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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023

Study of Maternal and Fetal Outcome in Jaundice Complicating Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Centre - An Observational Study

Dr Pragati Rakhonde | Dr Bhupendra Patil

Abstract: Aim: To study materanal and fetal outcomes in jaundice complicating pregnancy. Methods: The incidence of jaundice in India varies from 0.4 to 0.9/1000. Deliverie. Jaundice affects a small percentage (1 - 4 per 1000) of pregnant women worldwide. Jaundice in pregnancy carries adverse outcomes for both the fetus and the mother. It accounts for 60% perinatal and 14% of maternal deaths. Jaundice in pregnancy carries a grave prognosis for both the mother and the fetus, and is responsible for 10% of maternal deaths. Liver disease in pregnancy is an important medical disorder seen more often in developing countries than in developed ones. Jaundice and pregnancy is a deadly combination resulting in a very high perinatal as well as maternal morbidity and mortality, and requires an early diagnosis and careful management. The aim of this study is to identify the various etiologies and distribution of jaundice with reference to age, parity and trimesters and also to determine the fetomaternal outcome among the pregnant women affected by jaundice treated at a, TERTIARY CARE CENTRE. Conclusion: Jaundice in pregnancy should be managed with multi - disciplinary team so that early diagnosis and aggressive management can prevent and reduce foeto?maternal morbidity and mortality. The development of jaundice during pregnancy is an important health hazard and needs careful monitoring during antepartum, peripartum and postpartum period.

Keywords: Jaundice, HELLP, DIC, Hepatitis

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 4, April 2023,

Pages: 1314 - 1316