Study Of Post Partum Eclampsia In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Davangere

Abstract

Background: The study was done to analyze epidemiological factors associated with postpartum eclampsia and to assess the maternal outcome. Methods: This is a retrospective study done in a tertiary care hospital, S.S. Institiute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Davangere between Jan 2021 to Dec 2023. Case records of all the postpartum eclampsia patients admitted during this period were analyzed. Results: This study showed that the incidence of postpartum eclampsia in our hospital was 9.3 per 1000 deliveries. It is more common in the age group of 21 - 25 years (53.3%) and frequent occurrence in primi - para (50.7%). Commonest mode of delivery was vaginal route (63%). The occurrences of seizures were common between 48 hours to 7 days (30.7%). Conclusions: Postpartum eclampsia is still one of the most common obstetric emergencies which have a significant role in maternal mortality. Regular antenatal care alone is not enough; they also need regular postnatal follow up care and health education.