Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy (Age < 20)

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  • Wasin Jongjareonpornchai, M.D. Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Abstract

          This retrospective cohort study was performed to compare the obstetric outcome in singleton and nulliparous women that delivery at Nakhonpathom Hospital during January to December 2004. They were grouped into 898 cases age < 20 (study group) and 4,397 cases age 20·34 (Control group). Incidence of low birth weight (< 2,500 gm). and low apgar score in aged < 20 group was higher than control group significantly. There were no differences in stillbirth and postpartum complications in this two groups. Incidence of antepartum complications were higher in control group than the study group significantly.

Author Biography

Wasin Jongjareonpornchai, M.D., Division of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nakhonpathom Hospital

Certified Board of OBGYN

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2018-07-14

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Jongjareonpornchai W. Outcome of Teenage Pregnancy (Age < 20). Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 14 [cited 2025 Dec. 30];25(1):23-8. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/134472

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