Abstract

Dr. Sidra Hafeez*, Dr. Sana Shakeel and Dr. Tayyaba Shakeel

ABSTRACT

Objective: To find out frequency of pregnancy induced gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertension in obstetrics. Setting and duration: This cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital Multan from April 2018 to October 2018. Results: Total 190 obstetric patients were selected for this study. Mean age of the patients was 30.56 ± 6.718 years and mean gestational age was 23.73 ± 2.945 weeks. Out of 190 obstetric patients, gestational diabetes mellitus was found in 45 (23.7%) patients. Pregnancy induced hypertension was observed in 95 (50%). Minimum gestational age was 20-24 weeks and maximum gestational age was 25-28 weeks. Primigravida were 50 (26.23%) and multigravidas were 140 (73.7%). Conclusion: Results of this study showing a higher rate of pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes in obese obstetrics. Findings of this study also showed significant association of pregnancy induced hypertension and gestational diabetes with age, area of residence, education and family income.