Is Multiparity in Adolescent Pregnancies Associated with Adverse Outcome?

Authors

  • Mert Turgal Ankara Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Women's Health Teaching and Research Hospital, Department of Perinatology, 06200, Ankara, Turkey. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6702-1584
  • Banu Seven Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's, Research and Educational Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 06080, Ankara, TURKEY
  • Bilal Icer Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's, Research and Educational Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 06080, Ankara, TURKEY
  • Ismail Burak Gultekin Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children's, Research and Educational Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 06080, Ankara, TURKEY
  • Tuncay Kucukozkan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21613/GORM.2018.705

Keywords:

Adolescent pregnancy, Caesarean section, Low birthweight, Perinatal mortality, Preterm birth.

Abstract

Objective: Aim of this study was to compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes between adolescent multiparas and adults.

Study Design: This retrospective cohort study included over 11 years and singleton multiparous pregnancies from women less than 29 years admitted for delivery after 22nd gestational weeks in tertiary educational hospital. All of patients were divided into two groups as adolescent multipara (under 18 years) and control (19-29 years). Pregnancy outcome and perinatal complications were evaluated. Mann-Whitney U-test, Independent sample t test, Pearson Chi-square test and Fisher Exact test were used for statistical analyses.

Results: Gestational week at delivery was significantly lower in adolescent multipara group (38.37 ± 2.17) than control group (38.79 ± 1.684) (p=0.014). Preterm birth rate (12.6%) and postpartum hemorrhage (5.7%) were higher in the adolescent multipara group than in controls as to be statistically significant. The cesarean delivery rate and other pregnancy complications such as diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, and placental abruption were similar with controls.

Conclusion: In conclusion, adolescent multipara pregnancies were associated with higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, in particular preterm birth, lower birthweight and postpartum hemorrhage.

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Published

2018-12-25

How to Cite

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Turgal M, Seven B, Icer B, Gultekin IB, Kucukozkan T. Is Multiparity in Adolescent Pregnancies Associated with Adverse Outcome?. Gynecol Obstet Reprod Med [Internet]. 2018Dec.25 [cited 2024Nov.22];24(3):124-8. Available from: https://gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/705

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 3 (2018)

Section

Obstetrics; Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology

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