Comparison of the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage in induced labour and spontaneous labour in pregnant women.

Abstract

Objective: To compare the frequency of postpartum hemorrhage in induced labour and spontaneous labour in pregnant women. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: January 2023 to June 2023. Material & Methods: A total number of 262 pregnant women aged 20-40 years, having gestational age 37 to 42 weeks were analyzed. Baseline demographic information of patients (age, gestational age, parity, weight and previous history of PPH) was taken. Mode of delivery (spontaneous/induced) was noted in all women and postpartum hemorrhage after delivery was also noted. Results: In a total of 262 pregnant women, the mean age was 31.28±4.96 years while mean gestational age at the time of delivery was 39.74±1.62 weeks. The mean weight was 64.47±7.65 kg. Comparison of the post-partum hemorrhage between modes of labour showed that 28 (21.4%) undergoing induced induction and 10 (7.6%) in spontaneous labour had post-partum hemorrhage (p=0.002). Conclusion: Post-partum hemorrhage is a common complication of induced labour. Postpartum hemorrhage needs to be taken into account especially when induction of labour is being considered.