Abstract
Background: The placenta reflect the status of maternal hypertension as it is mirror of maternal and fetal health. Aim: The aim of this original research article is to present status of maternal cotyledons in placenta of Pregnancy induced hypertensive women compare to Normotensive women. Method: This study was done in Rama Medical College Kanpur. Placentas from forty cases of PIH and forty cases of normotensive women delivered collected and studied. Result: Macroscopic study revealed that compare to normotensive women’s placenta, PIH women’s have lower number of maternal cotyledons. Conclusion: - Hypertension during the pregnancy lead to reduced number of maternal cotyledons.
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