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[Cesarean section in an 11-year-old girl]
1Frauenklinik, Freien Universität Berlin im Klinikum Steglitz.
Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Perinatologie
|March 1, 1991
Summary
A rare case of term pregnancy in an eleven-year-old girl resulted in a healthy baby boy via caesarean section due to labor complications. The young mother accepted the child despite significant challenges.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Neonatal Health
Background:
- Adolescent pregnancy presents unique medical and social challenges.
- Early-onset pregnancy in pre-adolescent girls is exceptionally rare and poses significant risks.
Observation:
- A term pregnancy occurred in an eleven-year-old girl (BMI 21.9 kg/m², 152 cm height).
- Caesarean section was performed due to relative cephalopelvic disproportion during the second stage of labor.
Findings:
- A healthy male infant was delivered (3080 g, 53 cm).
- The young mother demonstrated acceptance of the neonate despite severe associated problems.
Implications:
- This case highlights the critical need for comprehensive support systems for extremely young mothers.
- Further research is warranted on the long-term outcomes for both mother and child in such cases.