Objective:To compare the perinatal outcome among fasting and non fasting pregnant mothers.Methods:A total of 180 women, who came for delivery in the labor suite were included, after verbal informed consent. These women were divided in two groups fasting (n=100), and non-fasting (n=80).Results:The mean age of the mothers was 27.16±4.27 years in the fasting group and 27.36±4.92 years in non-fasting group. The average BMI of mothers was 25.31±3.26 kg/m2in fasting group while 25.64±3.58 kg/m2in non-fasting group. Perinatal outcomes, the birth weight, head circumference and mid arm circumference were almost similar between the two groups. Weight of placenta was 537.80±80.01g in fasting group while 540.50±84.29 g in non-fasting group and height of baby was 45.79±3.07 cm in fasting group while 46.61±2.92 cm in non-fasting group. In fasting group, placenta weight was 531.5±92.80 g in boys while 544.8±62.79 g in girls and ratio of placental to birth weight was 18.8±2.28 in boys while 19.4±2.70 in girls.Conclusion:Maternal fasting affects placental weight and length of baby, with effect more pronounced in male babies.
Objective To assess the causes of indirect maternal deaths. Setting Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, in a tertiary referral center in Karachi, Pakistan, from January 2018 to December 2020. Maternal deaths were categorized per World Health Organization guidelines into direct and indirect deaths. Result The total maternal deaths during the study period were 96, with 26 deaths (27%) due to indirect causes. The mean age in the indirect group was 27 (range: 20–35) years, with only eight (31%) registered. The mean gestational age was 33 (range: 22–39) weeks. Cesarean section was the main mode of delivery, in 13 (50%). Perinatal mortality was 68%. Cardiac and hepatic diseases (each six deaths, 23%) were the main causes of indirect maternal deaths. A majority of women (20) (76%) died during the postpartum period. Delays in seeking medical help, referral, and appropriate treatment were observed in 10, 9, and 7 cases, respectively. Conclusion Indirect maternal deaths are an important cause of maternal mortality.
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