A Survey to Study on the Pregnancy Patterns and its Complications in Bangladesh

Abstract

A total of 200 pregnant women were included in the study and interviewed as per the questionnaire. The patients were within 17-35 years of age mostly were housewife. During the study period at CMUD, patients coming for the ultrasound imaging were interviewed as per questionnaire. Different clinical as well as generalized information including their monthly income, weight, height, blood group, number of children, abortion history, vaccination, morning sickness, bi-parietal diameter, femur length, expected delivery date, position of the child in placenta, visual activity of eye , Pregnancy associated problems like morning sickness, Vomiting tendency or discomfort from heartburn or constipation ,Back pain ,Loss of Appetite, Sleeping Disturbance etc, Concomitant Diseases like DM, HTN or Gastritis etc. chances of infection like Chickenpox,HIV ,Bacterial and Candidal vaginities , abnormalities like Down syndrome, Nuchal fold kickening, Chroid Plexus Cysts Renal Pelvic Dilataion(RP), Echogenic Bowel were recorded for further analysis. However based on Ultrasonography differet parameters were recorded to ensure reduction in maternal mortalitry.