A study of complications in newborns of pre-eclamptic mothers

Abstract

Pre-eclamsia is reported in 5-7% of all pregnancies. The prevalence of eclampsia is reported to be 1.2-2.2 per thousand deliveries. Fetal loss and neonatal death rate is 2-5 times more than normal, which could be partly due to the necessity of early delivery. In this study, the severity and frequency of several neonatal complications, their relationship with the severity and timing of Pre-eclampsia, and predisposing maternal factors were evaluated.