Comparative Study on Planned repeat Caesarean Section and Unplanned Repeat Caesarean Section

Abstract

Repeat Caesarean section always carries more risk than first time caesarian delivery. In our country, antenatal care is always neglected. When this negligence occurs during subsequent pregnancy who had already goes on Caesarean section for the first pregnancy. In our study, we try to compare between the planned and unplanned repeat Caesarean section. The study was carried out at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh and Amina Nursing Home at Charpara Mymensingh. This was a retrospective case control study, There were 100 patients in Group: A, (Planned repeat Caesarean section), Group B was also consisted with 100 patients (Unplanned repeat Caesarean section). Odd ratio was measured. Odd ratio between group; A and Group: B was 2.8. The two groups were compared by their age and independent t test was carried out. Group: A. Mean ± SD 25.76 ± 4.461Group: B. Mean ± SD = 26.12 ± 5.513. By pair independent t test: P value: .076ns. So we can conclude that regular antenatal Check up is mandatory for those whose 1st delivery was conducted by Caesarean section irrespective of age and economical status.J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 24, No.1, April, 2015, Page 57-61