Abstract:Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue since it has been associated to adverse fetal and maternal outcomes. Method: This is a cross-sectional analytical study, having as a data source the medical records of pregnant women at a reference maternity hospital, located in the northeast of Brazil. Data was collected on maternal age, gestational age at delivery, birth weight, type of delivery, 1- and 5-minute Apgar scores less than 7, and fetal deaths. For the analysis of data, two groups were distinguished accordin… Show more
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