Abstract

Adolescent pregnancies are considered high-risk, and create an enormous negative socioeconomic impact at an individual level, as well as on the society. According to WHO, 'adolescent pregnancy' refers to pregnancy between 10 and 19 years of age. The purpose of this study was to compare the fetomaternal outcome in adolescent and young adult primigravidas. The study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in India over a period of two years. Adolescent and young adult (20-25 years) primigravidas who delivered at our institution during that period were randomly selected for the study and compared using the chi-square test. Aim- To study and compare fetomaternal outcomes in adolescent (10-19 years of age) and young adult (20-25 years of age) primigravidas in a tertiary care centre in North-India over a period of two years ObjectivesŸ To assess and compare antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum complications, in adolescent and young adult primigravidas. Ÿ To asses and compare fetal outcomes in adolescent and young adult primigravidas

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