Impact of COVID -19 Pandemic on Feto-maternal Outcome: A Single Center Based Study from Central India
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Background: Global surge of COVID-19 had put concerns on the maternal and neonatal wellbeing. The present study was aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on feto-maternal outcome. Method: A single-center based retrospective analytical study with pregnancy outcome data of all singleton pregnancy from period 01 Apr 2019 to 31 Mar 2021 was conducted. Comparison was done between pre COVID-19 period and COVID-19 pandemic period. Maternal age, gravida, parity, mode of delivery etc were the parameters analysed. Chi-square/Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U Test were performed with SPSS Ver 20.0 software and p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The statistics of 421 singleton deliveries during COVID-19 was compared with 554 deliveries a year prior COVID-19. It was observed that caesarean delivery (LSCS) accounted for 51.07%, Low Birth Weight (LBW) proportion was increased slightly, and pre-term deliveries were decreased. Also 22% increase in LSCS and a threefold increase in Intra Uterine Fetal Demise (IUFD) proportion were noted. The odd ratio of caesarean delivery was 2.5 times higher than pre-COVID-19 period. Post LSCS pregnancy accounted 43.12% of all LSCS performed and contributed as a key indication for LSCS. Conclusions: The research explores the outcome of pregnancies in India during and after the COVID-19 lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic was found to have influenced various aspects of feto-maternal outcome. Not too many significant negative effects were established on pregnancy outcomes other than high incidence of caesarean delivery.
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Tarini Singh, Jr Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sarwal Govt Hospital, UT of J & K, India.
Jr Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Sarwal Govt Hospital, UT of J & K, India.
Debkalyan Maji, Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Command Hospital (EC), Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Parikshit Debnath, Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga, IAA Medical College & University Hospital, Meghalaya, India.
Associate Professor, Department of Swasthavritta & Yoga, IAA Medical College & University Hospital, Meghalaya, India.
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