Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Reena Dutta Ahmed

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• Research Article
  Outcomes of Neonates in Pregnancies with Intrauterine Growth Restriction in Developing Countries: A Cross-sectional Study Over a Period of 6 Months
  Author(s): Karthik Chandra Bassetty, Pranay Phukan, Reena Dutta Ahmed and Reeta Borah Karthik Chandra Bassetty, Pranay Phukan, Reena Dutta Ahmed and Reeta Borah
  
  Background: Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in developing countries is a major health problem. Maternal risk factors play a huge role in causing IUGR, many of which are preventable or modifiable. Aim: To find out the risk factors and outcomes of IUGR infants in pregnant women coming for delivery in a developing country. Method: A cross sectional observational study was conducted at the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Assam Medical College and hospital from July 2016 to December 2016. IUGR was diagnosed clinically by a lag of 4 weeks between actual gestational age and uterine fundal height. Total of 200 pregnant women with IUGR coming for delivery were included. Information regarding occupation, gestational age, maternal risk factors, mode of delivery and neonatal outcome were recorded on predesigne.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000434

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