Foetomaternal Outcome In Mothers Aged 30 Years And Above Compared To Mothers Aged 19 Years And Below

Abstract

Background: High risk pregnancies are a small segment of the obstetrical population that produces the majority of the maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity.
Objectives: To compare these two high risk groups, to see whether that affects the foeto-maternal outcome.
Method: This is a prospective, comparative study conducted at Department Of Obstetrics &
Gyanecology, Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar, from March 2015 to
August 2016.
Results: In the elderly group, the most statistically significant observation was anaemia. Since this age group was mostly multiparous (78%), repeated childbirths at close intervals seem a plausible cause. So, even in this group, contraception for spacing is very essential to help the mother replenish her iron stores after childbirth and lactation. Since the obstetric performance and neonatal outcome have no significant difference between the two groups of mothers ≤ 19 yrs and ≥ 30 yrs.
Conclusion: It is logical to conclude that given appropriate psychological support and antenatal care, the pregnancy outcome in teenage mothers is comparable to that of the older mothers. So, teenage pregnancy is more of a social issue, albeit, a very important one.