• Pak J Med Sci · Jul 2018

    Perinatal outcome among fasting and non fasting mothers during the month of Ramadan.

    • Zahe Gul, Seema Rajar, Zeenat Fareed Shaikh, Kashif Shafique, and Nazli Hossain.
    • Dr. Zahe Gul, MBBS. Resident Medical Officer, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit-II, Dow Medical College & Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
    • Pak J Med Sci. 2018 Jul 1; 34 (4): 989-993.

    ObjectiveTo compare the perinatal outcome among fasting and non fasting pregnant mothers.MethodsA total of 180 women, who came for delivery in the labor suite were included, after verbal informed consent. These women were divided in two groups fasting (n=100), and non-fasting (n=80).ResultsThe mean age of the mothers was 27.16±4.27 years in the fasting group and 27.36±4.92 years in non-fasting group. The average BMI of mothers was 25.31±3.26 kg/m2in fasting group while 25.64±3.58 kg/m2in non-fasting group. Perinatal outcomes, the birth weight, head circumference and mid arm circumference were almost similar between the two groups. Weight of placenta was 537.80±80.01g in fasting group while 540.50±84.29 g in non-fasting group and height of baby was 45.79±3.07 cm in fasting group while 46.61±2.92 cm in non-fasting group. In fasting group, placenta weight was 531.5±92.80 g in boys while 544.8±62.79 g in girls and ratio of placental to birth weight was 18.8±2.28 in boys while 19.4±2.70 in girls.ConclusionMaternal fasting affects placental weight and length of baby, with effect more pronounced in male babies.

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