119 (12.2%).Most of women who had antepartum stillbirth were in the age group 20 to 29 years.However,agewise analysis showed highest rate of antepartum stillbirth in women ≥ 35 years .Women > 35 years age are at highest risk of stillbirth. Hence women with advanced maternal age should be screened and undergo increased antenatal surveillance to prevent stillbirth.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Bhomraj Kumawat, Dr. Lata Rajoria, Dr. Nupur Hooja, Dr. Richa Manish, Dr. Manisha Kala, Dr. Kritika Tulani, Dr. Surabhi Arora
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