Effects of a Short Interpregnancy interval on Pregnancy Outcomes

Abstract

Background: Birth spacing is an important subject that is put into consideration by obstetricians to be discussed with women who are thinking about getting pregnant. A decision that is taken by a couple to plan or postpone a pregnancy is affected by many factors. These factors can include the age of the couples, availability of family planning counseling, last pregnancies outcome, cultural aspects, religious beliefs, personal preference, fecundity and fertility aspirations. Objective: To investigate the effects of a short interpregnancy interval on the subsequent pregnancy. Patients and Methods: This study is designed as retrospective cohort study at obstetrics and gynecology department at EL-Sayed Galal university hospital and El-Monira general hospital between January 2020 till December 2020. Results: The results of this study showed that there were no any differences of great significance between the studied groups regarding the maternal complications. The results of this study showed that preterm labor, babies of SGA, LBW and Jaundice were linked to the Short IPI group. Conclusion: One of the most important subjects in obstetric practice is birth spacing. In this study we have investigated the effects of a short inter-pregnancy interval on the pregnancy outcomes and what possible determinants there are for a short IPI. After analyzing the results of this study, the following conclusions were made: A short IPI was associated with Small-for-Gestational age babies. This finding can impact neonatal morbidity.