Maternal and neonatal outcomes in morbidly adherent placenta: a developing country experience

Abstract

Background

Morbid adherent placenta, a severe pregnancy complication, is associated with massive obstetrical haemorrhage and high maternal mortality. Antenatal diagnosis and meticulous multidisciplinary planning at delivery is crucial for optimal outcome. We aim to identify the maternal and neonatal outcome in women with morbid adherent placenta.

Method

It was a retrospective evaluation of cases of clinically suspected and/or histologically confirmed morbid adherent placenta over a 1-year period.

Results

The incidence of morbid adherent placenta was 1 per 306 deliveries. Previous Caesarean section with placenta praevia was the commonest risk factor. Among all, 71.4% had no antenatal care. Of all, 38.9% women needed transfer to critical care. There were five (23.8%) maternal deaths. Of the 21 neonates, four were stillborn, nine needed NICU transfer and eight had an Apgar score of 9 at 5 min of birth.

Conclusion

Morbid adherent placenta is associated with poor maternal and neonatal outcome.

Keywords

Asia pregnancy

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