Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Pregnancy spacing refers to the practice of maintaining an interval between births of two or more years. Inter pregnancy Interval‐ It is defined as the period between delivery of previous infant and conception of current pregnancy. (1) WHO has recommended the following to reduce the risk of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes: After a live birth, the recommended minimum interval before attempting the next pregnancy is at least 24 months. Future research is essential to further elucidate the optimal IPI for various pregnancy outcomes and to refine current guidelines to enhance maternal and neonatal health. The primary objective of the study is to identify the adverse outcomes of short inter pregnancy interval and educating the mothers regarding the same. This was a cross‐sectional study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Government R.S.R.M Lying‐In Hospital, Government Stanley Medical College, Chennai, from February 2023 to November 2023 (10 months). The case group consisted of 115 women with a short inter pregnancy interval, while the control group comprised 115 women with a normal inter pregnancy interval. Our findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions and educational programs to promote optimal inter pregnancy intervals (IPI) and enhance maternal and child health outcomes in the region. Further research is necessary to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes and to identify additional risk factors.
How to cite this article:
P. Priyadarshene, C. Dheepikkha, K. Sofia Mercy, V. Kirtika, Chinnaiyan Ponnuraja and S. Padmanaban. Study on Feto Maternal Outcome in Short Inter Pregnancy Interval.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2025.1.515.522
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