Maternal and fetal outcome of postdated pregnancy; A cross sectional study

Swapnil Madhavrao Mane 1, Prakash Anna Aghav 2, Swati Dashrath Karad 2 and Anup Lahanubhau Kharde 3, *

1 Dr. Mane Medical Foundation & Research Center and SAIDHAM Cancer Hospital Rahuri Dist. Ahmednagar Maharashtra 413705.
2 Research Fellow Saidham Hospital Rahuri Dist. Ahmednagar Maharashtra 413705.
3 Professor Dr BVP Rural Medical College PIMS-DU Loni Dist. Ahmednagar Maharashtra 413705.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 227–233.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1612
Publication history: 
Received on 19 July 2024; revised on 01 September 2024; accepted on 04 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
Background: Postdated pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that extends beyond the expected date of delivery, which is 280 days. When a pregnancy surpasses 42 weeks (more than 294 days), it is termed as post-term pregnancy. Postdated pregnancy is one of the most common obstetric problems associated with increased maternal and foetal morbidity, and mortality. Gestational age is among the most important determinants of perinatal outcomes, but studies have focused more on preterm births (<37 completed gestational weeks) and less on the understanding and prevention of post term births.
Objectives: To assess the maternal and fetal outcome of postdated pregnancy.
Material and Methods: Present observational descriptive cross sectional study was conducted for the period of 1 year from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. Total 150 postdated pregnant women included in present study as per predefined after satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: During study period out of total deliveries 110 were postdated deliveries. Out of them 46.36% and 28.18% were of 21-25 years and 26-30 years of age respectively. The mean age of all participants was 25.51 ± 4.58 years. A statistically significant association was found between the gestational age of postdated women and their mode of delivery. Out of 110 postdated women, 68.18% and 31.81% had vaginal and caesarean deliveries, respectively.
Conclusion: Adverse maternal and fetal outcomes of post-dated pregnancy should be anticipated and counseling of women at risk of post-term pregnancy and timely management for its prevention is recommended
 
Keywords: 
Postdated; Pregnancy; Maternal; Fetal; Outcome
 
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