Factors contributing to late stillbirth among women with pregnancy hypertension in a developing country. (2nd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kumar, Manisha; Vajala, Ravi; Bhutia, PhunstokDoma; Singh, Abha
• Is Part Of: Hypertension in pregnancy. Volume 39:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 242
• Publication Date: 2020-07-02
• Subjects: Causes of stillbirth -- predictor model -- hypertension -- fetal growth restriction -- fetal weight -- preeclampsia -- birth weight/placental weight ratio; Hypertension in pregnancy -- Periodicals; Pregnancy -- Complications -- Periodicals; 618.3261
• DOI: 10.1080/10641955.2020.1757699
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-1955

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: To investigate the factors associated with late stillbirth among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Material and Methods: The clinical details of women with HDP having late stillbirth were compared with controls having livebirth. Results: Total 208 cases and 288 controls were included in the study. Inadequate antenatal visits (p < 0.001, OR–5.92). birth weight < 2000 gms (p < 0.001, OR 10.3) and BW/PW ratio > 8 contributed significantly (p = 0.0001, OR-5.6) to stillbirth. Conclusion: Poor antenatal care, birth weight below 2000gms and high BW/PW ratio was associated with a higher risk of stillbirth.