Table 3 Reasons for antenatal referral among the referred population (N = 477)
Reasons | N (%) |
|---|---|
Glucose intolerance | 132 (27.7) |
Pregnancy-induced hypertension | 70 (14.7) |
Previous C-section | 47 (9.9) |
Post terme (≥42 weeks)/request for induction | 30 (6.3) |
Breech or other malpresentation | 27 (5.7) |
Decreased fetal movements | 22 (4.6) |
Intercurrent disease | 17 (3.6) |
Small for gestational age | 16 (3.4) |
Premature birth | 15 (3.1) |
Congenital anomaly | 10 (2.1) |
Large for gestational age | 11 (2.3) |
Anaemia | 11 (2.3) |
Previous small for gestational age | 9 (1.9) |
Hydramnion | 6 (1.3) |
Placenta problems | 5 (1) |
Uterus anomaly/cyst/myomas | 5 (1) |
Stillbirth | 4 (.8) |
Hyperemesis | 2 (.4) |
Fetal distress | 2 (.4) |
Blood loss | 2 (.4) |
Twin pregnancy | 1 (.2) |
Other#, such as cholestasis, maternal heart defects, rheumatism, gastric bypass, pelvic pain | 33 (6.9) |