M Fakhri ,
Volume 9, Issue 24 (10-1999)
Abstract
Background and purpose : Macrosomia can increase maternal & neonatal complications.These complications and their relevance to macrosomia was evaluated in this study.
Materials and Methods: This was a cohort study done , by selecting 5440 delivery files, in which 4400 cases had natural delivery and 104 patients with cesarean section . Patients with full term delivery of neonate with 4000 grams were selected as a case group and the patients with full term delivery of neonate with 25000-3999 grams weight were selected as a control group.
Factors like , parity , and delivery status were the same for both groups , the patients with repeated cesarean were omitted in this study.
Results : The results of this study showed that the total rate of cesarean section in control group was 15.5% against the rate of 11.5% in control group (P<0.037) , and the main reason of cesarean in macrosomic group was due to fetal distress. Shoulder dystocia and excretion of moconium was the only complication of Macrosomic infants , which showed no statistically significant difference (P<0.002) , post delivery bleeding and administration of oxytocin for acceleration of labour in case groups showed no significant difference with cantrol groups (P<0.01).
Conclusion : This study indicated that , despite high rate of vaginal delivery , of macrosomic infant , excluding shoulder dystocia , delivery of macrosomia and post delivery bleeding , there was no significant difference in maternal complications and further study is recemmonded in such type of deliveries
Hadis Musavi, Fatemeh Kalaki-Jouybari, Amir Abbas Alviri, Abbas Khonakdar-Tarsi, Zinatosaadat Bouzari, Zahra Sadeghnezhad,
Volume 35, Issue 245 (5-2025)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide, particularly in developing regions such as Africa and Asia. Even in developed countries, the incidence of this complication has shown an upward trend. Risk factors associated with PPH may vary depending on geographical and demographic conditions. In the city of Babol, studies have indicated that postpartum hemorrhage is a common obstetric complication. This study aims to investigate the risk factors associated with early-onset postpartum hemorrhage in Babol.
Materials and methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed the medical records of women diagnosed with PPH at Rouhani Hospital, Babol, during the period 2010–2011. Cases were included if blood loss was ≥500 mL following vaginal delivery or ≥1000 mL following cesarean section within 24 hours postpartum. Data collection focused on treatment modalities, including the use of uterotonic drugs, surgical interventions (such as uterine packing or hysterectomy), blood transfusions, and prophylactic measures. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software to identify potential risk factors and evaluate treatment outcomes.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 31.6 ± 16.7 years. The analysis revealed that several factors were significantly associated with the occurrence of postpartum hemorrhage, including the number of previous pregnancies, abortions, and deliveries, as well as placenta previa, abnormal placental adhesions, uterine rupture, and surgical trauma (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings underscore the critical need for proactive risk assessment and tailored clinical strategies to prevent and manage postpartum hemorrhage. Enhancing prenatal screening protocols, improving access to emergency obstetric care, and training healthcare professionals in early intervention techniques are essential steps toward reducing maternal morbidity and mortality associated with postpartum hemorrhage