A Study on Complications of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Abstract

Background: Hypertensive disorder is the second most common medical disorder seen during pregnancy. Hypertensive disorder contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality mainly due to its complications and not due to hypertension per sec. Thus, maternal mortality and these complications are preventable. The objective of the present study was to study the pattern of feto-maternal outcome and complications in cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension to identify them at the earliest. Methods: A study was conducted over a period 8 months in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai. This study enrolled a total of 50 pregnant women with pregnancy-induced hypertension with inclusion-exclusion criteria. Necessary information such as Sociodemographic information, detailed clinic, and obstetric history, clinical examination, investigations, and fetal outcome was noted by using preformed proforma. Results: In our study the majority of PIH mothers belonged to the age group of 20-25 years (46%); PIH is more prevalent among nulliparous (54%). Among PIH mother, the most common presenting clinical feature was pedal edema (44%), followed by headache (16%). The most prevalent complication among PIH patients was oligohydramnios (20%).