Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: In the presence of maternal or fetal complications, caesarean delivery can effectively reduce maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. The present study was conducted to assess maternal complications of caesarean section. Materials & Methods: 76 cases of caesarean section were enrolled. Parameters such as parity, BMI, gestation age, intra- partum and post- partum risk factors were recorded. Results: The mean age was 28.4 years, parity 0 was seen in 15, 1 in 40, and >2 in 21. BMI >25 was seen in 36. The common post- partum complications were fever in 12, blood transfusion in 11, hypertension in 7, renal insufficiency in 4, chest disease in 2, death in 3 and admission into intensive care in 25 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common post- partum complications were fever, blood transfusion, hypertension, renal insufficiency, chest disease, death and admission into intensive care.