FREQUENCY OF MATERNAL COMPLICATIONS OF GRAND MULTIPARITY IN WOMEN UNDERGOING DELIVERIES IN A TERTIARY CARE SETUP OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Maternal complication of grand multipara women undergoing deliveries.

Authors

  • Irum Shehzadi Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan Author
  • Shehneela Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan Author
  • Bushra Bashir Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan Author
  • Bibi Sara Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan Author
  • Beenish Salam Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

grand multiparity, complication, Pakistan

Abstract

Background: Grand multi-parity bears a set of complications. The relationship between obstetric complications and parity has been studied extensively, with inconsistent findings, particularly in the Pakistani context. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the frequency of maternal complications of grand multi-parity women undergoing deliveries. Methods: After the approval of the ethical review board, this descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2022 to February 2023 in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Through non-probability consecutive sampling, 170 grand multipara women were enrolled in this study. They were managed in the department and were observed for the development of complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, placenta previa, pre-mature rupture of membranes, and placental abruption. Results: The most common complication was pregnancy-induced hypertension 11(6.47%), followed by placenta previa 10 (5.88%), pre-mature rupture of membranes 7(4.12%), and placental abruption 5 (2.94%). No statistically significant association was observed when the complications were stratified according to age and parity of patients (p>0.05). Conclusion: Grand multi-parity is associated with a number of obstetrical complications, with pregnancy-induced hypertension on the top. The antenatal care of these patients should be designed in a way to reduce the occurrence of these complications.

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Author Biographies

  • Irum Shehzadi, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan

    Medical Officer MBBS, FCPS

  • Shehneela, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan

    Medical Officer MBBS, FCPS

  • Bushra Bashir, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan

    Medical Officer MBBS, FCPS

  • Bibi Sara, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan

    District Specialist MBBS, FCPS

  • Beenish Salam, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, King Abdullah Teaching Hospital Mansehra, Health Department, KPK, Pakistan

    Medical Officer MBBS, FCPS

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FREQUENCY OF MATERNAL COMPLICATIONS OF GRAND MULTIPARITY IN WOMEN UNDERGOING DELIVERIES IN A TERTIARY CARE SETUP OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN: Maternal complication of grand multipara women undergoing deliveries. (2025). MedPulse Spectrum, 1(1), 11-14. https://jouex.com/index.php/medpulspect/article/view/21