Comparison of Fetoplacental Ratio in Normal Pregnancy and PIH and Its Association with Fetal Wellbeing

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Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menofia University

Abstract

Background: Placenta is required for maintaining pregnancy and promoting normal
foetal development. The placenta functions diversely to support the growth of the foetus,
interacts with the two individuals, the mother and the developing foetus. Pre-eclampsia and
eclampsia leads to various changes in the placenta and its ratio with baby weight with the
consequent affection of the fetus. Objective: Comparison of fetoplacenta ratio in normal
pregnancy and PIH and it's association with fetal wellbeing. Subjects: The sample was 60
women taken from labor unit; 30 women were normal pregnancy and take code number (1).
Other 30 women were pregnancy with PIH and take code number (2). Tools: The tools used
in data collection were (Interviewing questionnaire, Anthropometric measurement sheet and
Apgar scoring sheet). Results: the mean of placental weight was within normal in both
groups (1,2) and there was a slight increase in the mean placenta weight in women with PIH
group (2) (608.3±53.5 gm) compared to (508.3±102.6 gm) in normal pregnancy group (1).
The mean weight of babies in group (1) was 2783.3 ±477.1 gm. Compared to (3066 ±402.5
gm) in group (2). Also there was slight increase in fetoplacental ratio in normal pregnancy
group (p<0.05*) . The babies of group one showed higher Apgar scores in 1st and 5th minute
of delivery than babies of group two. Conclusion: The fetal outcome was good in normal
pregnancy group than pregnancy with PIH group and there was an increase in fetoplacental
ratio in normal pregnancy group.

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Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 15, Issue 2
December 2015
Pages 92-106

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