Publications by authors named "Chandrima Karki"
Multiple Pregnancy among Deliveries in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.
JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Multiple pregnancies increase the risk of complications for both mothers and babies, particularly in developing countries, highlighting the need for better perinatal care.
- A descriptive cross-sectional study analyzed 4,400 deliveries at a tertiary care center from August 2020 to February 2021, revealing a prevalence of 0.79% for multiple pregnancies.
- The findings align with similar studies, indicating that the prevalence of multiple pregnancies in this setting is consistent with existing data.
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin-D deficiency in pregnant women is linked to complications like pre-eclampsia and preterm birth, influenced by factors such as ethnicity, skin coverage, and lifestyle.
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess Vitamin-D deficiency among pregnant women at a tertiary hospital from September to November 2020, with ethical approval obtained.
- The study found that 44.6% of the 47 pregnant women tested had Vitamin-D deficiency, aligning with findings from similar research.
Introduction: The function of the thyroid gland is altered during pregnancy. Thyroid disorders during pregnancy are associated with serious maternal and fetal outcomes. Universal screening for thyroid disorders is recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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