An observational case control study: study of preterm labour- risk factors and its outcome

Background: Preterm birth is considered as the most significant risk in infant morbidity and mortality. The number of preterm births can be reduced significantly if all factors for predicting were eliminated to maximum extent. aim this study was analysis labour its outcome through case control study.Methods: It an observational 200 pregnant women divided into group 100 who admitted with signs symptoms gestational age between 28-36 weeks. Control having above 36 weeks spontaneous onset active labour. Risk other parameters both groups analyzed along their neonatal outcome.Results: found that premature rupture membrane, previous abortion, delivery, anemia impaired body mass index (BMI) are higher cases (p value <0.05). Hyperbilirubinemia, asphyxia respiratory distress syndrome <0.05).Conclusions: a multifactorial problem. delivery require early prolonged hospitalization causing great financial psychological burden on society