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Research Paper | Pediatrics | India | Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016 | Rating: 6.1 / 10
A Study on Neonates in Mothers with Preeclampsia
Dr Babu Francis [2] | Dr Manju Mahendran
Abstract: Hypertension seen in pregnancy is problematic to both the expectant mother and also the foetus. There can be a wide range of foetal and maternal complications which can occur as a direct effect of pregnancy related hypertension. Complications that can occur in the babies are IUGR, haematological abnormalities, respiratory problems, still birth and neurological problems. The study done was a retrospective study, 30 cases were selected and the complications in newborns born to mothers with pre eclampsia were studied.53.3 % of mothers belonged to age group 26-30 years.56.6 % of mothers were primipara.23.3 % of infants were small for gestational age.
Keywords: Hypertension, Pregnancy, Neonates, IUGR, Haematological abnormalities
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016,
Pages: 1797 - 1798