Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Abnormal antenatal Doppler changes play a vital role in evaluating the foetus’s and mother’s health. These changes can indicate placental insufficiency and fetal hypoxia, which may lead to maternal and fetal complications. Also, they can be detected using Doppler ultrasonography, a non‐invasive imaging technique that assesses the blood flow in the umbilical artery, uterine artery and ductus venosus. By closely monitoring these Doppler changes, doctors can intervene early, significantly enhancing the well‐being of both the mother and the child. This study aimed to assess the fetal and maternal outcomes among patients with abnormal antenatal Doppler changes within a rural tertiary health center.35 pregnant participants with abnormal antenatal Doppler changes were included in this retrospective clinical study. Comprehensive assessments of both maternal and fetaloutcomesincluding gestational age at delivery, birth weight, mode of delivery and maternal complications were carried out. The mean age of the mothers in the study was 25 years. The mean gestational age at delivery was 37 weeks and the mean birth weight was 2558 grams. The most common mode of delivery wasa cesarean section, in 31 cases (88.6%). Maternal complications reported were preeclampsia (3, 8.6%), gestational hypertension (4, 11.4%), gestational diabetes mellitus (3, 8.6%) and hypothyroidism (1, 2.8%). Also, 12 (34.3%) experienced respiratory distress among the newborns. This study highlights the vital role of antenatal Doppler assessments in the early detection and monitoring of abnormal changes. Conducted in a rural tertiary health center, it emphasizes the significance of such evaluations in resource‐limited settings. The high prevalence of cesarean sections underscores the necessity for specialized interventions, emphasizing the urgency for tailored care protocols.
How to cite this article:
G. Mahendra, K. Subbappa and C. Yamuna. Clinical Study of Foetal and Maternal Outcomes in Patients With Abnormal Antenatal Doppler Changes in Rural Tertiary Health Center.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.397.401
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.397.401