All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objective : To evaluate the effect of fetal position on obstetric outcome, maternal and fetal morbidity. Study: A prospective observational study involving 1000 pregnant women admitted in Labour Ward. Fetal position was noted by USG on admission and followed up until delivery by pelvic examinations. Exclusion Criteria : PIH and preeclampsia, GDM, PPROM and preterm labour, IUGR, APH, Non cephalic presentation, epidural labour analgesia. Materials and methods : Low risk term Primigravidae with cephalic presentations were selected and followed up till delivery. Factors considered as maternal morbidity - Cesarean Delivery, Extension of episiotomy, PPH, Postpartum fever.