Study the impact of short interpregnancy interval on pregnancy outcome: a case-control study

Sneha Manchanda; Geeta Yadav; Ayesha Ahmad; Uma Gupta

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20254264

Authors

Sneha Manchanda Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Geeta Yadav Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Ayesha Ahmad Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Uma Gupta Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20254264

Keywords:

Interpregnancy interval, Obstetrical complications, Maternal outcome

Abstract

Background: The inter-pregnancy interval (IPI) refers to the period between the end of one pregnancy and the beginning of the next. It is a significant factor in maternal and neonatal health outcomes. It is typically defined as “the time span between a live birth and the conception/start of the next pregnancy”. The present study was undertaken to find an impact on the association of short interpregnancy intervals with adverse perinatal outcomes.

Methods: The present study was carried out as a case-control study. All pregnant females attending the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Era’s Lucknow Medical College and Hospital were enrolled in the study with short IPI versus normal IPI.

Results: Shorter interpregnancy gap was significantly associated with younger maternal age (15-25 years; RR 1.92), anemia in current pregnancy (RR=1.52), PROM (RR=15.33), birth weight <2.5 kg (RR=2.22). pregnancy complications like PROM, PIH and primary PPH were recorded in 13.8%, 1.7% and 1.7% women in current pregnancy.

Conclusions: Younger married women should be apprised of the need to maintain a reasonable interpregnancy gap as per national health mission guidelines in order to ensure a safe pregnancy and better pregnancy outcomes.

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