RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF RISK FACTORS IN PATIENTS WITH INTRAUTERINE DEATHS AFTER THE STATE OF VIABILITY REFERRED TO THE TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN KODAGU

IUFD is an important indicator of maternal and perinatal Health in a given population. Fetal death from Intra partum asphyxia and Rh is immunization has almost disappeared. Toxaemia and GDM contribute significantly to fetal deaths. There is a significant decline in still birth from unexplained causes. Most frequent reported causes of fetal death earlier were prolapsed of cord, abruptioplacenta, Hydrocephalus and rupture uterus. If the causes of IUFD can be found, an effective strategy for prevention of IUFD can be materialised and complications can be prevented. Methods: Retrospective study in Tertiary Care Hospital. Results: 35 out of 38 of the patients are belong to the age group of 20-30 years. With history of reduced fetal moments, background of pre ecclampsia and anaemia contribute significantly to fetal deaths. Conclusions: to seek treating physicians with history of reduced fetal moments and aggressive treatment of PIH and anaemia can reduce the burden of IUD in this tribal belt. Illiteracy is a big burden to train and educate women to seek good antenatal care and advice. Keywords: Pre Ecclampsia Hypertention(PIH), Intra Uterine Fatal Death(IUFD), Anti Partum Haemorrhage(APH), Macerated Still Birth(MSB), Preterm Labour(PTL), Meconium Stained Liquor (MSL), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM), Pre matured rupture of Membranes(PROM), Lower Segment caesarean section(LSCS), Pre term death (PTD), Congenital Malformations(CMF).