Maternal and Neonatal Outcome in Major Placenta Previa

An empirical study on maternal and perinatal outcome of placenta previa-risk factors, morbidity and mortality in JNIMS, Imphal, India

“…Only those cases where placenta remained low-that is less than or equal to 2 cm from the internal OS were considered. 43 The incidence of placenta previa was found to be 0.54% in my study which almost corresponds to meta-analysis of Faiz AS who found incidence to be ranging from 2.8 to 19.7 per 1000 pregnancies. 44,45 In my study all cases of placenta previa including both low lying and placenta previa were included.…”

Maternal and perinatal mortality, morbidity and risk factor evaluation in ante partum hemorrhage associated with Placenta Praevia

“…Majority of the patients (52%) belonged to 30-39 years age group. Khashoggi T 21 Brenner WE et al, 10 and Bhatt SM 14 reported the mean maternal age for Placenta Preavia to be 27.6 years, 28.3 years and 30.6 years respectively.…”

“…In western countries maternal mortality from APH associated with Placenta Praevia is rare. 21 However three studies 24,25,27 from Bangladesh reported 2% maternal mortality in each of them. Our study sample size was small and this could be the reason for zero maternal mortality.…”

“…[3][4][5][6]11,12 The predisposing factors, which can increase the risk for developing Placenta Praevia, are advanced maternal age (more than 35years), multi parity, multiple gestation, maternal cigarette smoking and use of cocaine, prior Caesarean Section (C/S) and uterine curettage done with sharp curette following spontaneous or induced abortion. 3,21 In Bangladesh APH is a grave obstetrical emergency and the risk factors for APH include poor antenatal check-up, illiteracy, hazardous transportation, restricted medical and surgical facilities and poor socioeconomic conditions etc.…”

Risk Factors, Maternal and Neonatal Outcome in Major Placenta Previa: A Prospective Study

“…9 In this study, all the placenta previa patients were delivered by CS, and comprised 3.2% of all cases of CS performed in the hospital during the period. Upon admission, it was mandatory to discuss the mode of delivery of these patients, the possibility and need for blood transfusion (if required).…”