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Antepartum haemorrhage: a retrospective analysis in a tertiary care centre

Background Aim of the present study was to found the incidence of APH, demographic profile risk factors and maternal outcome.

Methods This was a retrospective study carried out in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MGM Medical College and associated M.Y., Hospital, Indore from August 2019 to July 2020.

Results The incidence of APH was 3.27%. 68.7% cases of APH were associated with pregnancy induced hypertension suggesting PIH is one of the major risk factors. Maternal morbidity was very high with increased rates cesarean section 91.7%, postpartum hemorrhage (32.6%), need of blood transfusion (86%). There were 2 mortalities and 3.1 % patients underwent Obstetric Hystrectomy and 24% required CCU admission.

Conclusions There is very high maternal morbidity and mortality in APH.