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May 30 2023 Revised : Nov 30 2023 Accepted : Dec 9 2023 Available online : Jan 18 2024 |
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Jayashree S., Rajathi S.*, Hemamalini M. Background: Pregnancies of advanced maternal age have become more prevalent over the last few decades. It is considered a major risk factor for adverse maternal, perinatal, foetal, and neonatal outcomes. Aims and Objectives: This study aimed to assess and associate the effects of maternal age on pregnancy, labour, and foetal outcome. Methodology: A retrospective research design was adopted. A total of 40 postnatal mothers were selected through a nonprobability sampling technique. The Obstetrics and gynecology case sheets of the mothers aged 30 years and above were scrutinised by the Medical Record Department. Based on the Inclusion criteria, the data was collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Postnatal mothers had significant pregnancy-related effects - 38% of mothers had gestational diabetes mellitus, 32% had hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, 12% had a spontaneous abortion, and 12% had pregnancy-induced hypertension, labour-related effects of postnatal mothers - 69% mothers had a lower segmental cesarean section, 13% had a vaginal delivery, 10% had cephalopelvic disproportion during labour, 2% had early rupture of membrane; foetal outcome related effects - 56% mothers had macrosomia baby, 17% each had low birth weight babies and low APGAR score babies, 4% had Intrauterine growth retardation and 6% had foetal distress. Conclusion: Advanced maternal age is markedly connected with adverse obstetrical and perinatal outcomes. Therefore, it is essential for healthcare providers to counsel couples in order to ensure safe motherhood and a healthy foetus. |
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