Frequency Of Post-Partum Haemorrhage In Obese Patients

Abstract

Objective: This study will help to establish a true frequency of PPH in obesity, which will allow us to serve as a basis for future research, as well as the possibility for the requirement of intervention or at least increased vigilance in obese patients which will help to reduce morbidity, mortality, and financial costs. This study aims to determine the frequency of post-partum haemorrhage in patients who are obese.

Methods: This study is conducted in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, at PAF Hospital, Islamabad. The duration of this study was 6 months, from Dec 2022 to June 2023. It is a descriptive cross-sectional study; the sample size was 100 patients. All participants were evaluated with a thorough medical history and clinical examination on enrolment. Their BMI was calculated by using a standard measuring tape and Medica plus DT-916 weighing scale. Blood loss after delivery was measured as per operational definition.

Results: The mean age of the participants was 27 years with SD ± 8.81. 9% of the patients had post-partum haemorrhage while 91% of patients didn’t have post-partum haemorrhage (PPH).

Conclusion: Our study concludes that the frequency of post-partum haemorrhage was 9% in patients who are obese, so it is not considered a key factor for PPH.

 Keywords: post-partum haemorrhage, obese, BMI., risk assessment, uterine haemorrhage