Obstetric Outcome in Covid 19 Pandemic: Single Centre Experience at Tertiary Level Institute

Authors

  • Dr. Priya Bulchandani

  • Dr. Tushar palve

Keywords:

COVID-19, outcomes, delivery, pregnancy

Abstract

Background There has been increased severity and susceptibility in pregnant females with previous viral illness outbreaks The data of pregnancy outcomes with COVID-19 are lacking and available in few small number series The objective of this study was to report the maternal and perinatal outcomes of COVID-19 during pregnancy Methodology Retrospective records of 185 pregnant women with laboratory confirmed COVID- 19 disease in single center were reviewed from 1st May to 31st July 2020 and descriptive analysis of outcomes was done Results There were 185 laboratory confirmed COVID-19 pregnant females in this study with mean age of 27 3 5 33 years The majority presented in third trimester with no sign and symptoms of disease activity 66 Lymphocytopenia 34 81 elevated levels of C-reactive protein 49 95 and chest X-ray abnormalities in 32 43 were observed 72 51 of women were delivered vaginaly and 27 49 required caesarean section with major indication being previous LSCS The rate of preterm delivery was 17 54 with PPROM in 11 70 Three maternal intensive care unit admissions were noted but no maternal death 4 neonatal death and 4 still birth were also noted

How to Cite

Dr. Priya Bulchandani, & Dr. Tushar palve. (2020). Obstetric Outcome in Covid 19 Pandemic: Single Centre Experience at Tertiary Level Institute. Global Journal of Medical Research, 20(E6), 23–27. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/2242

Obstetric Outcome in Covid 19 Pandemic: Single Centre Experience at Tertiary Level Institute

Published

2020-03-15