Serum Ferritin Level as a Marker of Preterm Labor- A Prospective Observational Study

Dr. Priyanka H S, Dr. Shamili K, Dr. Varija T, Dr. Soujanya Hyati, Dr. Bhukke Bhavya

Abstract: Introduction: Prematurity is a major healthcare problem throughout the globe. Preterm labor (PTL), defined as the labour starts between 28 weeks and before 36 weeks 6 days of gestation. The causes and mechanisms of PTL remain unknown which limit the prediction and prevention of PTL. Ferritin is also a primary intracellular storage protein that holds iron in an insoluble and nontoxic state, while it has been reported to increase in a number of acute - phase reactions such as inflammation. It has been hypothesized that subclinical maternal infection is responsible for increase in maternal serum ferritin levels and spontaneous preterm PROM. The study is planned with objective to study serum ferritin in preterm and term pregnancy. Materials & methods: A prospective Observational study conducted in Department of OBG, Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballari over a period of 6 months consist of 70 subjects. All patients with diagnosis of preterm labor (>28 weeks and 28 weeks and

Keywords: Preterm Labor, Serum Ferritin, APGAR scores

How to Cite?: Dr. Priyanka H S, Dr. Shamili K, Dr. Varija T, Dr. Soujanya Hyati, Dr. Bhukke Bhavya, "Serum Ferritin Level as a Marker of Preterm Labor- A Prospective Observational Study", Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 742-745, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241008163937, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241008163937

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