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Adolescent pregnancies managed at KK Hospital.

S Nadarajah1, N K Leong

  • 1Department of Reproductive Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.

Singapore Medical Journal
|April 28, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Adolescent pregnancies at KK Hospital showed high rates of anemia and preterm labor. Repeat pregnancies underscore the critical need for effective contraception counseling for young women.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Adolescent pregnancy presents unique health challenges for both mother and child.
  • Understanding pregnancy outcomes in this demographic is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • KK Hospital's data offers insight into local adolescent maternal health trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze pregnancy outcomes in girls aged 17 and below at KK Hospital.
  • To identify common antenatal complications and delivery modes in adolescent pregnancies.
  • To assess the rate of repeat pregnancies and associated factors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 108 adolescent pregnancies.
  • Data collection on pregnancy order, antenatal complications, delivery mode, and outcomes.
  • Statistical review of key maternal and neonatal indicators.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent antenatal complications were anemia (30.6%) and preterm labor (25.9%).
  • Repeat pregnancy rate was 15.7%.
  • Vaginal delivery occurred in 7.2% of cases, with 21.2% of neonates weighing less than 2.5 kg.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent pregnancies represent a small fraction of total deliveries but carry significant risks.
  • Late or absent antenatal care was prevalent, highlighting access barriers.
  • High repeat pregnancy rates necessitate improved contraceptive counseling and access for adolescent mothers.

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