European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background : antepartum haemorrhage is a grave obstetrical emergency . it is a leadind cause of perinatal death. Antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is defined as bleeding from or into the genital tract after 28weeks of pregnancy and before delivery of the baby. The aim of the present study were to study perinatal outcome in patients with APH. METHOD: The study was a prospective and observational study conducted in The NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur from January 2020 to June 2021. Cases of pregnancy complicated with APH were taken. Cases with bleeding before 28 weeks and after delivery of the baby were excluded. Data collected from the records present in Labour ward complex and Medical record section. RESULTS:    out of 193 cases, were 105 (54.40%) live birth and 88 (45.59%) intra-uterine fetal death /still born . amongst patient belonging to abruptio placenta (118), 68 cases had live birth and 50 cases had IUFD. Conclusion: perinatal mortality in pregnancies complicated with APH can be prevented by early diagnosis, proper antenatal planning and terminating the pregnancy in a well-equipped tertiary care center.