Factors contributing to oligohydramnios in third trimester of pregnancy and its impact on maternal and perinatal outcome in a tertiary hospital of rural Vadodara

Objectives: The study aimed to find out factors contributing to oligohydramnios in the third trimester of pregnancy, complications associated and its impact on maternal and foetal outcomes. Method: This was a retrospective study of 90 primigravidas at Parul Sevashram Hospital during the year October...

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Main Authors: Noopur Nagar (Author), Kenal Patel (Author), Shashwat Nagar (Author), S L Pagi (Author)
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Published: Barpeta Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Objectives: The study aimed to find out factors contributing to oligohydramnios in the third trimester of pregnancy, complications associated and its impact on maternal and foetal outcomes. Method: This was a retrospective study of 90 primigravidas at Parul Sevashram Hospital during the year October 2019 to September 2020 in the third trimester of pregnancy with AFI <8 cm and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Most subjects belonged to the age group of 21-25 years (78%). The incidence of oligohydramnios was higher among women who were farmers (54.4%) and from low socioeconomic status (79%), most had a normal vaginal delivery (80%) and the C section rate was 18.9%. All outcomes were live births with no perinatal mortality and the need for NICU admission was 11.1% mostly for observation followed by respiratory distress. The Apgar score recorded in 5 minutes was between 7-10 in 87.8% and for 12.2% the score was between 4-6. Subjects of the lower socioeconomic class had a lesser AFI and this difference was statistically significant (χ2=8.176, p=0.017). When the degree of AFI was associated with various outcomes it was observed that a statistically significant association (p<0.05) existed among higher cesarean section rates, prolonged hospital stays, malpresentation, lower birth weight, NICU admissions and prolonged NICU stay duration. Conclusion: Oligohydramnios has a significant association with low birth weight. Oligohydramnios is a frequent occurrence nowadays and careful evaluation, intensive parental counselling, foetal surveillance and proper antepartum and intrapartum care are needed for the healthy outcome of the mother and the neonate.
Item Description:10.21276/obgyn.2022.9.1.30
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