Borderline amniotic fluid index as a predictor of adverse perinatal outcomes

Abstract

Objectives:To determine whether the borderline amniotic fluid index (bAFI) at term in low risk pregnancies is associated with adverse perinatal outcome Method: A retrospective cohort study carried out over a period of 3 months. 303 uncomplicated pregnant women who delivered at term and who had amniotic fluid assessment in 4 days of delivery were recruited. An AFI of 5-10 cm was defined as borderline and an AFI of 10 cm-24 cm normal. Conclusions:Women with borderline AFV have a higher chance of their babies getting admission to the NNU immediately after delivery. Meconium stained amniotic fluid, non-reassuring CTG changes and interventions due to fetal distress, which were statistically significant, may contribute to above observation.