Outcome of neonates born to mother with pregnancy induced hypertension: A clinical study

Abstract

Introduction: Eclampsia as well as associated complications can be evaded with proper antenatal care, early recognition of pre-eclampsia, and early intervention. Thus, the present study was undertaken to compare outcome of neonates born to mothers with pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and gestational hypertension. Materials and Method: The present study was conducted among neonates born to a mother with PIH. Outcome of the neonate who satisfied the inclusion criteria was documented. Qualitative data was analysed using Chi square test and Fischer’s exact test. Differences between means were compared by unpaired student’s t -test. P value less than 0.05 is considered as level of significance. Results: 33% were born to mothers with gestational hypertension, 60% were born to mothers with pre-eclampsia and 7% were born to mothers with eclampsia 9% neonates required resuscitation at birth and 91% neonates did not require any resuscitation. 32.5% were born to mother with gestational hypertension of which 87.18% were discharged, 6.41% were IUD, 3.8% died, 60.4% were delivered by mothers with pre-eclampsia of which 97.6% were discharged, 2.3% were IUD, 6.9% were born to mothers with eclampsia, out of which 66.6% were discharged and 11.1% were IUD, 22.2% died. There is statistically significant association between type of PIH and outcome. Conclusion: The placental alterations along with various fetal are associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Hence, it is pivotal to closely scrutinise these infants as a primary measure to decrease morbidity. Therefore, as a preventive method and detect pre-eclampsia, it is crucial to provide appropriate antenatal care to all pregnant women.