Low amniotic fluid index in primigravida versus multigravida: A comparative analysis of fetal complications and delivery outcomes

RMJ. 2025; 50(4): 1008-1011

Shama Chaudhry, Amna Batool, Erum Gul, Soobia Pathan, Rehana Yasmeen, Shazia Sultana.

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Objective: To compare fetal complications and delivery outcomes linked with low amniotic fluid index (AFI) in primigravida and multigravida women. Methodology: This cross-sectional comparative study included 120 pregnant women with low AFI (≤5 cm) in the third trimester. They were grouped into primigravida (n=60) and multigravida (n=60). Maternal demographics, AFI values, fetal complications (IUGR, fetal distress, meconium-stained liquor), and delivery outcomes (mode of delivery, Apgar scores, Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions) were recorded and analyzed. Chi-square and t-tests were used for statistical comparisons. A p Key words: Oligohydramnios, amniotic fluid index, primigravida, multigravida, fetal complications.